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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Alex G, God Save the Animals
Alex Giannascoli’s latest has a density to its proceedings that his previous albums lack—all while maintaining the quirk and intimacy of the bedsit recording proposition of his project’s origin.
The Mars Volta, The Mars Volta
This self-titled record takes The Mars Volta in the most unexpected of directions as it firmly shakes off any preconceptions of what this band is or ever was.
The Wonder Years, The Hum Goes on Forever
The Philly punk six-piece work through the pandemic era’s toughest battles on what could go down as their masterpiece.
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Noga Erez Taps Missy Elliott for “Nails” Remix
These are two badass ladies you do not want to cross.
September 16, 2022
Lowertown Unravel the Intricacies of a Toxic Relationship on New Single “Antibiotics”
Their debut album I Love to Lie is out October 21 via Dirty Hit.
September 15, 2022
Dora Jar Falls Down the Rabbit Hole on Surreal New Single “Bump”
The single arrives with a video drawing heavy influence from Alice in Wonderland.
September 15, 2022
Sylvan Esso Returned to Their Milwaukee Roots to Throw Out First Pitch at Brewers Game
The duo ran through the rain to make it in time.
September 15, 2022
Björk Shares an Avant-Garde Vision of Love in Video for New Single “Ovule”
It’s the second single from her album Fossora, which arrives September 30.
September 14, 2022
Hand Habits Release Two New Tracks for Sylvan Esso’s Psychic Hotline Single Series
Meg Duffy shares “Greatest Weapon” and “Under the Water” with the latter featuring longtime pal Amelia Meath on lead vocals.
September 14, 2022
Angel Olsen Teams Up with Sturgill Simpson for New Rendition of “Big Time”
The title track from Olsen’s latest album gets a country-fied makeover.
September 13, 2022
Dehd’s Garage Rock Sound Melts in the Hot New Mexican Sun on New Single “Eggshells”
The new single follows the trio’s recent album Blue Skies, released this past May.
September 13, 2022
In Conversation
Sampa the Great Is Only Getting Greater
The Zambia-born artist shares how a return home inspired her powerful sophomore LP As Above, So Below.
September 13, 2022
Mykki Blanco Makes a Nuanced Return to Hip-Hop with “Pink Diamond Bezel”
“The song feels as if it’s the love child of Pharrell Williams and The Neptunes as much as Jack White.”
September 13, 2022
Kelela Returns with Stirring Single “Washed Away,” Her First New Music in Five Years
“Please TRUST the bangers are on the way. but first: how’s your heart?”
September 13, 2022
Wednesday Share Pulverizing Debut Single for Dead Oceans “Bull Believer”
News of the Asheville-based group’s signing to the indie giant arrives with a video for the nearly nine-minute single.
September 08, 2022
Run the Jewels Wrote the Theme Song for “Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm”
The smart-mouthed junk food team returns with a feature film on November 8.
September 08, 2022
The Beatles’ “Revolver” Is Getting a New Deluxe Boxset Release
The set features a new album mix, a 100-page book with a foreword written by Paul McCartney, an essay by Questlove, detailed track notes, and other goodies.
September 07, 2022
Tegan and Sara Share Trailer for Upcoming TV Series, Cover Smashing Pumpkins’ “Today”
Their show High School, which is based on the duo’s bestselling memoir, debuts next month.
September 07, 2022
Brian Eno Shares “We Let It In” Featuring Vocals From His Daughter Darla Eno
It’s the second single from his forthcoming album FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE, out October 14.
September 07, 2022
Aoife Nessa Frances Taps Into the Power of Her Dreams for New Single “This Still Life”
Her sophomore album Protector is out October 28 via Partisan.
September 06, 2022
Pixies Debate The Kinks vs. Van Halen on New Track “Dregs of the Wine”
It’s the third single from the group’s forthcoming album Doggerel that’s out September 30.
September 06, 2022
Björk Gets Groovy with Fungi in the Video for New Single “Atopos”
It’s the first song and video from her forthcoming album Fossora.
September 06, 2022
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar and Taylour Paige Bring Tense Single “We Cry Together” to Life with New Short Film
The track appears on Lamar’s recent album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.
