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Flyte Team Up with Florence Pugh for “Tough Love” Live Session

The band’s self-titled third album will arrive on October 27.

September 21, 2023
First ListenTrack by Track
Hear an Early Stream of Jenny Owen Youngs’ Staggering New LP “Avalanche”

Youngs also walks us through each track on the project, which officially drops tomorrow via Yep Roc.

September 21, 2023
Talk Show Take Cues From the “Blade” Dance Club Scene for New “Closer” Video

The track was produced by Gorillaz’s Remi Kabaka Jr.

September 20, 2023
The Breeders Share Previously Unreleased J Mascis-Assisted Single “Divine Mascis”

The 30th anniversary reissue of Last Splash arrives this Friday via 4AD.

September 20, 2023
Faye Webster Returns with New Single and Video “Lifetime”

Her forthcoming tour will kick off on October 17 in Washington DC.

September 20, 2023
Weyes Blood Preps Us for Spooky Season with New Video for “Twin Flame”

Natalie Mering’s tour will continue on September 27 in San Francisco.

September 19, 2023
Frost Children Announce New LP “Hearth Room,” Share “Lethal”

The duo’s second album this year will be released on November 17 via True Panther Sounds.

September 19, 2023
Crumb and Melody’s Echo Chamber Team Up for “Le Temple Volant”

The track arrives via Crumb Records.

September 19, 2023
Film + TV
Tom Waits, Donald Glover, Adam Scott, and Others Offer Up Items and One-on-One Experiences to Support WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes

Other stars with items to bid on include the cast of Bob’s Burgers, Lena Dunham, Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, Natasha Lyonne, Spike Jonze, John Lithgow, and “Weird Al.”

September 14, 2023
Aesop Rock Announces New LP “Integrated Tech Solutions,” Shares “Mindful Solutionism”

Out November 10, the album features billy woods, Hanni El Khatib, and more.

September 14, 2023
Reviews
Mitski, “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We”

With this LP of lovesick twangers, the art-pop-architect-turned-country-balladeer sounds deeply interested in untangling the nuances and geometry of relationships.

September 14, 2023
Lol Tolhurst, Budgie, and Jacknife Lee Recruit Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie on New Cut “Ghosted at Home”

The supergroup’s debut album Los Angeles will arrive on November 3.

September 13, 2023

Big Thief

Big Thief Bring Another Live Staple to the Studio with “Born for Loving You”

The new track, along with A-side “Vampire Empire,” will be released as a physical 7-inch on October 20 via 4AD.

September 13, 2023
Vagabon Shares Final Pre-Album Single and Video “Lexicon”

Lætitia Tamko’s third LP Sorry I Haven’t Called is out this Friday via Nonesuch Records.

September 12, 2023
Cat Power Announces Live LP of Bob Dylan Covers, Shares First Two Tracks

Chan Marshall shares her takes on “Ballad of a Thin Man” and “She Belongs to Me” ahead of the November 10 release of Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert.

September 12, 2023
First Listen
Gabe ’Nandez Keeps the Coffee Hot on New Single “Cortado”

The New York-based artist’s new album H.T. III is out on September 20 via POW Recordings.

September 12, 2023
Track by Track
Jalen Ngonda Walks Us Through His Soulful Debut Album “Come Around and Love Me”

The London-based songwriter’s record is out now via Daptone.

September 08, 2023
In Conversation
Long Live Anjimile

The North Carolina–based songwriter discusses his new LP The King, which shapes old demos into a cohesive narrative singularly soundtracked by guitar.

September 07, 2023
Playlist
Yussef Dayes’ “Black Classical Music” Influences Playlist

Ahead of the release of his solo debut this Friday, the drummer and composer shares 11 tracks—within the realm of jazz and beyond—that inspired him.

September 06, 2023
Breaking
Kah-Lo Is Feeling It All

The Nigerian hip-house songwriter discusses her debut album pain/pleasure, a sparkling testament to the power of perseverance.

