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===Oral history of the ''Blue Album'' by the ''LA Times''=== | ===Oral history of the ''Blue Album'' by the ''LA Times''=== | ||
{{Main|Los Angeles Times interview with Weezer - March 25, 2024}} | {{Main|Los Angeles Times interview with Weezer - March 25, 2024}} | ||
The ''[[:Category:Los Angeles Times|LA Times]]'', a daily newspaper based in Los Angeles, California, published an oral history of the ''Blue Album'' on [[March 25]]. The publication interviewed Weezer's full [[1994]] roster, as well as [[Anna Waronker]] (of [[That Dog]]), [[Todd Sullivan]] ([[Geffen]] A&R representative), and others associated with the album's history. The piece was authored by pop music critic Mikael Wood.<ref>Mikael Wood (March 25, 2024). [https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-03-25/weezer-blue-album-oral-history-30th-anniversary-rivers-cuomo "Weezer's Blue Album at 30: The inside story of the debut that launched L.A.'s nerdiest band"]. ''Los Angeles Times''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20250427160309/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-03-25/weezer-blue-album-oral-history-30th-anniversary-rivers-cuomo Archived] from the original.</ref> | The ''[[:Category:Los Angeles Times|LA Times]]'', a daily newspaper based in Los Angeles, California, published [[Los Angeles Times interview with Weezer - March 25, 2024|an oral history]] of the ''Blue Album'' on [[March 25]]. The publication interviewed Weezer's full [[1994]] roster, as well as [[Anna Waronker]] (of [[That Dog]]), [[Todd Sullivan]] ([[Geffen]] A&R representative), and others associated with the album's history. The piece was authored by pop music critic Mikael Wood.<ref>Mikael Wood (March 25, 2024). [https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-03-25/weezer-blue-album-oral-history-30th-anniversary-rivers-cuomo "Weezer's Blue Album at 30: The inside story of the debut that launched L.A.'s nerdiest band"]. ''Los Angeles Times''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20250427160309/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-03-25/weezer-blue-album-oral-history-30th-anniversary-rivers-cuomo Archived] from the original.</ref> | ||
The piece was printed in the [[May 5]] issue of the physical ''LA Times'' newspaper as the cover story of its "Calendar" section; reformatted for print, and with added photographs.<ref>Mikael Wood (May 5, 2024). "HOW A YOUNG L.A. BAND TURNED BLUE INTO GOLD". ''Los Angeles Times'' Calendar.</ref> | The piece was printed in the [[May 5]] issue of the physical ''LA Times'' newspaper as the cover story of its "Calendar" section; reformatted for print, and with added photographs.<ref>Mikael Wood (May 5, 2024). "HOW A YOUNG L.A. BAND TURNED BLUE INTO GOLD". ''Los Angeles Times'' Calendar.</ref> | ||
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===Guest appearance on ''Everybody's in L.A.''=== | ===Guest appearance on ''Everybody's in L.A.''=== | ||
{{Main|Weezer TV appearance: 05/08/2024 - John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.}} | {{Main|Weezer TV appearance: 05/08/2024 - John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.}} | ||
On [[May 8]], [[2024]], Weezer appeared as the musical guest on an episode of comedian John Mulaney's one-week Netflix talk show ''Everybody's in LA''. They performed "[[The Good Life]]" and "[[Buddy Holly]]". Mulaney promoted the upcoming tour and approaching ''Blue Album'' anniversary.<ref>Jon Blistein (May 9, 2024). [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/weezer-the-good-life-buddy-holly-john-mulaney-show-1235017774/ "Weezer Enjoy 'The Good Life,' Celebrate the Blue Album on John Mulaney's 'Everybody’s in L.A.'"]. ''Rolling Stone''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20240516092543/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/weezer-the-good-life-buddy-holly-john-mulaney-show-1235017774/ Archived] from the original.</ref> | On [[May 8]], [[2024]], Weezer appeared as the musical guest on [[Weezer TV appearance: 05/08/2024 - John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.|an episode]] of comedian John Mulaney's one-week Netflix talk show ''Everybody's in LA''. They performed "[[The Good Life]]" and "[[Buddy Holly]]". Mulaney promoted the upcoming tour and approaching ''Blue Album'' anniversary.<ref>Jon Blistein (May 9, 2024). [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/weezer-the-good-life-buddy-holly-john-mulaney-show-1235017774/ "Weezer Enjoy 'The Good Life,' Celebrate the Blue Album on John Mulaney's 'Everybody’s in L.A.'"]. ''Rolling Stone''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20240516092543/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/weezer-the-good-life-buddy-holly-john-mulaney-show-1235017774/ Archived] from the original.</ref> | ||
