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What To Read, Watch & Listen To This Summer

By Joani Delezen & Jennifer Leigh

June 11, 2015

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music

on the road Death Cab for Cutie

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othing says summer like a road trip, and we can’t think of a better reason to take off than a concert.

Thankfully, just about everyone is hitting the road this summer—from My Morning Jacket to Meghan Trainor. So no matter what you’re into music wise, there’s probably a show you’ll want to see happening just a few hours away.

Dates: July 8-Oct. 5 Closest Stop: None really, unless you’re planning a trip to New England or the West Coast later this summer

Desaparecidos

Dates: June 25-Aug. 29 Closest Stop: Aug. 9, Atlanta, The Wrecking Ball Festival

Earl Sweatshirt

Dates: Now-Sept. 15 Closest Stop: Sept. 10, Pensacola, Vinyl Music Hall

Ed Sheeran

Alabama Shakes

Dates: Now-Sept. 25 Closest Stop: Sept. 8, Orlando, Amway Center

Dates: Now-Nov. 19 Closest Stop: Aug. 22, Orange Beach, Amphitheater at the Wharf

Ariana Grande

Dates: July 16-Oct. 15 Closest Stop: July 16, Tampa, Amalie Arena

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by Brantley Gutierrez

Best Coast

Dates: Now-Sept. 28 Closest Stop: Sept. 11, Orlando, The Social

Brandon Flowers

Dates: July 29-Oct. 1 Closest Stop: Aug. 17, Atlanta, The Tabernacle

Brian Wilson

Dates: June 18-July 12 Closest Stop: June 26, Atlanta, Fox Theatre

Fall Out Boy & Wiz Khalifa Dates: Now-Aug. 10 Closest Stop: July 17, Atlanta, Aaron’s Amphitheatre

Incubus and Deftones

Dates: July 22-Aug. 30 Closest Stop: Aug. 16, New Orleans, Champion’s Square

Iron & Wine and Band of Horses’ Ben Bridwell Dates: June 21-Aug. 13 Closest Stop: July 20, Atlanta, The Tabernacle

J. Cole

Dates: July 12-Aug. 29

coming releases that might fit that bill.

June 16

•Nate Ruess “Grand Romantic” •Active Child "Mercy"

June 23

•Desaparecidos “Payola” •Son Lux “Bones”

June 30

•Matt Pond PA “The State of Gold" •Refused "Freedom" •The Velvet Teen "All is Illusory"

July 10

•Ghostface Killah "12 Reasons to Die II" •Veruca Salt “Ghost Notes"

July 17

•Iron & Wine and Band of Horses’ Ben Bridwell “Sing Into My Mouth” •Tame Impala “Currents” •The Bird and The Bee “Recreational Love” •Ratatat “Magnifique” 212 1

•Jason Isbell "Something More Than Free" •MS MR "How Does It Feel?"

July 24

•Ducktails "St. Catherine"

July 31

•Albert Hammond, Jr. “Momentary Masters” •Lianne La Havas “Blood” •The Maccabees "Marks to Prove It" •Titus Andronicus "The Most Lamentable Tragedy"

Aug. 7

•Mac DeMarco “Another One” •The Mynabirds “Lovers Know”

Aug. 14

•The Good Life “Everybody's Coming Down” •Blackalicious "Imani, Vol 1"

August 21

•Method Man "The Meth Lab"

Aug. 28

•Beach House “Depression Cherry” •Yo La Tengo “Stuff Like That There” •Destroyer "Poison Season"

Rising temperatures, beach days and a new Britney Spears single in heavy rotation on pop radio. Yup, that can only

Closest Stop: Aug. 15, Atlanta, Aaron’s Amphitheatre

mean one thing: the race is on for song of the summer.

Here are our early frontrunners for this season’s unofficial anthem. We included the usual suspects and some lesser-known tracks that we think everybody will dig once they hear them.

Of course, it’s way too soon to declare a winner, but if we had to call it today our money would be on Taylor Swift. But really, our money is always on Taylor—no matter the song or the season.