September 05, 2023
Hear Jeff Rosenstock’s New Album “HELLMODE” a Day Early

The project was originally set to arrive tomorrow, September 1.

August 31, 2023
Reviews
midwxst, “e3”

On his major label debut, the Indiana-raised artist is confident, heartbroken, and positively raging over some of the best pop-rap crossover beats you’ll ever hear.

August 30, 2023
The Kills Explore New Sonic Territory on “103”

The duo have also announced their sixth album, God Games, which is out on October 27 via Domino Records.

August 30, 2023
Beirut Announces New Album “Hadsel,” Shares “So Many Plans”

Zach Condon’s new album will be released on November 10 via his own Pompeii Records.

August 30, 2023
Poolside
Poolside Recruits Cut Copy’s Ben Browning for “Ride with You”

The track will be featured on Jeffrey Paradise’s forthcoming album Blame It All on Love.

August 29, 2023
Mitski Announces Early Listening Party for New LP Paired with Film Screenings

The screenings are set for September 7 in movie theaters across the globe—a week before The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We officially drops.

August 29, 2023
Oneohtrix Point Never Brings a Pair of Crash Test Dummies to Life in Video for New Single “A Barely Lit Path”

Daniel Lopatin’s new album Again will arrive on September 29 via Warp Records.

August 29, 2023
Track by Track
Yeek Walks Us Through His Heady-Yet-Joyful New LP “Future Reference”

The LA-based alt-R&B musician talks working with Raveena, Paris Texas, Erik Bodin of Little Dragon, and more on his follow-up to 2021’s Valencia.

August 29, 2023
First Listen
Katy Kirby Shares an Ode to Unnatural Tendencies with New Single “Cubic Zirconia”

We spoke with Kirby about her first track released through her new label home of ANTI- Records.

August 29, 2023
Track by Track
SPELLLING Walks Us Through Her New LP of Reinterpretations “SPELLLING & the Mystery School”

With the LP out now via Sacred Bones, Chrystia Cabral shares the origins of both the original tracks from her first three records and their re-recordings.

August 25, 2023
5 Non-Musical Influences on jaboukie’s Debut Album “All who can’t hear must feel”

The comedian, writer, and former Daily Show correspondent shares how everything from field recordings to the local deli inspired his pop-rap LP, out today via Interscope.

August 25, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo Cites Jack White, St. Vincent, and Kathleen Hanna as “GUTS” Mentors

The “drivers license” singer will release the new LP on September 8.

August 24, 2023
illuminati hotties
illuminati hotties Is Officially Part of the “Star Wars” Extended Universe

Sarah Tudzin is featured on the song “Igyah Kah” from the new Disney+ series Ahsoka.

August 24, 2023
Public Enemy and Ice-T to Headline The National Celebration of Hip-Hop in DC

The concert will take place on Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7 at West Potomac Park on the National Mall.

August 23, 2023
Oneohtrix Point Never Announces New Album “Again”

The latest project from Daniel Lopatin will arrive on September 29 via Warp Records.

August 23, 2023
In Conversation
glaive Is Keeping It Face-Value

With his debut LP i care so much that i dont care at all out now, Ash (you can call him that, it’s OK) discusses staying true to himself while becoming a public figure.

August 23, 2023
Parquet Courts’ A. Savage Announces New LP “Several Songs About Fire,” Shares “Elvis in the Army”

Savage’s second solo album will be released on October 6 via Rough Trade.

August 23, 2023
Soccer Mommy Announces New Covers EP “Karaoke Night,” Shares “I’m Only Me When I’m with You” (Sophie’s Version)

In addition to the Taylor Swift Cover, the project will also feature Sophie Allison taking on R.E.M., Pavement, and more.

August 23, 2023
Reviews
Joell Ortiz & L’Orange, “Signature”

L’Orange’s psych-leaning beats offer the perfect playground for Ortiz to remind listeners he’s one of the best bar-for-bar emcees in the game on this reinterpretation of his 2021 LP Autograph.

