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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The Dirty Nil, The Lash
Harrowing and fun in equal measure, the Ontario groups’ fifth record is a deliberate return to their raw punk ’n’ roll roots with a newfound sense of vulnerability lying beneath all the noise.
Nick Drake, The Making of Five Leaves Left
Meant to tell a deeper story behind the songwriter’s 1969 debut, each demo, outtake, and alternate version on this 4-LP set radiates the piecemeal feel of a novice grasping his way through a new endeavor.
Stars of the Lid, Music for Nitrous Oxide [30 Year Anniversary]
Released for the first time on vinyl, the Austin drone duo’s dark, raw debut elicits awe, wonder, and terror all at once as it confronts listeners with the darker aspects of existence.
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Little Hag Step Up to the Plate in Their Video for Live Track “Encore”
The recording from an Asbury Park gig was included as a bonus track on Little Hag’s 2020 LP “Whatever Happened to Avery Jane?”
April 19, 2021
Native Sun Engage in Cult Rituals in Their Video for New Single “Jesus”
The Brooklyn rockers present their latest stoner-rock single ahead of their planned April 21 gig at The Sultan Room.
April 15, 2021
The Armed’s Adam Vallely Invites Us to Embrace the Confusion That Is “ULTRAPOP”
A spokesperson for the hardcore collective on his band’s goal of preventing the genre from becoming the psychobilly of heavy music.
April 14, 2021
Downhaul Announce Sophomore LP “PROOF,” Share First Single “Standing Water”
Ahead of the LP’s May 21 release date, the single arrives with a photo essay courtesy of vocalist Gordon Phillips.
April 13, 2021
Osees’ John Dwyer, TV on the Radio’s Kyp Malone, and More Announce New LP “Moon-Drenched,” Share First Single
“The War Clock” is the first track from the ensemble’s latest jazz fusion experiment, with the full LP arriving May 28 via Castle Face.
April 12, 2021
Yellow Ostrich Contemplates the Fluidity of Desire on “Birds”
The track arrives ahead of Alex Schaaf’s new album “Soft,” out April 23 on Barsuk Records.
April 08, 2021
Playlist
Hit Like a Girl’s Favorite Active New Jersey Bands
Nicolle Maroulis shares a playlist of their favorite fellow NJ bands following the release of HLAG’s “Heart Racer” LP.
April 07, 2021
Sour Widows Express the Absurdity of Grief in “Bathroom Stall” Video
The single arrives ahead of the Bay Area trio’s “Crossing Over” EP, out April 23 on Exploding in Sound.
April 07, 2021
Trade Wind Announce New Album “The Day We Got What We Deserved,” Share First Single “DIE! DIE! DIE!”
A video for the track also arrives ahead of the band’s third LP, out May 21 on Other People Records.
April 07, 2021
Hushpuppy Reminds Us That Opposites Attract on “I’m at Home with You”
Sad13 drummer Zoë Brecher’s remastered solo debut arrives April 23 on Babe City Records.
April 06, 2021
Long Neck Share Their Contribution to Slang Church’s Forthcoming Benefit Comp
“Gumline (Livia Soprano)” arrives ahead of “Long Armed Bill’s Summer Comp,” which will benefit gifted students in the Bay Area.
April 05, 2021
Track by Track
Major Murphy Walk Us Through Their Ruminative LP “Access” Track by Track
Jacob Bullard shares the origin story for each of the songs on the Grand Rapids group’s second album.
April 02, 2021
Signal Boost
Signal Boost: 15 Tracks from March 2021 You Should Know
The month’s most discourse-worthy singles, according to our Senior Editor.
April 01, 2021
Sibille Attar Spends a Day in the Woods in Her “Why u Lookin’” Video
Shot on iPhone, the visual arrives on the heels of her second LP.
April 01, 2021
Track by Track
The Dirty Nil Talk Us Through Each Track on Their Pop-Punk Opus “Fuck Art”
The Canadian punks also announce The Guaranteed Destruction Livestream Tour, kicking off April 15.
April 01, 2021
81355 Announce Debut LP “This Time I’ll Be of Use,” Get Buried Alive in Video for “Capstone”
The hip-hop trio’s LP will be released by Justin Vernon and Aaron and Bryce Dessner’s 37d03d.
March 31, 2021
Francis Lung Dreams of Live Music in His Video for “Lonesome No More”
The animated clip arrives ahead of the ex-WU LYF member’s second album, out June 18.
March 30, 2021
Matt Muse Announces New Singles Series “Matt Packs,” Shares First Two Tracks
“Rockin’” and “Bridges” arrive ahead of the Chicago rapper’s monthly drop.
March 30, 2021
Playlist
Hostile Machines: Genghis Tron Share a Playlist of Their Favorite Drum Machine Tracks
With the cybergrind-turned-mathy-prog band’s first record in over a decade out today, Hamilton Jordan shares his favorite programmed drum tracks.
March 26, 2021
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El Michels Affair Share a Playlist Primer on Turkish Funk
Leon Michels’ new LP “Yeti Season” drops this Friday via his label Big Crown Records.
March 23, 2021