September 01, 2022
Cakes Da Killa Announces Sophomore Album “Svengali,” Shares the Seductive Title Track
The follow-up to 2016’s Hedonism is out October 28 via Young Art Records.
September 01, 2022
Mount Kimbie Share “MK 3.5” Project with Features From Danny Brown, Slowthai, and Liv.e
The project follows last year’s singles “Black Stone” and “Blue Liquid.”
September 01, 2022
Gorillaz Announce 8th Studio Album with “New Gold” Featuring Tame Impala and Bootie Brown
Cracker Island is out February 24 via Warner Records.
August 31, 2022
Björk Continues to Expand Her Mesmerizing Creative World with “Fossora” Album Art
The new album is out September 30.
August 31, 2022
Special Interest and Mykki Blanco Shine a Light on Those Processing Grief in the Club on “Midnight Legend”
The New Orleans punks’ third album Endure is out November 4 via Rough Trade.
August 31, 2022
Tove Lo Samples 1972 Synth Pop Hit “Popcorn” for Her Latest Single Lovesick Single “2 Die 4”
The popstar’s fifth studio album Dirt Femme is out October 14.
August 30, 2022
Dawn Richard
Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn Announce Collaborative Project “Pigments”
They’ve shared the first movement from the album that’s out October 21 via Merge.
August 30, 2022
Arctic Monkeys Set the Scene for Their New LP with Lead Single “There’d Better Be a Mirrorball”
Their forthcoming album The Car is out October 21.
August 30, 2022
MorMor Shares the Perfect Bittersweet Anthem for the End of Summer with “Seasons Change”
The single follows last month’s “Far Apart,” the Toronto musician’s first track in two years.
August 25, 2022
Rina Sawayama Searches for Her Lost Younger Self on Affecting New Single “Phantom”
Her sophomore album Hold the Girl is out September 16 via Dirty Hit.
August 25, 2022
Art & Culture
Björk Announces New Podcast Exploring Her Vast Catalog Ahead of Forthcoming Album “Fossora”
The first three episodes of Björk: Sonic Symbolism will be released on September 1.
August 25, 2022
Palm Get Funky with a High School Drumline Sample, Steelpan, and Timpani on “Parable Lickers”
Their album Nicks and Grazes is out October 14 via Saddle Creek.
August 24, 2022
Tegan and Sara Explore Both Sides of a Wounded Relationship on “Faded Like a Feeling”
It’s the third single from their forthcoming album Crybaby, out October 21 via Mom+Pop.
August 24, 2022
Arctic Monkeys Reveal Release Date and Album Art for New LP “The Car”
The group’s seventh studio album drops October 21.
August 24, 2022
Melody’s Echo Chamber Shares Title Track From Lost 2013 LP “Unfold”
Scrapped after Melody Prochet and co-producer Kevin Parker broke up in 2013, the project is finally seeing the light of day on September 30.
August 23, 2022
Sleater-Kinney, Courtney Barnett, and Fred Armisen Honor the Late Olivia Newton-John by Getting “Physical”
The musicians broke a sweat on stage with their exercise headbands and light exercise choreography.
August 23, 2022
The National and Bon Iver Mourn a Loss of Innocence on “Weird Goodbyes”
The new single arose from an unexpected encounter with a drum machine.
August 23, 2022
Lee Fields Chases After Unrequited Love on “Sentimental Fool”
It’s the title track from his forthcoming album out October 28 via Daptone Records.
August 18, 2022
Magdalena Bay Give Soccer Mommy’s “Shotgun” a Dazzling Electro-Disco Makeover
Sophie Allison also shares a “slowed + reverb” version of the Sometimes, Forever single.
August 18, 2022
Nick Hakim Captures Love’s Sublime Presence on “Happen”
The new single announces his forthcoming album Cometa, which is out October 21.
August 17, 2022
Chloe Moriondo’s New Single “Fruity” Is a Euphoric Sugar Rush
Their forthcoming album SUCKERPUNCH is out October 7 via Public Consumption and Fueled by Ramen.
