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Hey! I missed sending the newsletter out last week because there was just A LOT needing to be done that was unrelated to All Punked Up. But this week brings us news about, well, a lot. blink-182 has been doing some teasing. Fyre Fest had a pre-sale and surprisingly the available pre-sale tickets sold out somehow even though the festival announced NO lineup and NO location. And YouTube is working on a feature that will allow all of us to be able to hum a song into its search in order to find the song we’re looking for. Additionally, Swifties are mad again, AI works can’t be copyrighted, Sleeping With Sirens’ Kellin Quinn is NOT selling MacBooks, and there is a ton of new music to check out.

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OUT NOW: New blink-182 music + Investing in songs? + Fyre Fest: no lineup, no location, no problem

In this episode, John and Tyler discuss the teasing blink-182 is currently doing, what it means, and when we’ll hear new music. There was also news this week about an idea that the music industry should really consider: letting fans invest in songs. Not only do the boys talk about that, but they also spend time shitting on Fyre Fest’s recent pre-sale news. Oh, and before they get to all of that, Tyler has a bone to pick with their most recent guest and standup comedian Neil Rubenstein.

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ICYMI: Neil Rubenstein talks Have Some Dignity and cancel culture

ICYMI: These Swifties and Beyonce fans need to shut the f**k up + blink-182 fans trying to influence Spotify’s algorithm

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Bad Idea Right?’ Debuts Atop Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Chart. Olivia Rodrigo achieved her second No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart with “Bad Idea Right?” making its debut atop the chart dated August 26. This follows her initial chart-topper “Brutal,” which held the position in June 2021. The song also becomes Rodrigo’s second No. 1 on the Hot Alternative Songs chart. Both charts employ the same methodology as the broader Billboard Hot 100, considering streaming, sales, and radio audience impressions. In the tracking week ending on August 17, “Bad Idea Right?” accumulated 19.7 million US streams, 5.3 million radio audience impressions, and 4,000 downloads. The song concurrently secures the No. 1 spot on the Alternative Streaming Songs chart and debuts at No. 2 on Alternative Digital Song Sales. Additionally, it enters the Hot 100 at No. 10, marking Rodrigo’s sixth top 10 appearance. The track is the second release from Rodrigo’s upcoming album “Guts,” scheduled for release on September 8.

What could it be? blink-182 is doing some teasing. blink-182 is clearly up to something. They just dropped the teaser video below which can be found on the band’s website. that contains some tour footage behind an acoustic riff. Is it a new song? Is an actual album details announcement on the way? Is Tom leaving again (jk)? What could it be? For what it’s worth, the month rumored to be when the album is set for release is coming up.

Remember Matchbook Romance? Looks like their debut album is getting a new pressing.

Here we go. Fyre Festival tickets are now available. Convicted felon and Fyre Fest founder Billy McFarland has announced the sale of tickets for “Fyre Festival II,” the “2.0 version” of the ill-fated music festival, through a TikTok video. McFarland, known for his audacity, revealed the plan while wearing a bathrobe, stating that the event is targeting the Caribbean for the end of the next year. Despite lacking key details such as lineup, venue, and date, he has already made “The First 100” tier tickets available for $499, with higher tiers priced up to $7,999 in the future. McFarland also bragged about the documentary and Broadway musical deals stemming from his ideas during solitary confinement. Earlier, he canceled a smaller Fyre event, emphasizing a grander vision of “10,000 people on one of the best islands in the world with the best talent” instead of the 200 who were to attend…

Sleeping With Sirens’ Kellin Quinn Says His X (Twitter) Was Hacked. Sleeping With Sirens frontman Kellin Quinn’s official X profile was hacked, resulting in spam posts promoting laptop sales. Upon being alerted by fans, he made his account private and shared a statement on another social media platform to clarify the situation. In an Instagram Story video, Quinn acknowledged the hack, denying any involvement in MacBook sales and expressing efforts to regain control of his Twitter account. He expressed surprise at the breach despite having implemented security measures. The band also confirmed the hack and urged fans not to engage with any content from his account. On August 21, Quinn’s Twitter (X) was reinstated as public. He informed followers that his account had been recovered and unblocked those who were blocked. He encouraged anyone who had purchased a laptop from the hacker to reach out to him, advising affected individuals to contact their banks immediately and explaining that banks often provide assistance in such cases. Yikes!

