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Expect a New Lana Del Rey Album Out on Independence Day

Del Rey revealed a July 4 release date for her second LP of 2021 called “Blue Banisters.”

April 28, 2021
Willa Amai Reminds Us Why Love Is Worthwhile on “Not a Soldier”

Signed by Linda Perry at 12 years old, the songwriter shares another single.

April 01, 2021
Neighborhoods
Lydia Luce Takes to Her Porch in East Nashville to Play “Occasionally” for “Neighborhoods”

Luce performs the “Dark River” opener with string accompaniment from Laura Epling and Maggie Chafee.

March 09, 2021
Robert Finley Announces New Dan Auerbach–Produced LP, Shares “Souled Out on You”

The single is the first taste of “Sharecropper’s Son,” out May 21 on Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound.

March 05, 2021
Acid Dad Announce New LP “Take It From the Dead” with Homage to Sea-Doos “RC Driver”

The NY-based alt-rockers’ latest will be co-released by Greenway Records and The Reverberation Appreciation Society.

February 19, 2021
Hear an Early Stream of Anna Akana’s New EP “No Longer Yours”

The songwriter and comedian shares her follow up to 2019’s “Casualty.”

February 18, 2021

LYDIA LUCE

Lydia Luce Muses on Addictive Relationships with “Tangled Love”

The track arrives ahead of the February 26 release of “Dark River,” as well as a newly announced virtual release show.

February 11, 2021
Genevieve Stokes Looks Back on Her Past in “Surface Tension” Video

The Portland singer shares the first single from her forthcoming debut EP.

February 05, 2021
Vision Video Announce Debut LP “Inked in Red,” Share “Static Drone”

The gothy new-wavers plan to release the record April 16.

February 03, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch Kathleen Perform “Can’t Sleep” in Atwater Village for “Neighborhoods”

The up-and-coming songwriter performs the track from her recent “Kathleen II” EP in Los Angeles.

February 02, 2021
Lo Talker Flirt with Nihilism in Their “Don’t Hide That Light Pt. 2” Video

The Athens-based rockers share the latest single from “A Comedy of Errors,” which arrives March 19.

January 27, 2021
Clairo Shares New Track “Just for Today” via Instagram

The songwriter posted the audio for a new acoustic tune last night.

January 26, 2021
OK Go Share Two New Versions of Their “This Will Be Our Year” Cover

The new EP follows the band’s 2004 cover of the Zombies track.

January 22, 2021
Thee Sacred Souls Share a Laidback Super 8 Video for “It’s Our Love”

The track appeared as a B-side on the San Diego soul trio’s recent “Will I See You Again” 7-inch.

January 22, 2021
Luna Shadows Muses About Technology and Generation Gaps on “nite swim”

The new single arrives ahead of the songwriter’s debut, “Digital Pacific,” out February 12.

January 13, 2021
Finn Wolfhard’s Band The Aubreys Team Up with Lunar Vacation for New Track “No Offerings”

Wolfhard’s post-Calpurnia project adds to their growing track list with the help of the Atlanta indie rock group.

January 12, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch Beau Play “Dance With Me” and “One Wing” in Malibu for “Neighborhoods”

The NY-based rockers take their songs out West to Southern California.

January 12, 2021
Help Vic Mensa’s Non-Profit SaveMoneySaveLife Recoup Losses From a New Years Eve Burglary

The South Side Chicago org lost over $40,000 worth of donated items, from new shoes to medical supplies.

January 11, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch Manu Grace Play “Two Weeks” in Cape Town for “Neighborhoods”

The South African songwriter performs her “No Room for Error” single in front of some dramatic greenery.

December 29, 2020
Neighborhoods
Watch Rozzi Play “Orange Skies” and “Best Friend Song” in NYC for “Neighborhoods”

The LA songwriter filmed the set with two friends on a recent trip to the East Coast.