August 22, 2023
hemlocke springs Announces New EP “going…going…GONE!,” Shares “enknee1”

The viral songwriter’s debut EP will arrive on September 29.

August 22, 2023
Black Pumas Return with New Album “Chronicles of a Diamond,” Share “More Than a Love Song”

The new album will be released on October 27 via ATO Records.

August 22, 2023
Ms. Lauryn Hill Announces “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” 25th Anniversary Tour, Co-Headlined by The Fugees

The 17-date tour will hit arenas around the world.

August 22, 2023
Kipp Stone
First Listen
Kipp Stone Proves He Can “Really, Really Rap” on “18 the Hard Way”

The Cleveland emcee’s new album 66689 BLVD Prequel is out September 15 via Closed Sessions.

August 18, 2023
Jean Dawson Returns with Second Installment of “DESTRUCTION FOR DUMMIES” Trilogy

Along with releasing three new tracks, Jean will support Trippie Redd on his massive fall headlining arena tour.

August 17, 2023
Talking Heads to Reunite for Q&A with Spike Lee, “Stop Making Sense” Returning to Theaters Next Month

Jonathan Demme’s film will be shown in a brand new 4K restoration helmed by A24.

August 17, 2023
Death Cab for Cutie Recruit CHVRCHES for Remix of New Single “An Arrow in the Wall”

The group is currently gearing up to embark upon its co-headlining tour with Ben Gibbard’s other band, The Postal Service.

August 16, 2023
The Drums Address Birth Trauma on New Single “Isolette”

Jonny Pierce’s new project is set to arrive on October 13 via ANTI- Records.

August 16, 2023
Wild Nothing Announces New LP “Hold,” Recruits Hatchie for First Single “Headlights On”

Jack Tatum’s project will share the new LP on October 27 via Captured Tracks.

August 16, 2023
Playlist
Dustin Wong’s “Perpetual Morphosis” Influences Playlist

The songwriter and former Ponytail guitarist shares a handful of eclectic reference points for his latest LP, out now via Hausu Mountain.

August 15, 2023
New Third Man Records Comp “The Music of Heatmiser” Shines a Light on the Elliott Smith–Fronted Project

The label shares a demo of “Lowlife” ahead of the best-of collection’s October 6 release.

August 15, 2023
Future Islands Share New Slow-Burning Ballad “Deep in the Night”

The band is gearing up for a European and UK tour.

August 15, 2023
Reviews
Fly Anakin, “Skinemaxxx”

The two-part EP is a heady concept record fueled by nostalgia which manages to sound at once indebted to its influences and like nothing else in rap.

August 14, 2023
Mk.gee Returns with Two New Singles, “Candy” and “How many miles”

These are Michael Gordon’s first tracks since 2020.

August 11, 2023
First Listen
Sam Wilkes Focuses on Process Rather Than Outcome with New Single “Driving”

The bassist and songwriter’s newly announced album of the same name will arrive on October 6, courtesy of the artist’s own Wilkes Records.

August 11, 2023
IAN SWEET Announces New Album “SUCKER,” Shares First Single and Video “Your Spit”

The new LP from Jilian Medford will arrive on November 3 via Polyvinyl.

August 10, 2023
boygenius Share Massive 82-Song Playlist of Influences and Favorites

The playlist features songs from Big Thief, Brian Eno, HAIM, and more.

August 10, 2023
DJ Shadow Announces New Album “Action Adventure”

The producer took to Instagram to share that the record will be out this fall, as well as to tease an imminent single and upcoming live dates.

August 09, 2023
Weyes Blood Shares Tour Diary Visual for “Hearts Aglow”

Natalie Mering’s In Holy Flux tour resumes on August 14 when she’ll support The Strokes at Red Rocks.