blink-182’s Tom DeLonge suggests US government was right to withhold information about UFOs. blink-182’s Tom DeLonge has acknowledged that the US government might have been justified in withholding information regarding UFOs. This perspective emerged following recent testimonies from witnesses like David Grusch, a former intelligence officer, and ex-Navy pilots David Fravor and Ryan Graves, who disclosed their encounters with aliens before the US Congress. Initially praising these witnesses, DeLonge later took to X (formerly Twitter) to express thoughts on the potential reasons for government secrecy. DeLonge speculated that the information might have been kept hidden not from the public, but from the extraterrestrial beings themselves. He pondered the possibility that revealing knowledge about their activities could have presented a significant, ominous challenge. Comparing it to the Manhattan Project’s secrecy during World War Two, he suggested that concealing plans until prepared might have been the strategy. He also praised government personnel for their efforts, describing them as morally sound and patriotic individuals dealing with a complex issue, albeit some having made mistakes due to lack of oversight.

AI-Generated Works Aren’t Protected By Copyrights, Federal Judge Rules. A federal judge has ruled that U.S. copyright law does not extend to creative works produced by artificial intelligence (AI), a decision that holds significance for the music industry and AI-generated content. Judge Beryl Howell upheld the U.S. Copyright Office’s denial of copyright registration to computer scientist Stephen Thaler for an image solely created by an AI model. The judge cited legal precedent, asserting that copyright protection applies only to human-created works, a principle integral to encouraging human creativity. The ruling’s importance lies in the growing interest in AI’s role in content creation, such as music. The question of copyright protection is pivotal, as non-protected works become challenging to monetize. The judge acknowledged that as artists incorporate AI tools into their creative processes, challenging questions about the limits of AI-generated art will emerge. While the ruling provides a clear answer for cases with no human input, the complexities of human-AI collaboration will pose more intricate legal dilemmas in the future.

Taylor Swift fans are coming at the singer for her “money-grabbing” tactics. Taylor Swift has been accused of “money-grubbing” by fans who are frustrated with her endless limited-edition vinyl releases. Since the beginning of 2022, Swift has released 16 limited edition vinyl, with prices ranging from $25 to $100. Some fans have taken to social media to express their anger, calling Swift “shameless” and “exploitative.” Swift’s representatives have not responded to requests for comment. The accusations against Swift come at a time when she is in the midst of rerecording her first six albums. This is not the first time that Swift has been accused of being “money-grubbing.”

Boys Like Girls Announce First New Album In Over 10 Years. The band has revealed that their highly anticipated album, titled ‘Sunday At Foxwoods’, is set for release on October 20 through Fearless/Concord Records. The album includes already-released tracks like ‘Blood And Sugar’, ‘Language’, and ‘The Outside’, along with a fresh single titled ‘Cry’. They’ve partnered with the band to offer an exclusive bundle containing a hand-signed CD and a 7″ vinyl single of ‘Blood And Sugar’, which can be purchased globally at SHOP.ROCKSOUND.TV. Frontman Martin Johnson discusses the new single ‘Cry’, recalling a personal experience where he played the song for his now-wife, feeling a deep connection to it and its lyrics. Johnson reflects on the multi-dimensional nature of songs, some being immediate, while others take time to fully reveal their meaning.

Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan was the recent guest on the latest episode of The Offspring’s podcast.

YouTube tests a search feature where users hum to identify songs. YouTube has introduced an experimental feature for Android devices that allows users to identify songs by humming, representing a significant advancement over Apple’s Shazam music recognition app. This new capability enables users to search for songs on YouTube by humming, singing, or recording a portion of the song. Users with access to the experiment can switch from voice search to the song search feature and hum, sing, or record a song for at least three seconds. The platform then identifies the song and provides links to relevant YouTube videos containing the searched song, including official music videos, user-generated content, and Shorts. Currently, this feature is accessible to a limited number of Android users, but if expanded, it could prove highly beneficial as YouTube is a popular platform for discovering and identifying songs.

New and notable songs, videos, and albums released this week

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