December 18, 2020
cleopatrick Hold Band Tryouts in Their Video for New Single “GOOD GRIEF”

The Ontario-based duo anticipate the release of their debut LP—and the return of mosh pits—in 2021.

December 11, 2020
Office Romance Share a Festive Visual for “Hanukkah Lights”

The track comes from the debut album from actor Amy Carlson and members of Les Savy Fav, “Holidays of Love.”

December 10, 2020
Devora Shares a Southwestern Acid-Trip Video for Debut Single “Not Dead Yet”

The Arizona-raised songwriter also reveals her signing to Tiger Tone Records.

December 10, 2020
Soft Glas Announces New LP with a Video for the Optimistic Single “Cyclones”

You can expect the latest project from Joao Gonzalez in early 2021.

December 04, 2020
Left Field Messiah Share a Trancey Animated Video for “Fuzz Machine”

It’s the latest from the synthpop supergroup featuring members of Hot Hot Heat and Fitz and the Tantrums.

December 03, 2020
Film + TV
PJ Harvey Doc “A Dog Called Money” Set to Premiere Next Week via Maestro

The streaming platform will unveil the film December 7 with an intro from director Seamus Murphy.

December 02, 2020
Smallpools Recap the Chaotic Year on New Single “Simulation”

Expect the electro-rock trio’s sophomore album early next year.

December 02, 2020
Phoebes Unite on the Waller-Bridge-Directed Video for Bridgers’ “Savior Complex”

The “Punisher” single comes to life, courtesy of the “Fleabag” star.

December 01, 2020
Neighborhoods
Watch KAYE Cover Daniel Caesar on an NYC Rooftop for “Neighborhoods”

Along with her take on “Get You,” Charlene Kaye sings her own single “Conscious Control.”

November 24, 2020
Neighborhoods
Watch Thunder Jackson Play Two Songs at Bombay Beach for “Neighborhoods”

The songwriter performs “Find Yourself” and “Lucky” from the Southern California art hub.

November 19, 2020
Pieta Brown Re-Teams with Bon Iver’s S. Carey for New Single “Follow You”

The track—released via Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records—arrives with a stark black-and-white video.

November 19, 2020
Neighborhoods
Watch Eric Earley of Blitzen Trapper Play Two Songs in His Portland Backyard for “Neighborhoods”

The setlist consists of “Dead Billie Jean” and “Magical Thinking,” both from the band’s latest album.

November 17, 2020
Hear Planningtorock Remix Romy of The xx’s Debut Single “Lifetime”

The “Let It Happen” rework arrives with a trippy visual.

November 17, 2020
Danielle Durack Captures the Feeling of a Fresh Breakup in Her “Eggshells” Video

The Phoenix-based songwriter takes a jog to air her grievances in the clip for her latest single.

November 16, 2020
Phony Ppl Head to Work in the Mines with Joey Bada$$ in “On My Shit” Video

The latest offering from the Brooklyn group’s forthcoming LP follows their viral collab with Megan Thee Stallion.

November 13, 2020
Neighborhoods
Watch “Ozark” and “The OA” Composer Saunder Jurriaans Play Some Songs in His Pond for “Neighborhoods”

The songwriter performs “Easy Now” and “A Different Shade of the Same” from his debut album “Beasts” in Los Angeles.

November 12, 2020
Good Boy Daisy Infuse Carefree Pop with Heavy Rock Influences on Debut Single “Grey”

Twin sisters Hallie and Dylinn Mayes pack a punch with their introductory track.

November 12, 2020

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Neighborhoods
Watch Joe Wong Play “Nite Creatures” with a Five-Piece Orchestra in Pasadena for “Neighborhoods”

The composer performs the title track from his recent LP from his backyard in Southern California.

November 10, 2020
Chicano Batman to Join LA Phil for Eighth Episode of SOUND/STAGE

The band also discusses cross-cultural influences on the program, kicking off Friday morning.