August 09, 2023
Mykki Blanco Shares “Holidays in the Sun,” Announces “Postcards From Italia” EP

Produced by FaltyDL, the project is out September 22 via Transgressive.

August 09, 2023
Say She She Announce Headlining Tour, Share Video for “Astral Plane”

The band’s new album Silver is out September 29 via Karma Chief/Colemine.

August 08, 2023
Hear Sparklehorse’s Cover of Robyn Hitchcock’s “Listening to the Higsons” Ahead of Posthumous Release

The new album from the departed legend will arrive on September 8 via ANTI- Records.

August 08, 2023
First Listen
dadá Joãozinho Communicates Through the Rawness of Body Language on New Samba Track “Pai e Mae”

The new album from songwriter João Rocha is out September 1 via Innovative Leisure.

August 08, 2023
Breaking
grouptherapy. Are Finding Their True Calling

Originally formed as a cathartic escape for three former child actors, Jadagrace, SWIM, and TJOnline talk making the kind of music they want to hear.

August 07, 2023
In Conversation
Into the Deep Time: Candy Claws on 10 Years of “Ceres & Calypso”

Ryan and K Hover discuss the deluxe version of their cult-classic record, expectations, and looking back on the LP 10 years on.

August 04, 2023
Watch Gal Gadot Join Noga Erez in the Video For Her New Single “Quiet”

The song is featured in the forthcoming film Heart of Stone, which is out on August 11.

August 03, 2023
Queens of the Stone Age Reunite with Liam Lynch for “Negative Space” Video

The band has also announced a Queens Colosseum pre-show event in Toronto on August 4.

August 03, 2023
Danger Mouse and Jemini Set to Release 2004 Collaboration “Born Again,” Share “Brooklyn Basquiat”

The duo’s album is finally seeing the light of day with an August 25 release via Lex Records.

August 03, 2023
Pelican Share Cover of Karate’s “Gasoline” Ahead of Midwest Tour

The Chicago post-hardcore icons’ run of dates kicks off August 9 in Indianapolis with Upper Wilds.

August 02, 2023
Poolside Announces New LP “Blame It All on Love,” Shares Love Letter to Yacht Rock “Float Away”

The project will arrive on October 20 via Ninja Tune/Counter Records.

August 02, 2023
Armand Hammer Return with the Pink Siifu–Assisted Single “Trauma Mic”

billy woods and ELUCID’s new album We Buy Diabetic Test Strips is out on September 29 via Fat Possum Records.

August 02, 2023
Thundercat and Tame Impala Announce 7-Inch Release For “No More Lies”

The limited-edition release arrives ahead of Thundercat’s In Yo Girl’s City tour.

August 02, 2023
Wilson Lee Hives
The Hives Share Two More Singles, “Trapdoor Solution” and “The Bomb”

The band’s new album The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons is out on August 11.

August 01, 2023
U.S. Girls and Bootsy Collins, Orville Peck Release Leon Russell Covers

The tribute album A Song For Leon is out September 8 via Primary Wave Music.

August 01, 2023
Wilco Announce New Album “Cousin,” Share First Single “Evicted”

Produced by Cate Le Bon, the LP marks their first work with an outside collaborator since 2007’s Sky Blue Sky.

August 01, 2023
First Listen
Somni Shares Downtempo Electronic Meditation “Cracks”

The LA-based producer’s new album Gravity will arrive on September 8 via Friends of Friends.

August 01, 2023
Track by Track
Jessy Lanza Takes Us Through Each of the Moments That Inspired Her New LP “Love Hallucination”

Inspired in part by heartbreak and a move from Ontario to LA, the alt-R&B artist’s fourth album is out now via Hyperdub.

July 28, 2023
Art & Culture
Sly Stone Announces Official Autobiography, “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)”

The book will be released on Questlove’s new Macmillan imprint, AUWA Books.

July 27, 2023
Soccer Mommy Shares Cover of Sheryl Crow’s “Soak Up the Sun”

Sophie Allison is playing at Forest Hills Stadium in New York tonight with Maggie Rogers.

