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.
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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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Bethlehem Steel, May 2019
PREMIERE: Bethlehem Steel Demonstrate a Strong Support System in “Govt Cheese” Video
The video for the band’s latest single is full of choreographed dance moves and internal bleeding.
September 04, 2019
Signal Boost
Signal Boost: 15 Tracks from August 2019 You Should Know
Our Associate Editor’s favorite pre-released singles, album deep cuts, and tracks by unfairly obscure artists from the past few weeks.
September 03, 2019
Playlist
PLAYLIST: Parsnip’s Songs About Fruit
To accompany their debut LP “When the Tree Bears Fruit,” the Australian garage rockers serve up more songs about fruit.
August 30, 2019
Jawbreaker at Riot Fest / photo by Brigid Gallagher
Riot Fest Announces Set Times, Self-Deprecating Beer
Time slots for Blink-182, Bikini Kill, Wu-Tang Clan, and more announced (also, according to Goose Island Brewing, Riot Fest Sucks).
August 29, 2019
PREMIERE: TR/ST Change Directions on “Destroyer”
The second single from Robert Alfons’ second album in the “Destroyer” series takes the project in a somber direction.
August 29, 2019
JPEGMAFIA Has a “Garbage” New Album
According to Jeff Tweedy, Kari Faux, James Blake, and more, “All My Heroes Are Cornballs” will let us down September 13.
August 28, 2019
PREMIERE: Ceschi Uncovers Home Movies in “1988” Video
The versatile rapper looks fondly upon the past in the clip for the “Sans Soleil” single.
August 28, 2019
PREMIERE: Save Face Enlist Way Too Much Help for “Bummer” Video
The punk anthem precedes the project’s split with Graduating Life, out September 12 via Pure Noise/Epitaph.
August 27, 2019
PREMIERE: Molly Drag Returns Home on “Charlotte”
The slowcore project of Montreal songwriter Michael Hansford shares its second single from the forthcoming “Touchstone” LP.
August 23, 2019
Playlist
PLAYLIST: Harmony Woods’ Perfect Songs
Alongside news of a sophomore album in tow, the Philly songwriter made us a list of ten tracks she considers to be flawless.
August 21, 2019
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PREMIERE: Hundredth Yearn for an Out-of-Body Experience on “Leave Yourself”
The third installment in the band’s recent singles series is a moody plea for escape.
August 21, 2019
Ghost Orchard Shares His Favorite Orchid Tapes Tracks
Sam Hall cites (Sandy) Alex G, Katie Dey, and Ricky Eat Acid as favs from the Grand Rapids–based label.
August 20, 2019
I Want to Hear You Scream: Uniform’s Michael Berdan on “The Serpent and the Rainbow”
Berdan talks the cult Wes Craven film, cultural isolation, and his band’s latest collaboration with The Body.
August 15, 2019
JPEGMAFIA Song Titles, Ranked
There’s a new Peggy track called “Jesus Forgive Me, I Am a Thot,” and it hardly breaks the top ten.
August 14, 2019
HEALTH / photo by Andy Sawyer
Choose Your Cult: Daughters and HEALTH Announce Co-Headlining Tour
With Show Me the Body rounding out the bill, you’re gonna be susceptible to conversion this December.
August 13, 2019
Infinity Crush Shares Her Favorite Joy Void Releases
Caroline White lists three albums she’s proud to share a label with.
August 13, 2019
Tyler, the Creator / photo by Carlo Cavaluzzi
Camp Flog Gnaw Lineup Announced, Featuring Everyone But Frank Ocean
With one mystery headliner yet to be announced, of course “Frank Ocean” is trending on Twitter.
August 12, 2019
Track by Track
Matt Muse Breaks Down “Love & Nappyness” Track by Track
The Chicago rapper defies cliché by addressing five different forms of love on his new EP.
August 09, 2019
Playlist
PLAYLIST: Debby Friday’s Songs That Remind Her Why She Loves Music
The experimental producer lists ten tracks that helped her keep things fresh while writing “DEATH DRIVE.”
August 09, 2019
Hovvdy Announce Third LP “Heavy Lifter,” Share Lead Single “Cathedral”
The exploratory new record from the Austin duo is out October 18 via Double Double Whammy.
August 07, 2019
