With 232 pages and an expanded 12″ by 12″ format, our biggest print issue yet celebrates the people, places, music, and art of our hometown, including cover features on David Lynch, Nipsey Hussle, Syd, and Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records, plus Brian Wilson, Cuco, Ty Segall, Lord Huron, Remi Wolf, The Doors, the art of RISK, Taz, Estevan Oriol, Kii Arens, and Edward Colver, and so much more.
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Photo by Michael Muller. Image design by Gene Bresler at Catch Light Digital. Cobver design by Jerome Curchod.
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MUNA hair/makeup: Caitlin Wronski
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Bob Mould, Here We Go Crazy
Explicitly pitched as a response to the unrest of early 2025, the former Hüsker Dü leader’s first album in five years continues to confidently summon instant-earworm hooks and visceral thrills.
Vundabar, Surgery and Pleasure
The infectious Boston trio’s sixth album adds some complexity to their signature jangle with darker, rougher textures, though its lyrics don’t always live up to the music’s maturity level.
Alabaster DePlume, A Blade Because a Blade Is Whole
Informed by the dualities of harm and healing, the English saxophonist and poet weaves a tapestry of sounds—spiritual jazz, folk, classical, and beyond—into a potent missive of grace.
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First Listen
Bay Ledges Explore the Complexity of Grief on “Float”
Zach Hurd’s debut album Ritual is out May 27.
March 10, 2022
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Polyplastic Create a Colorful World for Their Dark Music in “I See a Dip” Video
Their debut album Medium Complications is out next month.
February 25, 2022
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Chelsea Jade Turns Fantasy Into Real-Life Touch on “Good Taste”
The single arrives with a visual ahead of the release of her album Soft Spot on April 29.
February 24, 2022
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NAKAYA Silences Inner Demons in Her New “Try” Video
The single arrives with news of the LA songwriter’s new EP Fire Becomes Me, which arrives April 1.
February 16, 2022
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Haunted Summer Announce New LP with a Cover of Daniel Johnston’s “You Put My Love Out the Door”
The ethereal folk duo’s next album Whole will arrive this summer via LaunchLeft.
February 14, 2022
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Sondre Lerche Sets an Epic Musical Rant to Song on His New Single “Avatars of Love”
The Norwegian songwriter also walks us through the reference points for the 10-minute title track from his forthcoming album.
February 14, 2022
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St. Lucia Take Flight in the Video for New Single “Rocket on My Feet”
The duo returns with their first new music since 2018 through their new label home, Nettwerk Records.
February 10, 2022
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MALIA Looks Back on an Unbalanced Relationship on New Single “Only One”
The LA-based songwriter’s latest EP “What’s After ‘I Love You?’” arrives March 4.
February 08, 2022
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Chief Cleopatra Envisions a Chance Romantic Encounter on New Single “Fortuity”
The Austin-based songwriter recruits The Bright Light Social Hour on her latest single from her forthcoming EP “Luna.”
February 08, 2022
SOFI TUKKER Rally Back and Forth in Their “Original Sin” Video
The single announces their new album “WET TENNIS,” out April 29.
February 04, 2022
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Homeschool Lets the Loneliness Seep in on New Single “Wino”
Tom D’Agustino’s post–Active Bird Community solo venture releases the track ahead of his “Homeschool: Book II” EP.
February 01, 2022
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Dana Williams Dreams Up a Romantic Apocalypse in “The End of the World” Video
The alt-R&B songwriter’s new single arrives with a stylish visual.
January 28, 2022
Night Shop Find an Escape in Their “Let Me Let It Go” Video
Justin Sullivan’s latest project “Forever Night” arrives February 11 via Dangerbird.
January 26, 2022
The Furniture Share the Dense and Dark Ambient Landscape “Set to Quiver”
The Baltimore-based duo’s self-titled debut arrives this Friday via Cigarettes After Sex’s Spanish Prayers label.
January 25, 2022
Cloud Cult Hitch a Ride in Their “One Way Out of a Hole” Video
The recent live stream favorite will appear on the group’s forthcoming LP “Metamorphosis,” out March 4 via their own Earthology Records.
January 17, 2022
Ceramic Animal Break Out From the Hold of Solitude in Their “Up in Smoke” Video
The Eastern PA band’s new album “Sweet Unknown” drops March 4 via Easy Eye Sound.
January 13, 2022
Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, and Julien Baker Announce Summer Co-Headlining Tour
The songwriters’ July/August North American itinerary includes mostly outdoor dates with Spencer. supporting.
January 10, 2022
Devo Drop Two Live Cuts From 1977 Ahead of Forthcoming Melanie Nissen Photo Book
These live versions of “Praying Hands” and “Too Much Paranoias” from the Starwood will be included as a 7-inch with special edition copies of “HARD + FAST.”
December 14, 2021
DAISY WORLD Shares a Live, Acoustic Take on New Single “picnic”
The track was released in conjunction with Daisy Hamel-Buffa’s latest clothing collection.
December 14, 2021
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Announce “Live at Levitation” Album, Out Now
The prolific Australian collective’s new live LP includes their 2014 and 2016 sets at Austin’s Levitation Festival.
December 10, 2021