Kelly Clarkson

Dates: July 11-Sept. 20 Closest Stop: Sept. 10, Atlanta, Aaron’s Amphitheatre

Lana Del Rey

Dates: Now-June 16 Closest Stop: June 14, Atlanta, Aaron’s Amphitheatre

Meghan Trainor

Dates: July 3-Sept. 6 Closest Stop: Aug. 16, Atlanta, The Tabernacle

Bad Blood

Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar

Really Like You

My Morning Jacket

Carly Rae Jepsen

Dates: Now-Aug. 14 Closest Stop: July 31, New Orleans, Champion’s Square

Feeling Myself

Nicki Minaj featuring Beyoncé

Cheerleader

Nicki Minaj

Dates: Now-Aug. 19 Closest Stop: Aug. 2, Atlanta, Aaron’s Amphitheatre

Omi

The Smashing Pumpkins and Marilyn Manson

Before the World Was Big

Fine Without You Best Coast Girlpool

Dates: July 7-Aug. 8 Closest Stop: July 20, New Orleans, Champions Square

True Affection

Taylor Swift

Death Cab For Cutie

Father John Misty

The Ghosts of Beverly Drive I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times)

Dates: Now-Oct. 31 Closest Stop: Oct. 24*, Atlanta, Georgia Dome (*We know this date doesn’t even qualify as summer, but if you decide you want to go you might need a few months to save up for a decent seat)

see you at the record store L ooking for a new record to fall in love with this season? Here are some up-

sunny songs

Jamie xx featuring Popcaan and Young Thug

Electric Love Borns

Empty Nesters Toro Y Moi

Sunday Candy

Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experimen

Annie

Neon Indian

Summer Release Rumor Mill Some of summers most anticipated releases don’t have hard release dates yet, but we still think they’re a sure thing. Well, everything but Kanye. You know Kanye is never a sure thing.

Everyday

A$AP Rocky featuring Miguel, Mark Ronson, and Rod Stewart

Frank Ocean, title TBD—expected mid to late July

Kanye West “Swish”—no idea, but Kanye says “soon”

Carly Rae Jepsen “E·MO·TION”—it’s coming out June

24 in Japan, so probably June 23 here

Lana Del Rey “Honeymoon”—

rumored for August

Kurt Cobain, title TBD—while making “Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck” filmmaker Brett Morgen came across several previously unheard recordings and they are supposed to be released as a solo album Nate Ruess “Grand Romantic” inweekly.net

books

top ten summer books

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hether you’re looking for a fun beachy read to zone out with or something a little more serious, chances are there’s a fresh summer book that’s perfect for you.

1. Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee (July 14)

Originally written in the mid-50s, “Go Set a Watchman” is the earliest known work from famed author Harper Lee. Fans of Lee’s beloved “To Kill a Mockingbird” are no doubt counting down the days until this historic release later this summer, especially since it features many of the same characters.

2. So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson (out now)

The Internet can be a really mean place and Jon Ronson wants to make sure we remember that the next time we think about sending a snarky Tweet or posting an anonymous comment.

3. Modern Romance: An Investigation

by Aziz Ansari (June 16)

Sure, dating is all fun and games—until someone gets a poop emoji. For this book,

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Aziz Ansari teamed up with NYU sociologist Eric Klinenberg and designed a massive research project to help us understand why dating in the modern world is do damn hard. Sure, it’s funny. But it also has heart and some research to back it all up.

Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

Coming to film Aug. 7 You don’t want to be left out when the next “Gone Girl” comes out do you? This time around, Flynn is telling the story of Libby Day, who survives the massacre of her family at age 7. Charlize Theron is staring and producing the film, along with Nicholas Hoult, Christina Hendricks and Chloë Grace Moretz.

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

Coming to film Sept. 18 The book tells the true story a group of climbers who embark on a journey to the top of the tallest mountain and not all of them survive. Jake Gyllenhaal, Keira Knightley, Josh Brolin and Sam Worthington star as the hikers in the upcoming film, which has been renamed “Everest.”

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9. Finders Keepers by Stephen King (out now)

4. In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume (out now)

Just in case you like your summer reads with a side of suspense, King is back with a sequel to last year's “Mr. Mercedes.”

Yes, that Judy Blume. But don’t let your childhood love for Blume keep adult you away—this is a grown up novel.

10. The Knockoff by Lucy Sykes and Jo Piazza (out now)

5. Your Band Sucks: What I Saw at Indie Rock's Failed Revolution (But Can No Longer Hear) by Jon Fine (out now)

Even if you’ve never heard of Jon Fine or any of the bands he played in (Bitch Magnet anybody?), you’ll still be able to enjoy his memoir about indie rock’s “glory days.”

6. Sick in the Head: Conversations

About Life and Comedy by Judd Apatow (June 16)

Before he was a Hollywood heavyhitter, Judd Apatow was a comedy nerd who hosted a show for his high school radio station where he interviewed comedians.

