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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Sly & the Family Stone, The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967
This unearthed 1967 live gig from Redwood City, California features raw, soulful R&B covers recorded with a roomful of memorable voices that audiences would soon grow to love.
Alex G, Headlights
Alex Giannascoli’s major-label debut earnestly embraces dated musical tropes only to turn them on their heads as they soundtrack explosions of messy emotional honesty.
Billie Marten, Dog Eared
The British indie-folk songwriter’s fifth album is aided by a full-band even in its most personal moments, as Marten reflects on indelible scenes from childhood as seen through adult eyes.
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First Listen
Yuma Abe Makes the Best of Turbulent Situations on New Single “Friends”
The Japanese soft-rocker’s sophomore album Hotel New Yuma is set to drop on November 13 with a physical edition planned for December 18.
November 01, 2024
First Listen
Sedona Celebrates Romantic Fantasies on New Single “7 Minutes in Heaven”
The LA-based songwriter shares a video for her latest track ahead of a pair of shows in London and Seattle next weekend.
October 31, 2024
First Look
In Covert Pay Homage to “The Crow” with New Video for “Death Embers”
The LA gothic-punks released the single earlier this month via Dune Altar.
October 30, 2024
Playlist
Aaron Carnes and Adam Davis’ (Further) Defense of Ska Playlist
The author of In Defense of Ska and his co-host on the podcast of the same name share a few of their favorite deep cuts among the punk and reggae subgenre that does not suck.
October 29, 2024
Track by Track
Wahid Breaks Down His Ferocious “THEY ALL GO MAD!” EP Track by Track
The Orlando-based emcee’s second EP this year is out now via Innovative Leisure.
October 29, 2024
First Listen
Seán Barna Mourns the Loss of Chosen Family on New Mirah Duet “Wallflower”
The single is the first taste of the songwriter’s bluegrass-focused Internal Trembling EP, arriving November 22 via Kill Rock Stars Nashville.
October 29, 2024
First Listen
Dead Gowns Set the Scene for “Dark, Romantic, and Disorienting” Debut LP with “How Can I”
A video for the lead single arrives ahead of the February 14 release of It’s Summer, I Love You, and I’m Surrounded by Snow via Mtn Laurel Recording Co.
October 28, 2024
Leikeli47 Removes the Mask in Video for New Single “450”
The rapper will enter a new era on her newly announced fourth album, Lei Keli ft. 47 / For Promotional Use Only.
October 25, 2024
Sade Adu Shares New Song Dedicated to Her Trans Son, “Young Lion”
The track arrives with a new batch of recordings from the forthcoming Red Hot compilation TRAИƧA, which celebrates trans and non-binary voices.
October 25, 2024
Track by Track
Pom Pom Squad Walk Us Through Their Re-Centered Sophomore LP “Mirror Starts Moving Without Me”
Mia Berrin shares how leaning into boredom helped her complete this 10-song follow-up to 2021’s Death of a Cheerleader.
October 25, 2024
First Listen
Weegee Anticipate the Inevitable on New Single “Bad Feeling”
The NYC post-punks’ debut will arrive on Halloween with an official release show scheduled for the following night at Bowery Electric.
October 25, 2024
Track by Track
Trauma Ray Break Down Their Chameleonically Heavy Debut Album Track by Track
The Texan shoegazers share how an unlikely combination of Sunny Day Real Estate, Korn, and Roberto Bolaño inspired their new record Chameleon.
October 25, 2024
First Listen
Ece Era Hones in on Tranquility and Decay in Video for New Single “Another One”
The Turkish electronic artist’s debut album Bedside Tunes is out tomorrow via 2MR.
October 24, 2024
First Listen
Ehiorobo & Icarus Moth Team Up for New EP, Share Lead Single “Piggy Bank”
The Jersey City alt-R&B songwriter teams up with the Brooklyn electronic producer on the four-song Mutamelior, landing November 13 via EveryDejaVu.
October 23, 2024
First Listen
Onsloow Are Looking for a New Start on Latest Single “Body Parts”
The Norwegian indie rockers’ sophomore album Full Speed Anywhere Else arrives this Friday via Tiny Engines.
October 22, 2024
First Listen
Tangerine Break Free From the Narrative in Video for New Single “You’re Still the Only One”
It’s the title track from the LA-based indie-pop duo’s debut album, arriving this Friday.
October 21, 2024
Track by Track
Skegss Take Us for a Ride Through “Pacific Highway Music”
The Australian surf-punks duo’s third LP is out now via Loma Vista.
October 18, 2024
First Listen
Joan as Police Woman and Kramer Pay Homage to Hal Willner with Reading of Poe’s “To One in Paradise”
The recording lands ahead of a full spoken-word LP of Edgar Allan Poe’s poetry read by Lydia Lunch, Thurston Moore, Allen Ginsberg, and more—all with accompaniment by Kramer.
October 17, 2024
First Listen
Venus Twins Are Spiraling Further Out of Control on New Single “Stitching”
It’s the (sort of) title track from the noise-punk twin duo’s new EP, arriving November 8 via Three One G.
October 17, 2024
Playlist
Boyscott’s “Spellbound” Influences Playlist
Scott Hermo Jr. shares how Beat Happening, Frankie Cosmos, Another Michael, and more helped shape his band’s first new record in nearly a decade.
October 16, 2024