August 17, 2022
Grimes Is Taking Your Recommendations for Face Mods
Evidently elf ears and vampire teeth are just side quests.
August 16, 2022
Nipsey Hussle’s Star Has Been Unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
August 15, the day his star was unveiled, has also been announced as Nipsey Hussle Day in Los Angeles.
August 16, 2022
DJ Premier Shares Video for “REMY RAP” with Remy Ma and Rapsody in Honor of Hip-Hop’s 49th Birthday
The single is from DJ Premier’s Hip Hop 50: Vol. 1 EP that dropped last month.
August 11, 2022
NNAMDÏ Addresses Generational and Childhood Trauma on New Track “Anti”
It’s the second single from his Secretly Canadian debut Please Have a Seat, out October 7.
August 11, 2022
The Garden Are Eager to Confront Life’s Obstacles on “Chainsaw the Door”
The Orange County duo are releasing their new album Horseshit on Route 66 on September 8.
August 11, 2022
Surf Curse’s New Single “Lost Honor” Is About Overcoming Life’s Hardships
Their fourth album Magic Hour is due out this fall.
August 10, 2022
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Are Untouched by the Flames on “Burning”
It’s the second single from the trio’s forthcoming album Cool It Down, which is out September 30.
August 10, 2022
Alvvays Cry Out for an Answer on New Track “Easy on Your Own?”
It’s the second single from their forthcoming album Blue Rev, out October 7.
August 10, 2022
Open Mike Eagle Honors His Underground Rap Forebears with Forthcoming Mixtape and New Single “i’ll fight you”
His new project Component System with the Auto Reverse is out October 7.
August 09, 2022
(L-R) Chris Stein, Gary Valentine, Debbie Harry, Jimmy Destri and Clem Burke of Blondie posing in a neon tunnel in NYC. September 1976. © Bob Gruen/www.bobgruen.com Please contact Bob Gruen’s studio to purchase a print or license this photo. email: [email protected] phone: 212-691-0391
Blondie Share Another Rediscovered Rarity with the Minimalist “Mr. Sightseer”
Their forthcoming boxset Blondie: Against the Odds 1974-1982 is out August 26.
August 09, 2022
Mykki Blanco Teams Up with MNEK and Saul Williams on the Vulnerable Single “Steps”
It’s the latest single from Blanco’s forthcoming album Stay Close to Music that’s out October 14.
August 09, 2022
Remi Wolf Does Frank Ocean’s “Pink + White” Justice for Her “Live at Electric Lady” EP
The EP also includes live renditions of tracks from her debut album Juno and previous one-off singles.
August 04, 2022
Willow’s Reign Continues with the Reveal of New Album “COPINGMECHANISM”
Her new single “Hover Like a GODDESS” is out tonight at 9 p.m. PST.
August 04, 2022
Okay Kaya Returns with Musings About the Nervous System on New Single “Spinal Tap”
She also announced her new album SAP, which is out November 4 via Jagjaguwar.
August 04, 2022
(Original Caption) Manhattan Music. New York, New York: As a group of enraptured teenagers watches, the Everly Brothers, a singing team, go through their paces, December 5, at the Hudson Guild Neighborhood House (at 436 West 27th Street) here. Recording stars from Cadence Records put on a musical jamboree for the local teenagers to celebrate the company’s fifth anniversary.
First Listen
Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino and Butch Walker Celebrate The Everly Brothers’ Legacy with “Bye Bye Love” Cover
Watch the duo perform the single as a part of a virtual tribute concert in the wake of the recently released Hey Doll Baby compilation of the brothers’ music.
August 04, 2022
Maxo Struggles to Hold His Ground in Haunting Video for New Single “48” Featuring Pink Siifu
The Madlib-produced single is a glimpse of the LA rapper’s forthcoming album Even God Has a Sense of Humor.
August 03, 2022
Young Jesus’ Tomberlin-Featuring “Ocean” Turns Weary Observations Into Sublime Acceptance
It’s the first single from the project’s newly announced album Shepherd Head, out September 16 via Saddle Creek.
