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.
Phoebe Bridgers makeup: Jenna Nelson (using Smashbox Cosmetics)
Phoebe Bridgers hair: Lauren Palmer-Smith
MUNA hair/makeup: Caitlin Wronski
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The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Perfect Right Now: A Slumberland Collection 2008-2010
Ahead of their reunion tour, the cult indie-pop band resurrects lost classics from the bittersweet era of nostalgia that encircled their eponymous 2009 debut.
Paul Robeson, Voice of Freedom: His Complete Columbia, RCA, HMV and Victor Recordings
This 14-CD collection remastering the legendary bass-baritone vocalist, stentorian actor, and civil rights advocate’s work is a crucial cultural tome of both spiritual and earthly sensuality.
The Weeknd, Hurry Up Tomorrow
This hypnotic, 85-minute opus which Abel Tesfaye claims will be the final statement from his long-running moniker may be his biggest bonfire to his vanities—that is, until it flames out.
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First Listen
Paige Stark Enlists Cherry Glazerr and Jon Brion for Undead Jam “Zombie Brain Drain”
The Tashaki Miyaki vocalist’s Brion-produced debut solo EP Good at Love is out June 7.
May 09, 2024
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JW Francis Reveals the Real Key to Musical Success with New Single “Pretending”
The anti-imposter-syndrome anthem lands at the tail end of the nomadic songwriter’s US tour.
May 09, 2024
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Thunder Boys Share a Torch Song for the Broken-Hearted with “Leak in the Dream World”
The Bay Area rockers led by Two Gallants vocalist Tyson Vogel will release their debut album of the same name on June 14.
May 08, 2024
First Listen
O. Push the Limits of Their Analog Instruments on New Single “Micro”
The experimental sax and percussion duo shares another new track ahead of their debut album WeirdOs, slated for a June 21 release via Speedy Wunderground.
May 08, 2024
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Conner Youngblood Sweats It Out on New Single “Blue Gatorade”
The Nashville-based folk experimentalist announces his new album Cascades, Cascading, Cascadingly will arrive September 6 via Missing Piece Records.
May 07, 2024
Events
Billie Eilish Announces “Hit Me Hard and Soft” Listening Parties Across the Country
The free events will take place in the days leading up to the album’s May 17 release.
May 06, 2024
Playlist
S. Raekwon’s Three-Part Playlist for When You’re Feeling a Little Bit Crazy, a Little Bit Sad, and a Lot Bit in Love
The songwriter delivers the highly conceptual set of songs ahead of his sophomore album Steven, out this week via Father/Daughter.
May 02, 2024
First Listen
Bôa Look for Comfort on New Single “Beautiful & Broken”
Arriving with an intimate music video, the track also comes paired with an expanded set of fall tour dates reaching the UK and Ireland.
May 02, 2024
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Gloom Girl MFG Take Us Track by Track Through Their Explosive “Polycrisis” EP
The Nashville indie-punks also share an early stream of the release, which officially drops tomorrow.
May 02, 2024
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Negative Shawdy Steps Into Her Own Groove on New Single “Dancing with the Lights Out”
Paying homage to her late aunt, the new single precedes an album of the same name set to arrive later this year via Future Gods and the artist’s own Silver Lab(s).
May 01, 2024
First Look
5 Billion in Diamonds Dive Into the Existential Abyss with New Single “Waiting to Land”
The collaborative new track from Butch Vig’s band features members of Silversun Pickups and Eagles of Death Metal, as well as vocals from Bradley Hanan Carter.
May 01, 2024
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So Totally Shake Off Negative Thoughts on New Single “Strange Way”
The Philadelphia-based dream-pop group shares another new single ahead of their second album Double Your Relaxation, which arrives May 17 via Tiny Engines.
April 30, 2024
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Kiefer Announces New Live Album “Something for Real,” Shares Extended Version of “Cute”
Recorded as a trio with drummer Luke Titus and bassist Pera Krstajic at LA’s Moroccan Lounge, the full LP drops May 10 via Stones Throw.
April 30, 2024
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Hayes Noble Shares an Upbeat Take on Doomed Relationships with “Pushin’ On”
It’s the second single from the Spokane-based shredder’s sophomore album, As It Was, As We Were.
April 26, 2024
Track by Track
Ellis Breaks Down Her Nomadic Indie-Pop LP “no place that feels like” Track by Track
Linnea Siggelkow shares how her sophomore record documents her search for a sense of home.
April 26, 2024
First ListenTrack by Track
Wretched Blessing Share an Early Stream of Their Self-Titled Death Metal EP
Officially dropping tomorrow, it marks the debut release from the Chicago-based duo comprised of members of Yautja, Coliseum, and Immortal Bird.
April 25, 2024
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Jon Muq Has an Honest Conversation with His Reflection in Video for New Single “Bend”
Inspired by Bill Withers and The Beatles, the Austin-based songwriter’s new track is the latest taste of his Easy Eye Sound debut Flying Away.
April 25, 2024
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Shannon Lay Lets Her Light Shine Bright on New Single “Mirrors”
The LA-based songwriter shares a loose single ahead of a handful of live dates in Texas and California, including Big Sur’s Hypnic Festival.
April 24, 2024
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Blvck Hippie Finds Inspo in the “Curious George” Theme Song, Gives Thanks for AJJ on New Single “Silent Disco”
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April 24, 2024
Reviews
Couch Slut, “You Could Do It Tonight”
Leaning into their lyrical strength of expressing life as we know it as a visceral horror story, the sludge-rockers’ fourth album is equally notable for its unexpected instrumental flourishes.
April 23, 2024