November 09, 2020

Outkast / Photo by Alan Sartirana

Swizz Beatz (Accidentally) Revealed Plans for an OutKast vs. A Tribe Called Quest Verzuz Battle

The producer also shared ambitious plans for the IG Live series beyond the pandemic.

November 09, 2020
In Conversation
In Conversation: CeeLo and Sam I Recall the 16-Year Process of Recording Their Collaborative Single

The Goodie Mob rapper also discusses future projects on the latest installment of Sam I’s series of interviews with his collaborators on “Random Shit From the Internet Era.”

November 05, 2020
Watch Arcade Fire Debut New Song “Generation A” on “Colbert” Special Last Night

While we anticipate a new Arcade Fire record—and election results—the band gave us something to tide us over.

November 04, 2020
Hear Tegan and Sara’s Contribution to the “Happiest Season” Soundtrack

The Hulu film also features new music from Sia, Bebe Rexha, and Brandy Clark.

October 30, 2020
Public Enemy Share Visual for “Public Enemy Number Won” with Beastie Boys and Run-DMC

The lyric video features vintage footage of both groups in their ’80s heydays.

October 29, 2020
Join Kamasi Washington and the LA Phil Tomorrow for the Latest Episode of SOUND/STAGE

The installment titled “Becoming” begins at 10 a.m. PST, and will also feature poet/activist Ishmael Reed and musician Louie Vega.

October 29, 2020
In Conversation
In Conversation: Alex Ebert and Sam I (f.k.a. Sam Spiegel) Discuss Songwriting and Collaboration Over Zoom

The Edward Sharpe frontman joins Sam I for the first of several conversations the artist held with his collaborators on his new album “Random Shit From the Internet Era.”

October 29, 2020
The Happy Fits Compete in a Battle of the Bands in Their “Hold Me Down” Video

The indie trio’s latest visual aims to benefit NIVA and the #SaveOurStages initiative.

October 29, 2020
Neighborhoods
Watch Delta Spirit’s Matthew Logan Vasquez Play Two Songs in a River for “Neighborhoods”

The band’s vocalist plays “Home Again” and “What Is There” in Wimberley, Texas.

October 28, 2020
Austin Ward Reflects on Childhood and Loss of Innocence in “Honeysuckle” Video

The songwriter also announces a November 10 live stream where he’ll play tracks from his debut EP “Side A.”

October 28, 2020
Art & CultureFilm + TV
Tenacious D Filmed an Operatic Cover of “Time Warp” From “Rocky Horror Picture Show”

Pretty much everyone from Senator Elizabeth Warren to Eric Andre cameo in the video.

October 27, 2020
Stream Local Natives’ New “Sour Lemon” EP in Full

The four-song project will also get a 10-inch vinyl release on November 13 via Loma Vista.

October 23, 2020
Watch an Exclusive Clip of Rufus Wainwright Performing “Devils and Angels (Hatred)” on “Austin City Limits”

Preview Wainwright’s first-ever ACL appearance before it airs tomorrow night.

October 23, 2020
Watch the New Fred Armisen–Directed Video for Joe Wong’s “Nite Creatures”

The features-heavy debut LP from the multi-instrumentalist is out now.

October 21, 2020
Boulevards Announces “Brother!” EP, Shares “Luv n Pain” Video

The four-song EP from Jamil Rashad drops December 18 via Normaltown Records.

October 21, 2020
Neighborhoods
Watch Matt Costa Play Two Tracks From His Home in Laguna Beach for “Neighborhoods”

The songwriter gives an acoustic performance of “Sky Full of Tears” and “Let Love Heal” in his backyard.

October 20, 2020
Andra Day to Perform with the LA Phil in the Latest Episode of SOUND/STAGE

Catch Day performing her own songs, as well as a Nina Simone cover, this Friday.

October 14, 2020
Hear Madison Cunningham Cover The Beatles’ “In My Life”

The acoustic single arrives ahead of the songwriter’s “Wednesday” EP, out November 6.

