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)
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MUNA hair/makeup: Caitlin Wronski
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Sudan Archives, The BPM
Brittney Parks’ inventive third album channels the electronic musical lineage of Chicago and Detroit by combining house, techno, and footwork with broader sounds like hyperpop and IDM.
The Last Dinner Party, From the Pyre
The Londoners’ second LP doubles down on the ’70s pomp for another ornate, big-budget collection of orchestral glam rock that, despite its flair, doesn’t leave a lasting impression.
John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band with Elephant’s Memory, Power to the People: The Ultimate Collection
Produced by Sean Ono Lennon, this nine-CD, three-Blu-ray set ties together his parents’ raw, grimy Some Time in New York City LP with a pair of shows at Madison Square Garden.
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First Listen
Annabel Take Inspiration From Jane Remover and The Radio Dept. on New Track “Small Victories”
The recently revived Midwest emo outfit gets experimental on the latest single from their new album Worldviews, out June 14 via Tiny Engines.
June 04, 2024
First Look
Alex Henry Foster Teases New Film “Voyage à la Mer” with Moody Music Video for “A Vessel Astray”
The track appeared on Kimiyo, the Canadian post-rock composer’s collaborative LP with Japanese vocalist Momoka Tobari released earlier this year.
June 03, 2024
LCD Soundsystem Announces Fall Residency in LA
James Murphy’s band will be playing eight shows between Halloween and November 10 at the Shrine Expo Hall and Hollywood Palladium.
May 31, 2024
Playlist
Anastasia Coope’s “Darning Woman” Influences Playlist
With her debut album out now via Jagjaguwar, the indie-folk songwriter shares how Cindy Lee, The Everly Brothers, The Residents, and more inspire her.
May 31, 2024
First Listen
Snoozer Announce New LP “Mid-Earth,” Share Lead Single “Love’s Permission”
The Philly-based duo featuring Alex G’s live drummer will release their second full-length on September 13 via Born Losers Records.
May 31, 2024
Playlist
Crumb’s Pregaming Primavera Playlist
Before the band takes the stage on Saturday night in Barcelona, all four members share a handful of tracks that get them hyped.
May 30, 2024
First Listen
Belaganas Let Their Creativity Flow on New Slacker Opus “Let It Burn”
The Phoenix trio announce their signing to [PIAS]/Different Recordings with the upbeat single.
May 30, 2024
Playlist
An “An Ideal for Living: A Celebration of the EP” Primer Playlist
Author Corey duBrowa—along with the help of Spoon’s Britt Daniel, Bratmobile’s Molly Neuman, and Eyelids’ Chris Slusarenko—highlights a handful of the EPs that make up the 200 titles the new book cites as classics.
May 29, 2024
Justice Announce Additional Tour Stops, Including Headlining Sets at Portola and Hollywood Bowl
Their October 4 performance at the Bowl will also feature Thundercat as a special guest.
May 28, 2024
Magdalena Bay Explore New Territory on Extraterrestrial Single “Death & Romance”
The synthpop duo also reveals their itinerary for a fall North American tour.
May 28, 2024
First Listen
Ombiigizi Navigate a Difficult Path on New Single “Connecting”
The project of Status/Non-Status’s Adam Sturgeon and Zoon’s Daniel Monkman will release their second album, Shame, later this year.
May 28, 2024
First Listen
Double Wish Bounce Back on New Single “Papers”
The West Coast indie-pop duo’s latest collection of songs, the Universe Sometimes EP, is slated to be released June 28 via Hit the North Records.
May 28, 2024
First Listen
Feller Takes Us on a Dark Ride in the Country with New Single “Jokes on You”
The Chicago-based duo’s debut EP Universal Miracle Worker is out this Friday via Fire Talk imprint Angel Tapes.
May 27, 2024
Track by Track
Finom Break Down the Ego Struggle and Catharsis of Their New LP “Not God”
The Chicago art-pop duo’s third album is out now via Joyful Noise.
May 24, 2024
Playlist
Molly Drag’s “Mammoth” Influences Playlist
Michael Hansford shares a handful of tracks that inspired the piano-centric direction his seventh album took.
May 24, 2024
First Listen
Sculpture Club Find Power in Despair on New Track “Never Have I Ever”
The group led by Choir Boy’s Chaz Costello will release their self-titled third album on June 14 via Born Losers Records.
May 24, 2024
First LookTrack by Track
Mary in the Junkyard Fight Off Cabin Fever in Unnerving Video for “Goop”
The London-based art-rock trio also shares a track-by-track breakdown of their debut EP This Old House, which is out today via AMF.
May 23, 2024
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Tendertwin Turns Pain Into a Game on New Single “The Runners”
London-based songwriter Bilge Nur Yilmaz’s debut EP Ship Argo will be released on July 5.
May 21, 2024
First Listen
The Bird Calls Looks to Jimmy Buffett for Inspiration on New Track “I Haven’t Been This Happy in a Long Time”
Old Faithful, Sam Sodomsky’s latest collection of folk tunes, arrives May 31 via Ruination Records.
May 21, 2024
Track by Track
The Road Leads Where It’s Led: Secret Machines on “Now Here Is Nowhere” at 20
For the record’s anniversary, Brandon Curtis and Josh Garza walk us through the space-rock opus’ inception track by track.
May 20, 2024
