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First Listen

Cathedral Bells and Rew Join Forces on Scuzzy Collab Track “Clinging to the Ground”

It’s the first new music from both bedroom shoegaze artists this year.

January 26, 2023

Track by Track

Oddisee Breaks Down His Therapeutic New LP “To What End”

The East Coast emcee takes us through the themes of purpose, decision-making, and vulnerability that brought him back into the studio for his first LP in six years.

January 25, 2023

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Deady’s New Single “Eat Sleep” Takes on Routine Rage Fueled by Police Brutality

The Louisville-based punks bring ACAB energy to their latest track.

January 25, 2023

Tim Hecker and Godflesh Revealed as Oblivion Access 2023 Headliners

The first wave of artists announced for the Austin-based festival also includes Lil Ugly Mane, Have a Nice Life, and Chat Pile.

January 24, 2023

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Exitmusic’s Devon Church Takes Refuge in Fleeting Joys on New Single “Ephemera”

The track arrives with details on Strange Strangers, Church’s second solo LP set for release on April 7 via Felte Records.

January 24, 2023

Iggy Pop, Siouxsie, Echo & the Bunnymen, and More Announced for Cruel World’s 2023 Lineup

Billy Idol, Love and Rockets, and The Human League are also scheduled to perform at the Pasadena-set fest scheduled for May 20.

January 23, 2023

Beck and Phoenix Announce Late-Summer Co-Headlining North American Tour

The 19-stop run will feature Japanese Breakfast, Jenny Lewis, and Weyes Blood as openers on select dates.

January 23, 2023

Get Lost in the Surreal World of Lou Tides’ “Infinite Loop Visual Mixtape”

The 10-minute film arrives alongside the electronic artist’s debut EP.

January 23, 2023

Track by Track

July Talk Take Us Through Their Sprawling New LP “Remember Never Before” Track by Track

The Toronto rock collective’s fourth album—featuring contributions from Spencer Krug and Kevin Drew—is out now via Six Shooter Records.

January 20, 2023

First Listen

Endless, Nameless Juggle Feelings of Guilt and Relief on Pummeling New Track “Remembrance”

The Denver-based metal group’s debut LP Living Without drops March 24 via Silent Pendulum.

January 19, 2023

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Jared Mattson Spends a Day at the Raceway in New “Please Come Here” Video

Peanut, the debut solo release from one half of The Mattson 2, arrives March 31 via Toro y Moi’s Company Records.

January 18, 2023

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Swim Camp Work Through Codependent Relationships on New Single “Dougie (for Sharyl)”

Tom Morris’ new record Steel Country arrives February 24 via Julia’s War Recordings.

January 17, 2023

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Witch Coast Give Up the Dream of Starting Over on New Single “Tucson”

The DC-based lo-fi punks share their first new material since 2017’s Devil Vision EP.

January 13, 2023

Preview MorMor’s Live Session at the David Dunlap Observatory in Ontario with “Here It Goes Again”

The full session teasing the songwriter’s upcoming Semblance tour drops later today.

January 12, 2023

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Afternoon Bike Ride Work Through a Cycle of Frustration and Grief on New Single “Nothing in Particular”

The Montreal-based lo-fi project’s sophomore album Glossover arrives February 10 via Friends of Friends.

January 11, 2023

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Death Valley Girls Honor the Process of Moving Through Feelings on New Single “Sunday”

Bonnie Bloomgarden talks us through the single from the band’s forthcoming album Island in the Sky and its darkly surreal Arturo Baston–directed video.

January 11, 2023