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Deafheaven Announce New Album “Lonely People with Power,” Share Thrashy Lead Single

“Magnolia” signals a shift back to black metal after the group’s foray into shoegaze on 2021’s Infinite Granite.

January 27, 2025
First Listen
Big Black Delta Elaborates on the Term “DMT Elf Music” with New Track “Pik Pok”

Johnathan Bates’ fifth album ADONAI will be out February 28, with the instrumental track serving as the latest single.

January 27, 2025
First Look
Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals Return with New LP, Share Video for Lead Single “Sometimes, Papi Chulo”

A City Drowned in God’s Black Tears, the experimental rap duo’s follow-up to 2022’s collaborative King Cobra, will drop on April 4.

January 27, 2025
Lord Huron Enlist Kristin Stewart for New Neo-Noir Single “Who Laughs Last?”

Although the band’s upcoming sold-out tour will celebrate 10 years of their breakout album Strange Trails, the track introduces fans to an interesting new chapter.

January 24, 2025
Hit the North Records Shares Wildfire Benefit Comp Featuring Kevin Devine, Ducks Ltd., Shannon Lay, and More

The 88-track Love Los Angeles collection aims to benefit Mutual Aid LA Network.

January 24, 2025
First Listen
Casino Hearts Celebrate 30 Years of Nirvana’s “Unplugged” with “Jesus Don’t Want Me for a Sunbeam” Cover

Out February 7, the collection also features covers from Current Joys, Brad Stank, Far Caspian, and more.

January 24, 2025
First Listen
Lily Seabird Celebrates Her Community (and Garbage) on New Single “Trash Mountain (1pm)”

The Vermont-based songwriter announces that her Lame-O Records debut Trash Mountain will be out April 4.

January 23, 2025
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Olivia’s World Announce Debut Album, Share Upbeat Grunge Cut “Sourgum”

Following a pair of slacker-punk EPs, the Australian group will share Greedy & gorgeous on March 14 via Little Lunch Records.

January 21, 2025
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Cash & Skye Announce Long-Anticipated Debut Album, Share Lead Single “Stranger”

After seven years as a band, vocalist Sophia Skye and Starcrawler guitarist Henri Cash will unveil their first collection of rock and Americana tunes, Just a Stranger, on February 21.

January 21, 2025
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Mobley Teases New LP with Sartre-Inspired Single “No Exit”

The Austin-based multihyphenate will pick up where he left off on 2022’s Cry Havoc! EP later this year with his new album We Do Not Fear Ruins.

January 21, 2025
First Listen
Your Grandparents Reveal Label Signing with New Single “The Dial”

It’s the first track the trio have shared since inking a deal with indie hub drink sum wtr, home to releases from Kari Faux, Aja Monet, Gareth Donkin, and more.

January 21, 2025
Film + TVFirst Listen
Hrishikesh Hirway Duets with Sophie Thatcher on “Iris’s Theme” From New Film “Companion”

The composer’s soundtrack to Drew Hancock’s new movie arrives January 24 via WaterTower Music, a week before the film’s January 31 wide release.

January 17, 2025

David Lynch at home, Hollywood, Calif., as he prepared for the release of his second album as a recording artist, “The Big Dream.”

Film + TV
David Lynch, RIP

Lynch’s family announced this morning that the artist and filmmaker has passed away at the age of 78.

January 16, 2025
First Listen
Hear an Early Stream of Paul Bergmann’s No-Overdubs “Long Island Sounds” EP

The dark-folk songwriter’s first release since 2023’s No Masters in Paradise LP officially drops tomorrow.

January 16, 2025
Playlist
ZORA’s “BELLAdonna” Influences Playlist

With the pop-rapper’s sophomore album dropping this week via Get Better Records, she shares how Janet Jackson, Tears for Fears, and the Mario Kart OST inspired the project.

January 15, 2025
First Listen
Chase Petra Bravely Opt Not to Be the Bigger Person on New Single “A Bug’s Life”

Lullabies for Dogs, the folk-punks’ first album in over five years, will drop March 7 via Wax Bodega.

January 15, 2025
First Listen
Ora the Molecule Shares Robotic Wakeup Call to Be Yourself with “Intergalactic Dance”

Norwegian synth-pop songwriter Nora Schjelderup will release her second album, Dance Therapy, on March 21 via Mute Records.

January 15, 2025
First Listen
Califone Returns with Companion LP to 2023’s “Villagers,” Shares “Every Amnesia Movie”

The collection, aptly titled The Villagers Companion, arrives February 21 and will also feature covers of John Prine and Mecca Normal tracks.

January 14, 2025
First Listen
Frog Eyes Are Feeling the Rut on New Single “I See the Same Things”

Ironically, the Vancouver collective feels rejuvenated on the first track to be shared from their latest record, The Open Up.

January 14, 2025
Film + TV
Get Ready for 24 Hours of Brian Eno

On January 24, Gary Hustwit’s regenerative Eno documentary will be livestreamed in several iterations along with Q&As with the film’s crew and other special guests.

January 13, 2025
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