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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Pulp, More
The Sheffield art rock ensemble’s first album in nearly 24 years still maintains their Kinks-y kitchen sink dramatics in opposition to Oasis’ Beatles-like demeanor and Blur’s operatic Who-ness.
Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell [10th Anniversary Edition]
Padded out with a personal essay, family photos, and outtakes, this re-release of Stevens’ album-length eulogy permits yet another return to the 1980s Oregon of the artist’s memory.
Alan Sparhawk, With Trampled by Turtles
Far more mournful than his solo debut from last year, the former Low member’s collaboration with the titular bluegrass band is drenched in sorrow, absence, longing, and dark devastation.
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Cocteau Twins’ Elizabeth Fraser to Release Her First New Music in 13 Years for Record Store Day
Her Sun’s Signature project features her partner Damon Reece, who’s previously worked with Spiritualized and Echo & the Bunnymen.
February 22, 2022
Hear Mdou Moctar’s First Encounter with a Wah Pedal on “Nakanegh Dich”
It’s one of nine new recordings from the forthcoming deluxe version of 2021’s Afrique Victime, which is out February 24.
February 22, 2022
Like Most of Us, Toro y Moi Struggles to Stay in the Loop on “The Loop”
It’s the latest single from his debut album for Dead Oceans MAHAL, out April 29.
February 22, 2022
Film + TV
Lizzo’s Upcoming Reality TV Show Is a Quest for Badass, Confident Tour Dancers
Watch Out for the Big Grrrls premieres on March 25.
February 17, 2022
Remi Wolf: (Rented) Bedroom-Pop Queen
The Echo Park–based songwriter reveals how LA—from its cuisine to its movie studios—influenced her Airbnb-recorded debut album Juno.
February 17, 2022
ginla Remember Who They Are on Their Wistful Single “You”
Their sophomore album Everything is out March 25 via their newly founded label No Content.
February 17, 2022
HEALTH Announce DISCO4 :: PART II, Featuring Nine Inch Nails, Poppy, Ho99o9, and More
The industrial rockers share their Lamb of God collaboration ahead of the album’s April 8 release date.
February 17, 2022
photo by Filmawi
Fontaines D.C.’s “I Love You” Is a Haunting Homeland Ode
It’s the second single from their forthcoming album Skinty Fia that’s out April 22 via Partisan.
February 17, 2022
Doss Turns the Bass Up Real Loud on “Jumpin’”
It’s the first new music from the NY-based musician following her series of singles from 2021.
February 16, 2022
Yves Tumor’s “Secrecy Is Incredibly Important to the Both of Them” Video Is Mesmerizing Chaos
The Jordan Hemingway–directed visual creates a vivid world for the track off Tumor’s 2021 EP The Asymptotical World.
February 16, 2022
Crowd / Coachella 2015 Weekend 1 / photo by Max Sweeney
Coachella and Stagecoach Roll Back All COVID Safety Precautions
The festivals will not require vaccination statuses, negative COVID tests, or face masks.
February 16, 2022
DFA Records Will Celebrate Their 20th Anniversary with a Massive Party
The lineup for the March 26 event includes James Murphy, Black Dice, The Juan MacLean, Nancy Whang, and Museum of Love.
February 16, 2022
Turnstile Take Us to MMORPG Heaven in Their “Underwater Boi” Video
The video created by drummer Daniel Fang arrives ahead of the hardcore group’s spring tour.
February 16, 2022
First Listen
Liam Benzvi Translates Love Languages on New Track “Acts of Service”
It’s the title track from the New York native’s debut album, out February 18 via Terrible Records.
February 16, 2022
Film + TV
India.Arie Talked Spotify and Joe Rogan with Trevor Noah on The Daily Show
The two discussed conscious and unconscious racism, how it happens in private and public spheres, and the complications of censorship.
February 15, 2022
Tinashe Has the Bloody Last Laugh in Her “Naturally” Video
It’s one of the four new songs off the deluxe version of last year’s 333.
February 15, 2022
Kurt Vile’s “Like Exploding Stones” Is a Trippy-Ass Balm
His ninth studio album (watch my moves) is out April 15 on Verve Records.
February 15, 2022
Hatchie’s “Giving the World Away” Asks You to Be Gentle with Yourself
It’s the title track from her forthcoming album out April 22 via Secretly Canadian.
February 15, 2022
CHVRCHES / photo by Daniel Cavazos
The LA Phil Returns This Summer to Celebrate 100 Years of the Hollywood Bowl
The summer lineup includes CHVRCHES with Grace Jones, Duran Duran, Flying Lotus, Diana Ross, and many more.
February 15, 2022
In Conversation
Touching Down on Pink Sweat$’s Pink Moon
The songwriter details the definition of love unique to his own universe in the wake of his recently released sophomore LP.
February 11, 2022
