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Weezer’s “Africa” Is Their First Hit in a Long Time

2416 days ago
Chorus.fmPitchfork: Weezer have hit the Billboard Hot 100 chart with their cover of “Africa.” Their version of the Toto classic, in at No. 89, is their highest charting song since “(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To” reached No. 81... more info

Weezer’s “Africa” cover is their biggest hit in nearly a decade

2416 days ago
Consequence of SoundWhat started out as a simple gesture for fans has actually turned into one of the band's biggest releases. more info

Weezer’s “Africa” Cover Is Their Biggest Hit In Years

2416 days ago
StereogumIn recent years, the most common criticism of Weezer is that they've forsaken the satisfyingly dorked-out power-pop crunch of their early years for gleaming textures and repeated bids for pop-crossover success. If that's the case, though, they haven'... more info

Bands on TV (Week of June 11th)

2417 days ago
Chorus.fmThe notable bands on your television this week include: Future (Kimmel; 6/11), Weezer (Kimmel; 6/12), Dierks Bentley (Fallon; 6/13), Christina Aguilera (Fallon; 6/14), and BTS (Corden; 6/12). more info

Butch Walker Announces New Tour

2417 days ago
Chorus.fmButch Walker has unveiled some new tour dates and announced he’s working on a new album. That being said, I’ve been kindly keeping my head buried in lots of projects, records being produced for other fun artists (Fall Out Boy, Weezer, The Struts,... more info

Weezer releases cover of Toto’s ‘Africa’ after teenager lobbies them on Twitter

2429 days ago
Chicago Sun-Times, ILWeezer has released a cover version of Toto’s “Africa” after a teenage fan pressed the group for months on social media to record the song. more info

Weezer covers Toto's 'Africa' after social media push

2429 days ago
USA Today MusicWeezer has released a cover of Toto's "Africa" after a teenage fan pressed the group for months on social media to record the song.             more info

Weezer Cover “Africa”

2430 days ago
Chorus.fmWeezer finally cover "Africa" by Toto. more info

Weezer finally fulfill fan-led campaign by covering Toto’s “Africa”: Stream

2430 days ago
Consequence of SoundRivers Cuomo and co. bless the rains down in Africa after a year-long fan campaign. more info

Weezer has finally covered ‘Africa’ after trolling their fans….

2430 days ago
NME Weezer's Rivers Cuomo Weezer have finally covered Toto‘s ‘Africa’, after weeks of endlessly trolling their fans. Earlier this year, a dedicated Twitter account …Continue reading » The post Weezer has finally covered ‘Africa’ after tr... more info

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