Michael Tedder

4 days ago | stereogum.com | Michael Tedder

There are people who make a fine living by closely monitoring this nation’s youth sports leagues in hopes of finding players to replenish America’s college and professional teams. I wonder if Matador Records has a similar program, but for potential next-generation indie rock stars?

3 weeks ago | theatlantic.com | Michael Tedder

On a recent episode of Saturday Night Live, the cast member Sarah Sherman dropped by the “Weekend Update” desk in character as the accountant Dawn Altman, the latest in her repertoire of high-strung weirdos. Altman was theoretically there to give one of the co-anchors, Colin Jost, some bad news about his tax returns.

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Michael Tedder

1 day agoScarlett Johansson puts twist on ‘Jurassic World' in ‘SNL' promoScarlett Johansson is the host for the big season finale of “Saturday Night Live" — and a new promo, featuring her husband, Colin Jost, and cast member Sarah Sherman, puts a twist on her upcoming “Jurassic World” role. » Subscribe to TODAY: https://www.youtube.com/@TODAY About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting.

1 month ago | stereogum.com | Michael Tedder

Eventually, he began plotting his return to music. Early plans for a concept album were abandoned. (It was rumored to be called Bleed Through and centered around alternate realities; Reznor is a nerd who tricked the world into thinking he’s a dark sex god rock star.) He decided to stop overthinking things for once, and leaned into his strengths for a pared-down, tight (though it could have been tighter) 13-song album. With Teeth is both a sign of maturity and, to an extent, a retreat.

1 month ago | stereogum.com | Michael Tedder

The early 2000s were filled with supergroups, as veterans of the ’80s and ’90s tried to carry on after their iconic groups had ended, often linking together with some surprising allies. There was Audioslave, of course (RIP Chris), as well as Velvet Revolver (RIP Scott). There was also Eyes Adrift, though you can be forgiven if you forgot that one, as it stopped before it really started. However, that led to Volcano, which didn’t really get a chance to get heard…until now. Let’s back up a bit.