===Guest appearance on the ''Kelly Clarkson Show''=== | ===Guest appearance on the ''Kelly Clarkson Show''=== | ||
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===''Questlove Supreme'' interview=== | ===''Questlove Supreme'' interview=== | ||
{{Main|Questlove Supreme interview with Rivers Cuomo and Pat Wilson - May 22, 2024}} | {{Main|Questlove Supreme interview with Rivers Cuomo and Pat Wilson - May 22, 2024}} | ||
[[Rivers Cuomo]] and [[Patrick Wilson]] were guests on the [[May 22]] episode of ''Questlove Supreme'', a podcast hosted by Questlove (Ahmir Thompson) of the Roots. Cuomo and Wilson reflected on the ''Blue Album'', working with [[Ric Ocasek]], and their upbringings.<ref>Weezer (May 22, 2024). [https://x.com/Weezer/status/1793301134687260872 "Turning @qls Blue as Rivers, Pat + @questlove reflect on the album's release, the early days of =w=, Ric Ocasek & more"]. Twitter post. [http://archive.today/2025.05.16-230740/https://x.com/Weezer/status/1793301134687260872 Archived] from the original</ref><ref>[https://www.podpage.com/questlove-supreme/weezer/#guests "Weezer"]. ''Questlove Supreme''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20240524204912/https://www.podpage.com/questlove-supreme/weezer/#guests Archived] from the original.</ref> | [[Rivers Cuomo]] and [[Patrick Wilson]] were guests on the [[May 22]] [[Questlove Supreme interview with Rivers Cuomo and Pat Wilson - May 22, 2024|episode of ''Questlove Supreme'']], a podcast hosted by Questlove (Ahmir Thompson) of the Roots. Cuomo and Wilson reflected on the ''Blue Album'', working with [[Ric Ocasek]], and their upbringings.<ref>Weezer (May 22, 2024). [https://x.com/Weezer/status/1793301134687260872 "Turning @qls Blue as Rivers, Pat + @questlove reflect on the album's release, the early days of =w=, Ric Ocasek & more"]. Twitter post. [http://archive.today/2025.05.16-230740/https://x.com/Weezer/status/1793301134687260872 Archived] from the original</ref><ref>[https://www.podpage.com/questlove-supreme/weezer/#guests "Weezer"]. ''Questlove Supreme''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20240524204912/https://www.podpage.com/questlove-supreme/weezer/#guests Archived] from the original.</ref> | ||
===''Rock Sound'' interview=== | ===''Rock Sound'' interview=== | ||
{{Main|Rock Sound interview with Rivers Cuomo and Pat Wilson - June 13, 2024}} | {{Main|Rock Sound interview with Rivers Cuomo and Pat Wilson - June 13, 2024}} | ||
On [[June 12]], [[Rivers Cuomo]] and [[Patrick Wilson]] appeared in a video interview with James Wilson-Taylor for ''Rock Sound'' backstage before [[Weezer concert: 06/12/2024|a concert in Glasglow, Scotland]]. The interview was published on [[June 13]]. Cuomo and Wilson discuss the band's their [[Weezer/Smashing Pumpkins UK Tour 2024|ongoing European tour with the Smashing Pumpkins]], their recent collaboration with [[Dominic Fike]], their [[2023]] [[Weezer concert: 10/07/2023|concert supporting KISS]], and upcoming plans for the ''Blue Album'' anniversary.<ref>James Wilson-Taylor (June 13, 2024). [https://rocksound.tv/video/weezer-on-blue-album-tour-dominic-fike-the-smashing-pumpkins-interview "Weezer On ‘Blue Album’ Tour, Dominic Fike & The Smashing Pumpkins | Interview"]. ''Rock Sound''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20250516231901/https://rocksound.tv/video/weezer-on-blue-album-tour-dominic-fike-the-smashing-pumpkins-interview Archived] from the original.</ref> | On [[June 12]], [[Rivers Cuomo]] and [[Patrick Wilson]] appeared in [[Rock Sound interview with Rivers Cuomo and Pat Wilson - June 13, 2024|a video interview]] with James Wilson-Taylor for ''Rock Sound'' backstage before [[Weezer concert: 06/12/2024|a concert in Glasglow, Scotland]]. The interview was published on [[June 13]]. Cuomo and Wilson discuss the band's their [[Weezer/Smashing Pumpkins UK Tour 2024|ongoing European tour with the Smashing Pumpkins]], their recent collaboration with [[Dominic Fike]], their [[2023]] [[Weezer concert: 10/07/2023|concert supporting KISS]], and upcoming plans for the ''Blue Album'' anniversary.<ref>James Wilson-Taylor (June 13, 2024). [https://rocksound.tv/video/weezer-on-blue-album-tour-dominic-fike-the-smashing-pumpkins-interview "Weezer On ‘Blue Album’ Tour, Dominic Fike & The Smashing Pumpkins | Interview"]. ''Rock Sound''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20250516231901/https://rocksound.tv/video/weezer-on-blue-album-tour-dominic-fike-the-smashing-pumpkins-interview Archived] from the original.</ref> | ||
