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Art & Culture
Kii Arens’ Search for the Perfect Universal Image

From concert posters to music videos and beyond, the LA-based visual artist is still hunting for his pinnacle pop-art piece.

May 24, 2022
Breaking
mehro Is Listening to the Universe

The avant-pop songwriter on the brutality and beauty of nature and the inspiration of living in LA.

February 22, 2022
Moderna Opens a Portal to the Unknown on Remix for the “Matrix Resurrections” Soundtrack

The Berlin-based DJ slips her dark disco into the new film with “Bullet Time” remix.

December 16, 2021
Art & Culture
Jonah and Vanessa Bayer Recount Old School Days on “How Did We Get Weird” Podcast

“Saturday Night Live” alum Vanessa Bayer and brother Jonah were just a couple of weirdo kids.

October 22, 2021

Radiohead (Photo: Tom Sheehan)

Radiohead Is Now on Bandcamp

The band posted their full nine-album catalog—and then some—across the music platform.

October 21, 2021

Ivy (Photo: Robert Weinstein)

Ivy Release Rare Footage Paying Tribute to Former Bandmate Adam Schlesinger

The surviving members of the NYC trio share a more intimate side of their friend.

October 19, 2021

‘Bent by Nature: Deirdre O’Donoghue and the Lost SNAP! Archives’ (Photo: KCRW)

Film + TV
KCRW Announces Audio Documentary Series on Deirdre O’Donoghue

The LA DJ who revolutionized live radio performance is getting a proper audio tribute 20 years after her death.

October 19, 2021
Dead Can Dance’s Lisa Gerrard and Jules Maxwell Unveil New LP “Burn”

You can stream the record in full ahead of its release this Friday.

May 05, 2021
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On the Road (At Home) with iDKHOW’s Dallon Weekes

Dallon Weekes is vacuuming. “Somebody’s gotta do it,” he says over the phone while at home in Salt Lake City,…

February 23, 2021

Ambre photoshoot for Flood Magazine on September 18, 2020, in New Orleans, LA.

Digital CoverOn the Road (At Home)
On the Road (at Home) with Ambré

The Grammy-winning artist reflects on her New Orleans roots, working since she was 17, and the cinematic Director’s Cut expansion of her debut Pulp. Presented by Fender and Toyota.

November 10, 2020
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On the Road (At Home) with The Regrettes

In our new digital cover story, singer/songwriter Lydia Night reflects on the early days of minivan touring, high school drama, bad love, good (new) love, and her unapologetic obsession with pop. 

September 29, 2020
Bob Moses Discuss How Desire Shaped Their New Album

The electronic duo traverse the deeper, darker fringes of longing on “Desire,” their third full-length record.

August 28, 2020
Art & CultureFilm + TV
Michael Stipe, Flea, and Rain Phoenix Remember River Phoenix on What Would Be His 50th Birthday

In honor of River’s birthday, his sister Rain reveals two new Aleka’s Attic tracks with the vinyl release of “Alone U Elope.”

August 21, 2020
Evann McIntosh Goes All Flintstones in “WIYULD” Video

The sixteen-year-old artist joins the ranks of Courtney Barnett, Sleater-Kinney, and Sleigh Bells with her Mom + Pop debut.

July 08, 2020
Black Thought Announces “Streams of Thought Vol. 3: Cane and Abel” Ft. Pusha T, Portugal. The Man, and More

The next chapter of The Roots co-founder’s solo series also features Killer Mike, ScHoolboy Q, and Swizz Beats.

July 06, 2020

The Front Bottoms (Photo: Mark Jaworski)

The Front Bottoms Release New Single “montgomery forever,” Reveal New Album Details

The band’s upcoming album “In Sickness & In Flames” is due out August 21 on Fueled By Ramen.

July 03, 2020
Sonic Youth’s “Goo” Cover Gets “Rebirth” in Response to BLM, COVID-19

Raymond Pettibon’s iconic black and white illustration is getting a social makeover in time for its 30th anniversary, depicting some serious messaging and political satire.

July 02, 2020
Ghetto Kumbé Release the Ritualistic and Riveting “Tambó”

Exploring the dynamics of love,  the tribal-tinged single is a glimpse into the Afrofuturist trio’s ethereal debut.

July 02, 2020

Ty Dolla $ign, Kanye West, ska Swigs, Skrillex. (Photo/Art: HARRY)

Ty Dolla $ign Drops “Ego Death” Featuring Kanye West, FKA twigs, Skrillex, and serpentwithfeet

The all-star collaboration reveals the artists’ “animated” sides and gives a first glimpse into $ign’s upcoming third album.

July 01, 2020

Elliott Smith (Photo: JJ Gronson)

Hear Elliott Smith’s Previously Unreleased “Some Song” (Live at Umbra Penumbra)

The live track gives a stirring glimpse into the tortured soul of the prolific singer/songwriter

June 30, 2020
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