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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Wisp, If Not Winter
Natalie Lu’s debut leans into the “pop” side of dream pop, exploring the double-edged sword of yearning with big builds and a combination of delicacy and pummeling sound.
The Armed, The Future Is Here and Everything Needs to Be Destroyed
The Detroit punks’ sixth album is a consistent, melodic post-hardcore assault, maintaining a relentless pummeling in defiance to the system as much as it is to their recent pop streak.
OK Cool, Chit Chat
The Chicago duo pull the strings taut on their emo-pop debut, adding piano passages, guitar theatrics, and other flourishes to their established college-radio-rock sound.
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Playlist
PLAYLIST: Penelope Isles’ Bangers ’n’ Mash-Ups
The scuzzy Brightoners serve up eleven of their sweetest kitchen jams.
July 05, 2019
PREMIERE: Ed Balloon Enjoys a May Day Picnic in “M’aider” Video
The Nigerian-American soul futurist shares the upbeat closer to his forthcoming album “The Dubs.”
July 05, 2019
LISTEN: Maneka and Sadie Dupuis Reunite on “My Queen”
The Speedy Ortiz songwriter and the band’s former guitarist rip through the latest single from Maneka’s forthcoming “Devin.”
July 02, 2019
LISTEN: Uniform & The Body Reconvene for “Penance”
The East Coast’s noisiest collab are teaming up for their second Sacred Bones LP, “Everything That Dies Someday Comes Back.”
July 01, 2019
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PLAYLIST: Horse Jumper of Love’s Songs That Inspired Them to Do Something with Their Lives
The Boston slowcore three-piece list their go-to drinking songs, doom-not-black metal tracks, and more.
June 28, 2019
PREMIERE: Divino Niño Find a Cure for Sadness in “Flamingo” Video
The Chicago Latinx punks liven up the dreamy “Foam” single with a bummed-out flamingo.
June 28, 2019
SIGNAL BOOST: Tropical Fuck Storm Announce Sophomore LP “Braindrops”
After dropping a pair of singles, the Aussie art rockers have settled on August 23 for their second Joyful Noise release.
June 26, 2019
WATCH: PUP Dedicate Their Latest Video to “Sibling Rivalry”
An animated picture book recounting an ill-advised camping trip serves as the Toronto punks’ latest visual treatment.
June 26, 2019
Mannequin Pussy Learn to Accept Who They Are
Marisa Dabice unpacks the self-acceptance, self-hatred, and freedom of individuality that went into writing the punk band’s new album, “Patience.”
June 25, 2019
These Are the Best Theme Park Rides, According to Telethon
On the release day of “Hard Pop,” the Milwaukee pop-punk quintet contextualize their indisputably fun sounds.
June 21, 2019
PREMIERE: Rich Jones and Nnamdi Ogbonnaya Get Airborne in “Dreaming” Video
The Chicago rapper and his co-pilot turn the “Shoulder You Lean On” single into an aerial stress dream.
June 18, 2019
Rocks in Your Head Records Announce “Hot Sick Vile & Fun” Compilation and Rocks in Your Head Festival
Sonny Smith’s label preps a festival in his native SF and an accompanying compilation LP.
June 18, 2019
Track by Track
SadGirl Break Down “Water” Track by Track
Misha Lindes details the story behind each of the debut record’s ten songs.
June 14, 2019
LISTEN: Vagabon Announces LP “All the Women in Me,” Shares “Flood Hands”
Lætitia Tamko’s second album will arrive September 27 via Nonesuch Records.
June 13, 2019
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PLAYLIST: Sports Team’s Guide to the Best New U.K. Artists
As they blitzkrieg the U.S. with a quick slew of tour dates, the post-punks smuggle us a list of the hottest bands making waves in their native land.
June 12, 2019
PREMIERE: The Appleseed Cast Brave the “Chaotic Waves” on New Single
The emo first-wavers ready their first album in nearly five years with another track unveil.
June 12, 2019
PREMIERE: Maneka Announces Debut LP with “Never Nowhere”
The former Speedy Ortiz guitarist has “Devin” scheduled for a July 26 release via Exploding in Sound.
June 11, 2019
Art & CultureFilm + TV
Go Party with Everything Is Terrible!
The “Jerry Maguire”–hoarding collective invites you to break in their new East LA storefront with them July 6.
June 06, 2019
Film + TV
In “Vampire’s Kiss,” We’re Laughing with Nicolas Cage, Not at Him
Thirty years later, the black comedy remains among the most underrated films in the Cage canon.
June 03, 2019
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PLAYLIST: Froth Identify the Mental Haze Which Inspired “Duress”
An auditory illusion that sparked an internet phenomenon wasn’t the only influence on the LA psych trio’s fourth album.
May 31, 2019
