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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Preoccupations, Ill at Ease
The Calgary post-punks couldn’t sound more comfortable in their own skin on their ironically titled fifth album, which seamlessly alternates between joyful and haunting moods.
Provoker, Mausoleum
Production from Kenny Beats heightens the LA trio’s signature gloominess on their third album of mournful 19th century gothic narratives and mirthful 1980s horror nostalgia.
Various artists, True Names: A Benefit for Trans Youth
Worry Bead Records compiles tracks from Squirrel Flower, Remember Sports, 22° Halo, and more conjuring a wistful world of lo-fi elegance while raising funds for a very worthwhile cause.
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A Day in the Very Busy Life of Chris Farren
The media darling takes us hour-by-hour through a big press day on the heels of his Death Don’t Wait (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
February 25, 2022
In Conversation
Bambara and Nothing’s Nicky Palermo Talk Love on My Mind, Post-Tour Downtime, and Big-Ass Fireworks
The Brooklyn post-punk trio linked up with the Nothing frontman ahead of the release of Bambara’s new mini-album.
February 24, 2022
First Listen
Linqua Franqa Takes Us Back to Early-’90s LA in Their “Bellringer” Video
The rapper-activist’s new LP of the same name arrives April 22 via Ernest Jenning Recording Co.
February 23, 2022
Small Black Soundtrack a Youthful Escapade in “Nobody Loves You” Video
The Brooklyn-based chillwave pioneers are currently on tour with 100% Electronica labelmate Caroline Loveglow.
February 22, 2022
This is Oblivion (Lulu Black and Mike Kadnar) photographed by Rose Callahan on March 28, 2021 in Upstate NY.
First Listen
This Is Oblivion Spin a Tale of Pursuit, Destruction, and Transformation in “The Truth” Video
The experimental metal duo’s self-titled debut arrives May 6 via Silent Pendulum Records.
February 21, 2022
Future Islands performing at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on 8/21/2014/ Photo by Alix Spence
Essay
This Is a Hemlock Ernst Guest Verse Appreciation Post
Duck-walking through the Future Islands frontman’s low-key career as an emcee with features on tracks from artists including Fatlip, Open Mike Eagle, and JPEGMAFIA.
February 18, 2022
First Listen
Surrounder Lament the Lives They Would Have Lived in “Blue Flowers” Video
The grunge-rockers’ new album Structural Mercy arrives tomorrow via Slang Church.
February 17, 2022
First Listen
MAITA Shares a Much Cooler Vision of the Metaverse in Her “Where Do You Go?” Video
Maria Maita-Keppeler’s new collection of songs I Just Want to Be Wild for You arrives tomorrow via Kill Rock Stars.
February 17, 2022
First Listen
Grocer Pick Apart the Toxic Male Psyche on New Track “Pick a Way”
The Philly-based group announces their new LP Numbers Game with a murky visual.
February 15, 2022
You Can Now Vomit on Your Sweater at Eminem’s “Mom’s Spaghetti” Pop-Up in Los Angeles
First launched in 2017 in Detroit, the pop-up opened this week in Downtown LA.
February 11, 2022
Track by Track
Author & Punisher Takes Us Through His Industrial Vision of Krüller Track by Track
Tristan Shone’s ninth LP of experimental metal is out now via Relapse Records.
February 10, 2022
Track by Track
Empath Detail the Cruise Ship Vibe of Their New LP Visitor
Catherine Elicson breaks down the Philly-based experimentalists’ latest album track by track.
February 10, 2022
First Listen
Walter Martin Looks Back on His Stint in The Walkmen on New Track “Easter”
The single arrives ahead of Martin’s latest solo endeavor, The Bear, which arrives March 25.
February 10, 2022
Dälek Announce New LP Precipice, Share First Single “Decimation (Dis Nation)”
The industrial hip-hop duo’s eighth album arrives April 29 via Ipecac Recordings.
February 09, 2022
First Listen
Satchy Doesn’t Take Time for Granted in New “Against the Words” Video
Inspired by Audre Lorde, the new single arrives ahead of Satchel Brown’s LP “Warm Absence” due out April 22.
February 09, 2022
Playlist
12 Tracks That Inspired Shamir’s New Album Heterosexuality
Hear the playlist he compiled ahead of the release of his new LP, which arrives this Friday via AntiFragile Music.
February 07, 2022
First Listen
Timothy Eerie Take a Dip in “Acid Lake” in Psychedelic New Visual
The Orlando-based rockers’ new single is available now as a 7-inch.
February 03, 2022
First Listen
Myles Bullen and billy woods Avoid the Sadness in “Ordinary Magic” Video
The single will appear on Bullen’s new album “Mourning Travels,” which you can stream here ahead of its release this Friday.
February 03, 2022
Signal Boost
Signal Boost: 15 Tracks from January 2022 You Should Know
The month’s most discourse-worthy singles, according to our Senior Editor.
February 01, 2022
Track by Track
Combo Chimbita Walk Us Through Their Fiery New LP IRÉ
The cumbia-punk collective take us track-by-track through their third record, out now via ANTI-.
January 28, 2022