This book is a collection of those conversations, plus some more recent ones.

7. The Last Love Song: A Biography of

Joan Didion by Tracy Daugherty (Aug. 25)

Black Mass by Dick Lehr and Gerard O'Neill

Coming to film Sept. 18 Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch and Kevin Bacon are set to star in this true crime story that tells the tale of mobster Whitey Bulger (Depp) and his friend who grew up to work for the FBI (Edgerton).

The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff

Coming to film Nov. 27 Eddie Redmayne is set work his magic once again in an appearance altering role—this time as real-life artist and pioneer Einar Wegener, who was one of the first people to have a sex-change operation.

In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick

Coming to film Dec. 11 Subtitled “The Tragedy of the Whaleship” the book is about the Essex—a ship that was sunk by a whale in 1819, leaving the crew at sea for more than 90 days. Ron Howard is adapting the book and Chris Hemsworth will star as first mate Owen Chase.

The “it” fun/funny beach read of the summer is basically “The Devil Wears Prada” for the digital age, complete with Diane von Furstenberg and Foursquare references.

How does one write about reclusive literary great? With great care, of course. This is the first printed biography published about the life and work of writer Joan Didion. Author Tracy Daugherty explores Didion’s professional and personal life and crafts an impressive tribute in the process.

book marks

8. Make Something Up: Stories You

thy new reads.

Can't Unread by Chuck Palahniuk (out now)

Funny, bizarre and sometimes dis-

read it first

f you're looking to do some reading this summer that will pay off later, here are a few books that will be making their way to the big screen this year. These are perfect picks for everyone who likes to say they liked the book better.

tributing—Chuck Palahniuk fans are going to get exactly what they’ve come to expect from the 21 stories and one novella that make up this compilation. And yes, Tyler Durden makes an appearance in one story.

Still looking to add to your summer reading list? Here are a few more notewor•The Wright Brothers by David McCullough •On the Move: A Life by Oliver Sacks •A Tale of Two Besties: A Hello Giggles Novel by Sophia Rossi •Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll •The Bronte Cabinet by Deborah Lutz •No Better Friend: One Man, One Dog, and Their Extraordinary Story of Courage and Survival in WWII by Robert Weintraub •The Dark Net: Inside the Digital Underworld by Jamie Bartlett •In the Country by Mia Alvar (June 16) •The Seven Good Years by Etgar Keret (June 16) •Music for Wartime by Rebecca Makkai (June 23) •Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget by Sarah Hepola (June 23) •The Star Side of Bird Hill by Naomi Jackson (June 30) •Among the Ten Thousand Things by Julia Pierpont (July 7) •The Small Backs of Children by Lidia Yuknavitch (July 7) •Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan (July 21) •What Pet Should I Get? by Dr. Seuss (July 28) •Infinite Home by Kathleen Alcott (Aug. 4) •The Beautiful Bureaucrat by Helen Phillips (Aug. 11) •You Too Can Have a Body Like Mine by Alexandra Kleeman (Aug. 25) •Why Not Me by Mindy Kaling (Sept. 15)

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big screen gems

movies

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ven though you’re looking to escape the heat inside an air conditioned theater, you don’t want to waste 10 bucks on just anything. Here are some of the season’s biggest and most buzzed about upcoming film releases.

ship between a high-school oddball and a classmate with leukemia. The film took home both the Grand Jury Prize and the audience award at the Sundance Film Festival.

Dope June 19

Produced by Forest Whitaker, Pharrell Williams and Sean Combs, “Dope” follows a black teenager who identifies as a geek until one night when he’s invited to an underground party that could change him.

Inside Out

June 19

When a young girl moves to a new town, her emotions create chaos when they try to take control of her mind. Yes, it’s a Disney/PIXAR movie but it also features the voices of Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling, Bill Hader and Rashida Jones just to name a few.

Ted 2 June 26

It surprised a lot of people that a movie about a talking teddy bear was funny. The sequel might be able to do the same.

Magic Mike XXL July 1

You know you secretly want to.

Terminator: Genisys July 1

Jurassic World

June 12

Just when you thought dinosaurs—or at least movies about them—were extinct, they come back. Whether you’re feeling nostalgic or you just want to watch Chris Pratt, there’s no shame in entering “Jurassic World.”

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl June 12

This story follows the bittersweet friend-

Another blast from the past. Now that he’s no longer the “Governator” Arnold Schwarzenegger is back, as promised, to protect Sarah Conner fight Skynet.