October 14, 2020
Coco Reilly Announces Self-Titled LP, Shares First Two Singles

“The Truth Will Always Find a Way” and “Suited” arrive ahead of the record’s December 9 release.

October 13, 2020
Kristeen Young Unearths David Bowie Collaboration for Her Forthcoming Record Store Day Release

Hear “American Landfill,” a reworking of the art-rock songwriter’s 2003 Bowie-featuring “Saviour.”

October 13, 2020
Playlist
Raye Zaragoza Embraces Her Indigenous Identity in Video for New Track “Rebel Soul”

The LA-based songwriter also shares a playlist for Indigenous Peoples Day.

October 12, 2020
Neighborhoods
Watch Kat Cunning Play “Supernova” and “King of Shadow” for “Neighborhoods”

The actor/songwriter performs the tracks in their backyard in LA.

October 09, 2020
Yola Teams Up with Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, and Jason Isbell for “Hold On”

A portion of the single’s proceeds will benefit MusicCares and National Bailout Collective.

October 09, 2020
Episode 3 of LA Phil’s SOUND/STAGE Will Feature Andra Day Performing “Rise Up”

Entitled “Power to the People!,” the episode will begin streaming tomorrow.

October 08, 2020
In Conversation
Watch Thurston Moore Interview Big Joanie’s Estella Adeyeri

Watch Moore and the feminist Afro-punk trio’s bassist have a chat in a London pub.

October 08, 2020
Hermitude Teams Up with Kimbra for the Personal Single “Janela”

The song will appear on the duo’s deluxe edition of their 2019 LP Pollyanarchy.

October 08, 2020
ONR Duets with Phantogram’s Sarah Barthel on the Lovelorn “Must Stop”

The Scottish songwriter shares a video for his latest single.

October 02, 2020
LA Phil’s SOUND/STAGE to Air Second Episode “Salón Los Ángeles” This Friday

The episode will focus on 20th century dance, from NYC jazz to Mexico City’s danzón.

October 01, 2020
theLINE Share Rallying Cry “Harmony Do You Miss We”

The California pop-punk band shares the second single from their forthcoming EP “Sour to Punker.”

October 01, 2020
Dollshot Announce New LP “Some of Them Are Killers,” Share First Single “Stalker”

The shapeshifting duo take a dark synthpop turn on their latest track, which arrives with a video.

September 29, 2020
Art & Culture
LA Phil’s SOUND/STAGE Lineup Includes Sets from Kamasi Washington, Chicano Batman and More

J’nai Bridges, Andra Day, and Jean-Yves Thibaudet round out the event, launched last Friday.

September 28, 2020
Neighborhoods
Watch VÉRITÉ Play “younger women” for “Neighborhoods”

The Brooklyn-based singer gives us a keyboard performance of her new single from Warwick, NY.

September 28, 2020
The Shins Return with Upbeat New Single “The Great Divide”

The past-meets-future single is the band’s first new music in over two years.

September 24, 2020

Tame Impala / photo by Adrian Santos

Watch Tame Impala Play “Borderline” on “The Tonight Show”

Kevin Parker gives a synth-heavy performance of the “Slow Rush” single for Jimmy Fallon.

September 23, 2020
Local Natives Release “Violet Street” Remix LP Volume 1

The full curated remix album will be out May 1.

March 27, 2020
Bon Iver Share New “Blood Bank” Live Recordings, Launch Initiative to Aid COVID-19 Relief

Proceeds from their merch sales will now benefit local orgs supporting those affected by coronavirus.

March 26, 2020

Phantogram performing at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on 9/5/2014 / Photo by Alix Spence

Quarantined? Learn Guitar With Fender Play

They’re offering three free months of lessons to the first 100k people to sign up.

March 20, 2020
LISTEN: Wallows Embark on a New Era with “OK”

It’s the first single following their 2019 debut album, “Nothing Happens.”

March 19, 2020
WATCH: Maya Hawke Announces Debut Album, Is An Intergalactic Cowboy

“Blush” will be released June 19, and the “By Myself” music video is out today. 

