WEEZER WINS
Weezer had flown to the top of iTunes' singles chart by Wednesday morning. And it's all thanks to Toto. Yes, the Crush/Atlantic band's subtly ironic cover of 1982 hit "Africa" is making waves, thanks to one fan's request and spirited social campaign.
According to Noisey, the @weezerafrica Twitter account was set up by a 14-year-old named Mary, who lives in Cleveland. She's been tweeting at band members since late last year, originally telling frontman Rivers Cuomo, " @RiversCuomo it's about time you bless the rains down in africa," on 12/6. For months, she urged others to keep the idea—which started as a passive joke—alive. Last week, the band dropped a different Toto cover, "Rosanna," and now, apparently, all is right with the world. That is... until Crush's J.D. and Bob can convince Panic! at the Disco to take a stab at "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)."
THE MUSIC OF CLIVE COMES ALIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL
That's what friends are for. (5/1a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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JAMES KING: THE HITS INTERVIEW (PART ONE)
