Former Weezer bassist dead at age 40
Sunday, October 9th, 2011
Sad news for Weezer fans. The former bassist of the band, Mikey Welsh, has died at the age of 40. It was first posted on his Twitter page that Welsh had "unexpectedly" died on October 8th and that "he will forever be remembered." However, it's being reported by Billboard that Welsh died… Read More
RiO!B episode – July 19, 2011
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011Weezer announce their own cruise in January 2012
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011
Either this is a brilliant idea or the first sign that 2012 is indeed the end of the world.
When you think of rock bands and cruises, usually the bands playing on boats are older, washed up 80s acts that can barely fill any venue. But Weezer has taken this concept and applied it to their band and have brought many a hipster band along for the voyage.
Running from January 19-23, the cruise sails the high seas from Miami, FL to Cozumel, Mexico. While riding the… Read More
Weezer, My Morning Jacket, Alkaline Trio appear on Muppets: The Green Album
Friday, June 24th, 2011
Well it looks like we have a strong new contender for best soundtrack of 2011 and it comes from the Muppets. Yes indeed. The lives of Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo and all the rest will be soundtracked by the likes of My Morning Jacket, Weezer, Hayley Williams, Andrew Bird, Alkaline Trio and more. Muppets: The Green Album is in stores on August 23rd and the movie doesn't hit theaters until November 23rd.
Classic songs from Muppet lore are on the OST including… Read More
Watch: Weezer – “You Might Think”
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011Weezer's cover of The Cars' "You Might Think" appears on the soundtrack for the movie Cars 2 which is currently in stores. Now you get the typical music video that comes with it that features the band performing the song and clips of the movie, which is in theaters on Friday, and casual shots of the band.....nothing really special. But Weezer's version of the song is pretty good so if you've got three minutes, listen/watch and happily nod your head along to the beat. Read More
Listen: Weezer – “You Might Think”
Friday, June 10th, 2011
After Weezer's surprisingly good rendition of Radiohead's "Paranoid Android," the nerd-rockers have taken on another cover. This time, they tackle The Cars classic track, "You Might Think," which appears on the soundtrack for the movie, Cars 2.
I'm thinking Weezer may want… Read More
RiO!B episode – May 4, 2011
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011Weezer, Flaming Lips teaming up for two shows
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
Well here's an interesting combination that disturbingly seems to work. On July 28th and 29th in New Jersey and New York, Weezer, The Flaming Lips and Yeasayer will deliver a one-two-three combo to your braindome. The bands will first perform at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ on the 28th and at the Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY on the 29th. Tickets for this wonderful musical clusterfuck go on sale May 7th at Ticketmaster (via CoS).… Read More
