Greg catches us up on the past two weeks been subbing as lead guitarist for “Victory Kid.”

Song: Jawbreaker - “Fireman”

Out last week, André 3000’s New Blue Sun comes 17 years after the release of Outkast’s final album Idlewild. The new album is a complete divergence from André’s rap roots as it features 87 minutes of exploratory ambient instrumental music, with André in the role of flautist. This led Jay on a search for other artists that have released similarly unexpected albums, and he landed on a new segment he’s calling “Curveballs.”

Songs:

André 3000 - “I swear, I Really Wanted To Make A ‘Rap’ Album But This Is Literally The Way The Wind Blew Me This Time”

Willie Nelson - “Do You Mind Too Much If I Don’t Understand” (Country Man)

Paul McCartney - “Transpirtual Stomp” (The Fireman)

Stevie Wonder - “Earth’s Creation” (The Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants)

Pat Metheny - “Part 1” (Zero Tolerance for Silence)

Nick brings us news from the music industry over the past two weeks with another News With Nick. Hall sues Oates; BMI is acquired by a private equity firm; The Hives have a new franchise opportunity; and more.

Song: Raze Regal & White Denim - “Complaining In Heaven”