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After an online campaign asking Weezer to cover Toto's '80s mega-hit "Africa" went viral, the band obliged, resulting in their biggest hit in years. Weezer's "Africa" cover has climbed as far as #55 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is even getting airplay on top 40 radio stations. And now they've released a fun video…
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Weezer: The Teal Album: Weezer tackle Michael Jackson and TLC on surprise 10-track covers LP
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"It’s us covering everyone else’s hits."WeezerWeezer have surprised fans by releasing a 10-track covers album, only months before dropping their next original record. ‘The Teal Album’ was released on Spotify late last night and sees the cult US band giving their take on seminal 80s hits – including Tears For Fears &...
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Weezer: Release Surprise Covers Album The Teal Album
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Weezer have just dropped a surprise covers album, The Teal Album, including renditions of "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)," "Billie Jean," "Mr. Blue Sky," and of course, "Africa." Frontman Rivers Cuomo has previously performed live covers of R.E.M.’s "Losing My Religion," the Smashing Pumpkins’ "Today," Oasis' "Champagne Supernova," and Pix...
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Foo Fighters: and Weezer Jam KISS Classic Down Under 2018 In Review
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The Foo Fighters were joined by Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo for a performance of the 1976 KISS classic
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Weezer: Rivers Cuomo Is “Totally Honored” By the SNL Weezer Sketch He Still Hasn’t Seen
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Rivers Cuomo has responded to Saturday Night Live’s Weezer sketch despite not having seen it. When reached for comment by Rolling Stone, Cuomo confirmed that he still hadn’t seen Matt Damon and Leslie Jones having a near-violent debate over the greatest era of the band, despite everyone, including his own mother, texting him about it.
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The Strokes: This Is It: The confirm first show of 2019
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They're back... Not only have The Strokes never headlined Glastonbury, they've also never even been to Worthy Farm. For a band who reignited indie in the early noughties after years of dullness, you'd think they would have been prime candidates for a headline spot. But apparently not and, with each member seemingly focused more on their individu...
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