Every Zing Now: 19 Memorable Music Tweets From 2017
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The world went through a lot this year — Trump, an investigation into Russian election interference, Nazis, an Arcade Fire album rollout. Twitter also went through a lot this year — Trump, an investigation into Russian election interference, a controversy about verifying Nazis, and, perhaps most shockingly, a new 280 character limit. It’s been a wild ride!
So how did we cope with it all? By listening to a lot of music, mostly. How did musicians cope with it all? By spewing their thoughts and jokes and opinions all over the internet, apparently. Below, you can find a list of all the good, the bad, and the ugly that came out of musicians’ Twitter accounts in the year of our Lorde 2017. And please, feel free to tweet about it.
19. We’re still waiting
Suggestion: @smashmouth & @carseatheadrest split EP where each covers a song by the other. Please make it happen.
— alligator grappler (@crockodials) January 17, 2017
I don't think they would think that's cool but we're game.
— Smash Mouth (@smashmouth) January 17, 2017
let's make it happen!
— car seat headrest (@carseatheadrest) January 18, 2017
BAM!
— Smash Mouth (@smashmouth) January 18, 2017
18. Thor Harris teaches you how to punch a Nazi
dear friend Thor Harris was suspended from Twitter for posting this how punch nazis
in the face video. here you go! pic.twitter.com/1tJcKiWi7c— Xiu Xiu (@XiuXiuforLife) February 8, 2017
17. Sheryl Crow is still alive
Oh man, @SherylCrow must be rolling in her grave right now… pic.twitter.com/o69j53JteC
— Tuna Ketchup (@TunaCatsup) July 28, 2017
Dude. I'm still alive. https://t.co/CoFpuTpekf
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) July 28, 2017
In the studio today & I saw I'd be "rolling in my grave" – inspired me to write a song "Dude, I'm Still Alive!" @JeffreyTrott @andrewpetroff pic.twitter.com/7dwaNuMENK
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) July 29, 2017
16. Owl City explains the logistics of firefly hugging
.@pryce_d since you asked…. pic.twitter.com/z4LFlisYfQ
— Owl City (@owlcity) June 21, 2017
15. John Mayer comes to your party
I will come to your party, play "Cut to the Feeling" exactly twice, establish a connection with your pets and then
— John Mayer (@JohnMayer) May 29, 2017
14. Abra is a spooky bitch
HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13TH TO ALL MY SPOOKY BITCHES THROW THAT ASS IN A PENTACLE KISS ME THRU THE OUIJA BOARD XOXO
— (@abra) October 13, 2017
13. Lil B gives thanks
I want to send respect to Taylor Swift!! I appreciate her music and the vibes she sends To all! I also think she is a cutie sometimes in her videos!! Go girl! – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) November 22, 2017
12. Chance The Rapper drags Joey
Gross. Don’t. https://t.co/CjkoGUktTD
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) December 5, 2017
So we're cutting off all human contact between the sexes now? Isn't that Sharia law?
— Joey (@joeynemati) December 5, 2017
Stop trying to make people hug you Joey. No one wants your hugs or hyperbolic racist comparisons or unbuttoned top button. Keep it all to yourself, Joey.
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) December 5, 2017
11. Violent J forms an unexpected supergroup
@KayHanley – It's @icp's VIOLENT J! I'd love the chance to actually know you and be friends all these years later! How can I be down? – VJ @LettersToCleo
— Insane Clown Posse (@icp) November 17, 2017
Hey, J! Long time, no see 🙂
— Kay Hanley (@kayhanley) November 18, 2017
Mind following @icp so I can send you a DM?
— Insane Clown Posse (@icp) November 21, 2017
10. Phil Elverum starts a side career
hey folks
— Phil Elverum (@PWElverum) June 8, 2017
That was a Marc Maron impression.
— Phil Elverum (@PWElverum) June 8, 2017
9. Gucci Mane makes a friend
Yo @Gladwell author to author I love your books we should collab we the pic.twitter.com/wg8ITghNYb
— Gucci Mane (@gucci1017) September 12, 2017
8. Joey Bada$$ and the folly of man
Always listen to the pros. pic.twitter.com/GiZMdy0C3v
— Norm Kelly (@norm) August 24, 2017
7. Lorde and Charli XCX uncover the truth
@charli_xcx omg the bonnaroo logo is literally a fidget spinner pic.twitter.com/6fxTayumDl
— Lorde (@lorde) June 11, 2017
Fuuuuuuuuckkkk! #relevant
— CHARLI XCX (@charli_xcx) June 11, 2017
6. TLC remain consistent
Does anyone know if TLC has relaxed its policy on scrubs?
— Paul F. Tompkins (@PFTompkins) June 6, 2017
hell no!
— TLC (@OfficialTLC) June 6, 2017
5. Cher masters the art of the clapback
Those Who Can Must Take a DREAMER In2 Their Home & Protect Them‼️I’m Ready 2 Do This & Others in MY BUSINESS WILL DO THE SAME‼️SANCTUARY
— Cher (@cher) September 5, 2017
Sure you will Cher.. I'll believe it when I see it!
— Brenda (@bwebb56) September 5, 2017
Then keep your eyes open bitch
— Cher (@cher) September 5, 2017
4. Dad makes dad joke
Remember to wear proper glasses today when viewing the #SolarEclipse. You don't want to get… https://t.co/mNJPZwPIz4
— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) August 21, 2017
3. Belle & Sebastian forget something
Shit, we left Richard in North Dakota. Anyone want to be a hero and get him to St Paul, Minnesota somehow. The gig hangs in the balance..
— stuart murdoch (@nee_massey) August 15, 2017
2. Perfume Genius sorts some shit out
I'm the indie sorting hat send me your indie musicians and i will place them in their house #indie
— Perfume Genius (@perfumegenius) July 1, 2017
1. Deadmau5 does … something, probably, but we wouldn’t know
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