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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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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Neneh Cherry Reimagines “Buffalo Stance” with Help From Robyn, Mapei, and Dev Hynes
The new version is the first release from a forthcoming collaboration album out later this year.
March 03, 2022
Track by Track
Arny Margret Walks Us Through Her Comforting Debut EP intertwined Track by Track
The Icelandic singer-songwriter describes the important Nordic landscapes that inspired her.
March 03, 2022
They Hate Change Announce New Album, Show Off Their Hi-Risers in “From the Floor” Video
Finally, New, the duo’s debut album for Jagjaguwar, is out May 13.
March 02, 2022
Channel Tres Surprise-Drops Beat Tape Refresh
It’s the most recent large-format project from the producer since 2020’s i can’t go outside.
March 02, 2022
Barrie Uses the Brisk Synth Pop of “Concrete” to Make Room for Herself
It’s the latest single from Barrie Lindsay’s sophomore album Barbara, which is out March 25 via Winspear.
March 02, 2022
Belle and Sebastian Announce First Studio Album in Seven Years with Lively Jam “Unnecessary Drama”
Their 10th studio album A Bit of Previous is out on May 6 via Matador.
March 02, 2022
Breaking
Magdalena Bay Are Not Your Typical Pop Escapists
Mica Tenenbaum and Matt Lewin discuss making a fantasy world during the pandemic and how LA is the perfect city to help craft their unique future-pop sound.
March 02, 2022
PUP’s “Matilda” Is a Love Letter to a Good Ol’ Shitty Guitar
It’s the third single from their upcoming album THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND that’s out April 1.
March 01, 2022
HAIM Cause Chaos at the Country Club in Their “Lost Track” Video
The Paul Thomas Anderson–directed visual initially premiered in theaters alongside his film Licorice Pizza.
March 01, 2022
Phoebe Bridgers Will Hit the SiriusXM Airwaves with Saddest Factory Radio
The monthly show, which begins March 3, will feature artist conversations and some of Bridgers’ favorite tunes.
March 01, 2022
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First Listen
Dana Gavanski’s “Under the Sky” Is Perfect for Getting Lost in the Clouds
It’s the second single from her sophomore album When It Comes, out April 29.
March 01, 2022
Montaigne and David Byrne Connect on the Bright Pop Jam “Always Be You”
The two musicians linked over their mutual love of comedian and writer Daniel Kitson.
February 24, 2022
Rosalía Enlists Q-Tip on Her Playful Single “Chicken Teriyaki”
It’s the third single from her forthcoming album Motomami.
February 24, 2022
Hodgy Has Come a Long Way on the Left Brain–Produced “People Change”
On his second single of the year, Hodgy reunites with his former MellowHype collaborator.
February 24, 2022
SASAMI on Going All the Way with Squeeze
Sasami Ashworth talks writing for an audience for the first time and achieving a harsh duality of meaning on her second full-length.
February 24, 2022
Film + TV
The Latest A24 Film Everything Everywhere All at Once Has a Stacked Soundtrack
The 49-track score by Son Lux features collaborations with Mitski, David Byrne, André 3000, Randy Newman, and Moses Sumney.
February 23, 2022
Girlpool Long for Bygone Innocence on “Dragging My Life Into a Dream”
It’s the third single from the duo’s forthcoming album Forgiveness that’s out April 29.
February 23, 2022
Florence + the Machine Grapple with Gendered Labels on “King”
The new single comes with a bewitching visual by director Autumn de Wilde.
February 23, 2022
First Listen
Victor Mucho and Molly Parden Weather More Than a Brisk Winter on “so terribly hurt”
It’s the second single off Mucho’s debut album Moonlight in Visby that’s out May 13.
February 23, 2022
Screaming Trees Frontman Mark Lanegan, RIP
He was 57 years old.
February 22, 2022