===Guest appearance on ''Good Morning Football''=== | ===Guest appearance on ''Good Morning Football''=== | ||
{{Main|Weezer TV appearance: 09/11/2024 - Good Morning Football}} | {{Main|Weezer TV appearance: 09/11/2024 - Good Morning Football}} | ||
[[Brian Bell]] appeared as a guest on the [[September 11]] episode of ''Good Morning Football'', a daily talk show which airs on the NFL Network. Bell discussed football with the show's hosts and promoted the Voyage to the Blue Planet tour.<ref>Weezer (September 11, 2024). [https://x.com/Weezer/status/1833946765575569675 "Check out Brian’s in depth appearance this morning on @gmfb ..."]. Twitter post. [http://archive.today/2025.05.16-212655/https://x.com/Weezer/status/1833946765575569675 Archived] from the original.</ref> | [[Brian Bell]] appeared as a guest on the [[September 11]] [[Weezer TV appearance: 09/11/2024 - Good Morning Football|episode of ''Good Morning Football'']], a daily talk show which airs on the NFL Network. Bell discussed football with the show's hosts and promoted the Voyage to the Blue Planet tour.<ref>Weezer (September 11, 2024). [https://x.com/Weezer/status/1833946765575569675 "Check out Brian’s in depth appearance this morning on @gmfb ..."]. Twitter post. [http://archive.today/2025.05.16-212655/https://x.com/Weezer/status/1833946765575569675 Archived] from the original.</ref> | ||
==Other events== | ==Other events== | ||
===March 15 performance at the Lodge Room=== | ===March 15 performance at the Lodge Room=== | ||
{{Main|Weezer concert: 03/15/2024}} | {{Main|Weezer concert: 03/15/2024}} | ||
Amidst the numerous announcements made on [[March 11]], a surprise concert to take place on [[March 15]] at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles, California was revealed. The show commemorated Weezer's [[Pre-Blue Album club dates|earliest concerts]], opened by [[Dogstar]] (who headlined Weezer's [[Weezer concert: 03/19/1992|first show]]) and promoted under Club Dump branding (Club Dump was a weekly event held at [[8852 Sunset Blvd.|the Central]] where Weezer often performed in [[1992]] and [[1993]]). | Amidst the numerous announcements made on [[March 11]], a [[Weezer concert: 03/15/2024|surprise concert]] to take place on [[March 15]] at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles, California was revealed. The show commemorated Weezer's [[Pre-Blue Album club dates|earliest concerts]], opened by [[Dogstar]] (who headlined Weezer's [[Weezer concert: 03/19/1992|first show]]) and promoted under Club Dump branding (Club Dump was a weekly event held at [[8852 Sunset Blvd.|the Central]] where Weezer often performed in [[1992]] and [[1993]]). | ||
''The Blue Album'' was played in full during the concert, although "[[Say It Ain't So]]" was mistakenly played out of order. [[Dominic Fike]], a special guest at the show, performed backing vocals and guitar during the song. After the show, "[[Mykel and Carli]]" played over the venue's PA system in tribute to Weezer Fan Club founders [[Mykel and Carli Allan]].<ref>Tony Pierce (March 19, 2024). [https://www.setlist.fm/news/03-24/weezer-plays-blue-album-from-front-to-back-with-a-wrinkle-2bd6a4be "Weezer Plays Blue Album From Front-to-Back with A Wrinkle"]. ''setlist.fm''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20240606211432/https://www.setlist.fm/news/03-24/weezer-plays-blue-album-from-front-to-back-with-a-wrinkle-2bd6a4be Archived] from the original.</ref> | ''The Blue Album'' was played in full during the concert, although "[[Say It Ain't So]]" was mistakenly played out of order. [[Dominic Fike]], a special guest at the show, performed backing vocals and guitar during the song. After the show, "[[Mykel and Carli]]" played over the venue's PA system in tribute to Weezer Fan Club founders [[Mykel and Carli Allan]].<ref>Tony Pierce (March 19, 2024). [https://www.setlist.fm/news/03-24/weezer-plays-blue-album-from-front-to-back-with-a-wrinkle-2bd6a4be "Weezer Plays Blue Album From Front-to-Back with A Wrinkle"]. ''setlist.fm''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20240606211432/https://www.setlist.fm/news/03-24/weezer-plays-blue-album-from-front-to-back-with-a-wrinkle-2bd6a4be Archived] from the original.</ref> | ||