March 18, 2020
Kacey Musgraves, Brittany Howard, Margo Price, and More Aiding in Nashville Relief

Musicians are pitching in after a tornado in Tennessee yesterday took lives and damaged beloved structures.

March 04, 2020
WATCH: PVRIS Release “Dead Weight” Video, Announce Tour Dates

Their new album “Use Me” will be out May 1.

March 04, 2020

Crowd for Run the Jewels / FYF 2014 / photo by Breanna Murphy

Dozens of “Coronavirus” Songs on Spotify

There’s already 65 songs with “coronavirus” in the title on the streaming service.

March 03, 2020

HAIM / Photo by Alix Spence

HAIM Announce New Album “Women in Music Pt.III”

The threesome’s third album is due out April 24.

March 02, 2020
PREMIERE: The Voodoo Children (K. Flay Producer JT Daly) Drop “Caroline”

The band releases the first single off their forthcoming EP, “Instant Nostalgia.”

February 20, 2020
Cavetown Is Sugar-Addled on “Sweet Tooth”

The single comes off his forthcoming album “SLEEPYHEAD,” out March 27. 

February 13, 2020
Roots Picnic 2020 Lineup Announced

This year’s roster includes Meek Mill, Summer Walker, DaBaby, Thundercat, and more.

February 11, 2020
A$AP Mob’s J. Scott Has Passed Away

According to reports, the Atlanta-born DJ died over the weekend.

February 03, 2020
PREMIERE: Dear Boy Find Their Purpose on “The Nominee”

They’re currently at work on the follow-up to last year’s “The Strawberry” EP.

January 27, 2020
WATCH: Wallows’ Faces Distort in “Remember When” Video

The track is off their debut album “Nothing Happens” from last year.

January 17, 2020

Photo by Atiba Jefferson. Background photo by Glen E. Friedman.

New Documentary “Beastie Boys Story” Is Coming to Apple

Produced by Spike Jonze and written by Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz.

January 15, 2020
Rush Drummer and Lyricist Neil Peart, Remembered

Artists react to the passing of the iconic drummer today at the age of 67.

January 10, 2020
PREMIERE: Chloe Moriondo Takes Care of a Schoolgirl Crush in “Kindergarten” Video

The seventeen-year-old YouTube sensation has a new ukulele jam.

January 10, 2020
WATCH: Grouplove Release Video for New Single “Deleter”

Off the Los Angeles band’s upcoming fourth album.

January 08, 2020
Grimes Is Becoming a Video Game Character in “Cyberpunk 2077”

She’ll also be on the official soundtrack along with Run The Jewels, A$AP Rocky, and more.

December 13, 2019
PREMIERE: Still Corners Share Two New Live Studio Recordings

The band covers Richard & Linda Thompson’s “Cavalry Cross” and reworks their single “Black Lagoon.”

November 25, 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Vampire Weekend Play “White Sky” on “Austin City Limits”

The indie rockers perform a song off their 2010 album “Contra” in their second “ACL” appearance.

November 07, 2019
Sam Spiegel, Freddie Gibbs, and BJ the Chicago Kid Team Up on “Used To Be My Homie”

Spiegel is releasing his first full-length in ten years this February.

November 05, 2019

Cut Chemist / photo by Carlo Cavaluzzi

Art & Culture
Cold Chillin’ Announces “Goin’ Off” Book Release Party This Friday in LA

The celebration of Ben Merlis’ new book will also feature Marley Marl, Cut Chemist, and Peanut Butter Wolf.

October 30, 2019
WATCH: HAIM Team with Paul Thomas Anderson Again for “Now I’m In It”

The new single was produced by Rostam Batmanglij and Ariel Rechtshaid.

October 30, 2019
PREMIERE: Tessa Violet Knows “Words Ain’t Enough” on Her Second Album’s Lead Single

The singer/songwriter has a new record called “Bad Ideas” out tomorrow.

October 24, 2019