Earlier this year, one of the most devastating losses COVID-19 has left us with was the death of Broadway start Nick Cordero. He left behind his wife and one-year-old son, and countless friends, family members, and fans. Two such friends were Sara Bareilles and Meg Toohey, both of whom were part of the musical Waitress,…
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OK Go has been quiet the past few years, but in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, they've reemerged. They bring hope and new music with them. Their new song "All Together Now" was inspired by the pandemic, and all proceeds for the song will be donated to the global health organization Partners In Health.…
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Shortly after we all began self-isolating due to COVID-19, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong kicked off his No Fun Mondays cover series, each song freshly recorded from his home studio. Following last week's "Kids In America" - dedicated to Mike Dirnt for his birthday - today's cover is of "Not That Way Anymore," originally by…
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Shortly after we all began self-isolating due to COVID-19, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong kicked off his No Fun Mondays cover series, each song freshly recorded from his home studio. Though we got a curveball with an extra cover last week - Billie's ‘No Fun Hump Day’ Italian language cover is of “Amico” - we're…
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Last week, Avril Lavigne shared her new single, "We Are Warriors." It's a reworking of Avril's Head Above Water closing track, "Warrior," which detailed Avril’s battle with Lyme Disease. The updated song reflects the current times we’re in. She’s transformed it into “We Are Warriors,” and it is dedicated especially to those on the frontlines of the…
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Shortly after we all began self-isolating due to COVID-19, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong kicked off his No Fun Mondays cover series, each song freshly recorded from his home studio. Now, just two days after getting his cover of "War Stories" by The Starjets, Billie Joe is back with a special 'No Fun Hump…
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Last month, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong kicked off his No Fun Mondays cover series, each song freshly recorded from his home studio. So far, we’ve heard “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “You Can’t Put Your Arms Around A Memory,” “Manic Monday” featuring Susanna Hoffs, “Corpus Christi,” and “That Thing You Do!” Today, Billie Joe chose…
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One year ago, Avril Lavigne shared her personal album, Head Above Water. Along with the title track, the closing song “Warrior” detailed Avril’s battle with Lyme Disease. But now, Avril has updated the song to reflect the current times we're in. She's transformed it into "We Are Warriors," and it is dedicated especially to those on the…
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Two weeks ago, we reported that Avril Lavigne was recording vocals for an unnamed project... Well, we now know what it is! Avril has reworked her Head Above Water song "Warrior" into a new single, and is releasing it as "We Are Warriors" this Friday! In a new statement, Avril explained the inspiration for the…
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One month ago, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong kicked off what he calls No Fun Mondays: Each week, he shares a cover of a song, freshly recorded from his home studio. So far, we’ve heard “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “You Can’t Put Your Arms Around A Memory,” “Manic Monday” featuring Susanna Hoffs, and "Corpus Christi"…
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It's no secret that COVID-19 has had a tremendous and terrible impact on the world in the last few months. While most of us are self-isolating, many are on the frontlines, putting their lives at risk for the rest of us. Numerous musicians have stepped up to offer help and comfort in any way they…
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Most of us are starting to feel the anxiety of self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it's already leading to some comforting musical expression from the artists we follow. In addition to livestreamed concerts and inclusive art projects, some artists are starting to share new songs and covers. Today, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong…
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