August 03, 2022
Music Serves As an Escape and a Prison on Hot Chip’s New Track “Freakout/Release”
It’s the title track and third single from their eighth studio album, out August 19.
August 02, 2022
Carly Rae Jepsen Announces New Album “The Loneliest Time,” Waxes Poetic About the Moon
She’s also going on a 23-date tour this fall with Empress Of.
August 02, 2022
Frankie Cosmos Pairs New Love with Interpretive Dance in Their “One Year Stand” Video
Their fifth studio album Inner World Peace is out October 21 via Sub Pop.
August 02, 2022
The Taste of “Miracle Fruit” Is Bittersweet with Molly Lewis’ Melancholic Whistling
Her sophomore EP Mirage is out September 16 via Jagjaguwar.
August 02, 2022
First Listen
Anna Tivel Turns Roadside Trash Into a Resolute Reminder of Her Dreams on “The Dial”
Her forthcoming album Outsiders is out August 19.
August 02, 2022
The Cure
The Cure Announce Deluxe Reissue Celebrating 30 Years of 1992’s “Wish”
The release includes 24 previously unheard bonus tracks.
July 28, 2022
Brian Eno Returns with New Album “ForeverAndEverNoMore,” Shares First Single “There Were Bells”
It’s the musical pioneer’s first solo album since 2017’s Reflection.
July 28, 2022
Joyce Manor Advise You To Adopt Your New Best Friend with Heartwarming “Did You Ever Know?” Video
The trio teamed up with Best Friends Animal Society to make a visual PSA for pet adoption.
July 27, 2022
Watch Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino Fulfill Her Childhood Dream of Singing the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium
From little league to the majors.
July 27, 2022
Wild Pink Share Another Resplendent Single with “ILYSM,” the Title Track to Their Forthcoming Album
Out October 14 on Royal Mountain Records, the LP features J Mascis, Julien Baker, Ryley Walker, Yasmin Williams, and Samantha Crain.
July 27, 2022
Waxahatchee and Jess Williamson Announce New Project Plains, Share First Single “Problem with It”
Their album I Walked with You a Ways is out October 14 via ANTI- Records.
July 27, 2022
U.S. Girls Turn a Construction Site Into a Dance Floor in the Video for New Single “So Typically Now”
It’s the first new music from Meg Remy since 2020’s Heavy Light.
July 26, 2022
Art & Culture
Sadie Dupuis’ Second Book of Poetry “Cry Perfume” Is Coming Soon
The follow-up to 2018’s Mouthguard is out October 4 via Black Ocean.
July 26, 2022
Alex G Further Proves His Weirdo Brilliance with “Cross the Sea”
It’s the third single from his forthcoming album God Save the Animals, out September 23.
July 26, 2022
Channel Tres Announces Debut LP, Fogs Up the Windows with Teddy Pendergrass–Sampling “Just Can’t Get Enough”
Real Cultural Shit has yet to receive a release date.
July 21, 2022
Hermanos Gutiérrez Shares Title Track for Upcoming Album “El Bueno Y El Malo”
Their forthcoming album is out October 28 via Easy Eye Sound.
July 21, 2022
Billie Eilish Shares Chilling Acoustic Singles “TV” and “The 30th”
It’s the first new music from the popstar since last year’s Happier Than Ever.
July 21, 2022
Waxahatchee and Kevin Morby Cover Broadcast and Guided by Voices to Raise Support for Vote No Kansas
All proceeds for their covers of “Tears in the Typing Pool” and “The Goldheart Mountaintop Queen Directory” go toward preserving abortion rights.
July 21, 2022
Magdalena Bay Expand Their “Mercurial World” with Newly Announced Deluxe Version of Their Debut LP
The expanded version—featuring new tracks and remixes—is out September 23 via Luminelle Recordings.
July 20, 2022
Maxo Kream and Anderson .Paak Connect on New Track “The Vision”
The track arrives ahead of the deluxe version of Maxo’s Weight of the World, which drops next week.
July 20, 2022
Skullcrusher Interweaves Poignant Questions and Memories on Bewitching Single “Whatever Fits Together”
It’s the lead single from her forthcoming debut album Quiet the Room, out October 14 via Secretly Canadian.