Amy July 3

The documentary about the late singer Amy Winehouse has been said to be heartbreaking. Bring your tissues.

Ant Man

July 17

Digging deep into the archives, Marvel

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is bringing the story of Ant Man to life. Paul Rudd will play Scott Lang, an ex-con man who becomes the smallest superhero ever to save the world.

Trainwreck July 17

Stereotypically the guys have their summer action movie and girls have their romantic comedies. But with writer Amy Schumer and director Judd Apatow, “Trainwreck” should be no average “chick flick.”

Southpaw July 24

Jake Gyllenhaal plays a boxer fighting his way back to the top after losing his wife and daughter.

Paper Towns July 24

Described by some as the “Gone Girl” for teens, “Paper Towns,” based on the book by John Green, is about a lovesick boy who goes on a road trip to search for the missing girl next door.

Mission Impossible: Rouge Nation July 31

There’s no telling what insane stunts Tom Cruise has left in his arsenal. On this mission, the IMF team takes on the Syndicate—an international organization that is as skilled as they are and hell-bent on destroying IMF.

Ricki and the Flash

Aug. 7

Queen Meryl Streep plays a rock and roll musician returning home to make peace with her family. Streep’s real-life daughter Mamie Gummer is also in the movie, which is an added bonus.

Diary of a Teenage Girl Aug. 7 Based on the graphic novel of the same

name, “Diary of a Teenage Girl” follows a young female artist in the 1970s as she starts a relationship with her mother’s boyfriend. The film was a favorite at Sundance.

Straight Outta Compton

Aug. 14

A part of hip-hop history is retold as the group N.W.A. emerges from the streets of Compton and changes pop culture. It should have a good soundtrack, too.

Mistress America Aug. 14

Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig are teaming up again (remember “Francis Ha”?) and based on the reviews coming out of Sundance, this one might just be their best collaboration yet.

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tv

small screen start ups Ballers

HBO, June 21

It could very well be an “Entourage” rip off (only this group of guys are football players, not Hollywood hotshots). But with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson headlining the show, it’s a good sign it will be entertaining.

The Brink HBO, June 21

While shows like “Veep” and “House of Cards” create storylines based on the art of politics, “The Brink” is a dark comedy about foreign affairs and the U.S. government’s attempt at preventing World War 3.

Starring Jack Black, who seems surprisingly normal in the trailer, and Tim Robbins, it’s a must-see.

True Detective HBO, June 21

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ecause we know you’ve started (and probably finished) the new season of “Orange Is the New Black,” here’s a guide on what to watch next.

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It may be in its second season, but “True Detective” is all new. New plot, new characters and even a new location. There are high expectations for Colin Farrell, Vince Vaughn and Rachel McAdams after last year’s stellar performances from Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.

Watch and see if the series lives up to its first run.

Scream

MTV, June 30

Nearly 20 years since the horror film was

released, “Scream” is back to haunt a new generation of teenagers. It’s the same premise, a new mask and instead of a series of movies, it’s now a TV series. Who’s behind the mask? Will all of the main characters get killed off? You’ll just have to tune in and see.

Reactor SYFY,

July 16

Do you like comedy? Science fiction? Celebrities? All three?

You may want to check out “Reactor.”

David Huntsberger, comedian and host of the popular podcast “Professor Blastoff,” is taking the lead on the talk/sketch series that will feature a mix of guests, exclusive clips and comedy bits all focused on a mix of pop culture and science fiction.

Wet Hot American Summer Netflix, July 17

For those who have been wondering what happened to the misguided youth at Camp Firewood, you’ll soon find out. The 2001

film is bringing back all of your favorite campers and counselors—as well as new ones—with a Netflix series. Here’s to jean jackets, tube socks and young love.

I am Cait E!, July 26

Since her “Vanity Fair” cover was revealed recently, it seems that everybody wants to know more about Caitlin Jenner.

Here’s our chance.

The eight-part documentary series, “I am Cait,” will explore Jenner’s transition from male to female and how her relationships are affected.

Mr. Robinson NBC, Aug. 5

Craig Robinson usually provides laughs from the sidelines as a supporting character—you most likely remember him from “The Office” and “Pineapple Express”— but now he gets to take center stage in his own sitcom aptly titled “Mr. Robinson.” On the show, he’s a substitute teacher by day and musician by night (playing in his band Nasty Delicious).

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