The best Twitch streams to watch this week (September 14 - September 20)

September 14, 2020 by Terrance Pryor in Gaming, Music

Whether you’re in the mood for eSports action or want to see a great TTRPG session, countless streamers have been showcasing their skills on Twitch. We showcase some Twitch streams worth checking out this week (September 14 - September 20).

Wednesday, September 16

PlayStation 5 Showcase - PlayStation - 4 p.m. EST/1 p.m. PST

Sony will unveil some new information about forthcoming PlayStation 5 games with their new showcase. In June, Sony revealed a slew of titles for the upcoming video game console. The PlayStation 5 will be released this holiday season. Two PlayStation 5 consoles will drop at launch: a regular version with a Blu-Ray drive and a cheaper digital version (sans Blu-Ray drive). You can watch the stream here.

Tigtone & The Never-Stopping Prophecy - Adult Swim - 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST

Adult Swim's animated series Tigtone gets the TTRPG treatment with Tigtone & The Never-Stopping Prophecy. Ify Nwadiwe, ClassyKatie, JoCat, Khalif "Khroen" Hashim, and Ezekiel_III will take part in this special tabletop session. A PDF of the game's rules can be downloaded here. Tigtone recently began its second season on Adult Swim. You can watch the stream here.

Thursday, September 17

Summerstage Jubilee - Summerstage NYC - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST

A slew of major acts will come together to support Summerstage NYC's free programs. Sting, Norah Jones, Trey Anastasio, Rufus Wainwright, Leslie Odom Jr., Rosanne Cash, Emily King, and PJ Morton are among those set to deliver performances during the livestream. Billie Jean King and Paul Shaffer will also offer some stories in between performances. You can learn more about the event here. You can watch the stream here.

Throttle Remix Contest - Monstercat - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST

Throttle and Monstercat A&R will listen to the best remixes of Throttle's single "Heroes." The contest winner will be revealed live on stream. "Heroes," which features Nicolosi, was released back in June and is featured on the new Monstercat Instinct Vol. 6 compilation. Last year, Throttle unveiled their debut EP titled Where U Are. You can watch the stream here.

Friday, September 18

D&D Celebration - D&D - 19:45 a.m. EST/7:45 a.m. PST

Starting on Friday, D&D fans will be able to join others worldwide for D&D Celebration. The three-day event will feature a slew of panels and live games with some of the biggest names in the D&D universe. You can view the entire schedule here. You can watch the stream here.

Cold Waves Festival Lost Weekend Virtual Experience - Cold Waves Festival - 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST

The Cold Waves Festival will be going virtual this weekend with their Lost Weekend event. For three days, fans will be treated to a slew of new and unreleased performances from acts such as Meat Beat Manifesto, Front Line Assembly, and Chemlab. The event will help raise money for the staff of Metro Chicago and the suicide prevention and awareness charity Darkest Before Dawn. More information on the event can be found here. You can watch the stream here.

Saturday, September 19

QXT’s 29th Anniversary - QXTs - 8: p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST

New Jersey alternative dance club QXTs will be celebrating their 29th anniversary with a special livestream. DJs Ash, Damian Plague, Helixx, Jack.Pot, Luna, Mindsolvent, Mykill Plague, and Victrola will be spinning the best in goth, post punk, EBM, industrial, 80s, and synthwave. A special QXT’s 29th anniversary shirt can be purchased here. You can watch the stream here.

Puss N Boots (Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson, Catherine Popper) release new song "Sister"

February 07, 2020 by Terrance Pryor in Music

Puss N Boots, which features Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson, and Catherine Popper, have unveiled the title track from their forthcoming album Sister today. “Sister” features lead vocals from Dobson, who also performs drums on the song.

Sister will arrive worldwide on Valentine’s Day (February 14), and pre-orders are still live here. Pre-orders will give you instant downloads of the title track and their previously released single “It’s Not Easy.” Sister is the follow up to their 2014 debut album No Fools, No Fun.

Puss N Boots will hold record release shows inside New York City’s Rough Trade NYC (Feburary 14) and Bowery Ballroom (February 15). Before hitting up the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on April 25, they’ll have headlining gigs in Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. You can check out their tour routing below.

Puss N Boots (Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson, Catherine Popper) announce new album 'Sister,' unveil new single "It’s Not Easy"

January 17, 2020 by Terrance Pryor in Music

Since 2008, Puss N Boots, which features Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson, and Catherine Popper, have been showcasing their country side to audiences across the country. Six years after the release of their debut album No Fools, No Fun, they’re unveiling their new record Sister on Valentine’s Day.

Today, the group released the first single from the album titled “It’s Not Easy.” Much like No Fools, No Fun, Sister features a mixture of original tunes and covers. You can hear the new single and check out the album’s tracklisting below. Pre-orders can be made here.

Puss N Boots will have record release shows in New York City’s Rough Trade NYC (Feburary 14) and Bowery Ballroom (February 15). The band will also perform at the 2020 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on April 25.

Sister tracklisting

1. Jamola (Sasha Dobson, Norah Jones, Catherine Popper)

2. It’s Not Easy (Sasha Dobson, Norah Jones, Catherine Popper)

3. Nothing You Can Do (Sasha Dobson)

4. Lucky (Catherine Popper)

5. You And Me (Sasha Dobson)

6. You Don’t Know (Norah Jones)

7. The Great Romancer (Sasha Dobson, Don Was)

8. It’s A Wonderful Lie (Paul Westerberg)

9. Sister (Sasha Dobson, Norah Jones, Catherine Popper)

10. The Razor Song (Catherine Popper)

11. Angel Dream (Tom Petty)