July 20, 2022
Japanese Breakfast Teams Up with Se So Neon’s So!YoON! for Korean-Language Version of “Be Sweet”
Electronic musician Yaeji helped Michelle Zauner with the translation.
July 20, 2022
Tegan and Sara Pay Homage to Coldplay in the Video for Their New Single “Yellow”—Which Is Not a Coldplay Cover
Their 10th album Crybaby is out October 21 via Mom + Pop Music.
July 12, 2022
Sorry Announce Sophomore Album with the Mesmeric Single “Let the Lights On”
Co-produced by Portishead’s Adrian Utley, Anywhere but Here is out October 7 via Domino.
July 12, 2022
Mykki Blanco and Kelsey Lu Find a New Kind of Love on “French Lessons”
A video for the single arrives ahead of Blanco’s newly announced album Stay Close to Music, out October 14 via Transgressive.
July 12, 2022
Young Fathers Return with “Geronimo,” Their First Single in Four Years
The Scottish trio return with their first new music following 2018’s Cocoa Sugar.
July 12, 2022
Briston Maroney Waxes Poetic About Love on New Single “Paradise”
The musician also announced a two-night festival he curated, taking place on November 3 & 4 at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville.
July 12, 2022
Sharon Van Etten by Nathan Zucker
Sharon Van Etten Gets Lost in the Static in Her Surreal New Video for “Headspace”
Her album We’ve Been Going About It All Wrong is out now.
July 07, 2022
Blondie Share Original Demo of 1980’s “I Love You Honey, Give Me a Beer (Go Through It)”
The band’s forthcoming box set Blondie: Against the Odds 1974-1982 is out August 26 via UMe and Numero Group.
July 07, 2022
Florist Recognize That Everything Is Constantly Shifting on New Track “Feathers”
The group’s self-titled album is out July 29 via Double Double Whammy.
July 06, 2022
Interpol Announce Global Exhibition “Big Shot City” to Celebrate Release of Their Forthcoming Album
The event celebrates their forthcoming seventh album The Other Side of Make-Believe, which is out July 15.
July 06, 2022
Christine and the Queens Announce New Album “Redcar les adorables étoiles”
The LP, which is out September 23, follows his latest single “Je te vois enfin.”
July 06, 2022
Alvvays Return with Woozy New Single “Pharmacist,” Announce Third Album
Blue Rev, the follow-up to 2017’s Antisocialites, is out October 7 via Polyvinyl.
July 06, 2022
Killer Mike Teams Up with Young Thug on “RUN,” His First Solo Song in Over a Decade
He also shared a behind the scenes video for the single’s war-inspired visual.
July 05, 2022
First Listen
Lava La Rue Makes Breakup Boundaries Sound Oh So Good on “Don’t Come Back”
Their EP Hi-Fidelity is out July 29.
June 30, 2022
Sudan Archives Proves She’s Far From Average on New Single “NBPQ (Topless)”
It’s the third single from her forthcoming album Natural Brown Prom Queen.
June 29, 2022
Steve Lacy Announces Release Date for “Gemini Rights,” Shares Surprising New Single “Bad Habit”
The former Internet guitarist’s sophomore album is out July 15.
June 29, 2022
Broken Bells Announce Third Album with Weary New Single “We’re Not in Orbit Yet…”
The follow-up to 2014’s After the Disco is titled Into the Blue.
June 29, 2022
Sampa the Great Connects to Past, Present, and Future in “Never Forget” Video
The second single from the rapper’s forthcoming album As Above, So Below features Chef 187, Tio Nason, and Mwanjé.
June 28, 2022
Fancy Hagood Beams in Kacey Musgraves for Intergalactic Single “Blue Dream Baby”
It’s the follow-up single to “Bored,” which Hagood released last month.
June 28, 2022
R.E.M. Celebrate 40 Years of Their Debut EP “Chronic Town” with Its First-Ever Standalone Release
Out August 19, the release features extensive liner notes by original producer Mitch Easter.
June 28, 2022