July 27, 2023
Reviews
Allegra Krieger, “I Keep My Feet on the Fragile Plane”

The NYC-based songwriter’s fourth album uses little moments of heartbreak for propulsion, with this momentum giving the album its sturdy bones.

July 26, 2023
Animal Collective Announce New Album “Isn’t It Now?,” Share First Single “Soul Capturer”

The band’s follow-up to last year’s Time Skiffs will arrive on September 29 via Domino Records.

July 26, 2023
Be Your Own Pet Share Another Explosive Single Ahead of New LP with “Big Trouble”

The band’s new album Mommy will arrive on August 25.

July 26, 2023
Blur Share Two New “The Ballad of Darren” Bonus Tracks

“The Rabbi” and “The Swan” arrive less than a week after the band’s new LP.

July 25, 2023
Armand Hammer Announce New Album “We Buy Diabetic Test Strips”

The album, which features Junglepussy, Soul Glo vocalist Pierce Jordan, Moor Mother, and more, is out September 29.

July 25, 2023
The Kills Go Coast-to-Coast on New Singles “New York” and “LA Hex”

The band has announced release events for the singles in NYC and LA featuring exclusive merch pop-ups at both.

July 25, 2023
First Listen
Jenny Owen Youngs Revels in Intimacy on New Single “Knife Went In”

Youngs’ new LP Avalanche will arrive on September 22 via Yep Roc Records.

July 25, 2023
Lauren Mayberry of CHVRCHES Announces Solo Debut and Tour

Her solo run kicks off September 4 in Washington, D.C.

July 20, 2023
Essay
Mort Garson’s Universe of Ideas

Sacred Bones’ era-spanning archival collection Journey to the Moon and Beyond highlights the joy of creation as the throughline in the synth pioneer’s career.

July 20, 2023
Vagabon Returns with New Club Single and Video “Do Your Worst”

Lætitia Tamko’s new album Sorry I Haven’t Called is out September 15 via Nonesuch Records.

July 20, 2023
Crumb Share Music Video for New Single “Crushxd”

The visual and track pay homage to a dearly departed turtle.

July 19, 2023
illuminati hotties Return with New Single “Truck”

Sarah Tuzdin is also set to open for boygenius on their forthcoming tour.

July 19, 2023
Big Thief Officially Release Fan-Favorite Track “Vampire Empire”

The single will appear alongside another new track, “Born For Loving You,” on a 7-inch dropping October 20 via 4AD.

July 19, 2023
Michael-Muller
Neil Young Will Perform at The Roxy to Celebrate Venue’s 50th Anniversary

Young’s performance at the famed 500-capacity venue is set for September 20 as a part of a series of Roxy50 honors and events this fall.

July 18, 2023
First Listen
swim good now Shares Dreamy Folktronica Single “Campfire”

Jon Jasper-Lawless has co-produced tracks with Joji, Daniela Andrade, Gia Margaret, and more.

July 18, 2023
Slowdive Return with Spectral New Single “skin in the game”

everything is alive will arrive on September 1 via Dead Oceans.

July 18, 2023
Some Copies of Taylor Swift’s “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” Play Cabaret Voltaire’s “Soul Vine” Instead

After the news went viral on TikTok, Universal Music Group is offering refunds on the defective LPs.

July 13, 2023

KATHLEEN HANNA; TEES 4 TOGO

Kathleen Hanna Announces New Book, “Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk”

The Bikini Kill vocalist’s memoir will arrive on May 14.

July 13, 2023
First Listen
Fatboi Sharif and Steel Tipped Dove Go Apocalyptic on “Brandon Lee”

The duo’s new collaborative album Decay will arrive on July 21 via Backwoodz Studioz.

July 13, 2023
Genesis Owusu Returns with Defiant Anthem “Tied Up!”

Owusu is gearing up for a North American fall headlining tour, which will follow his spring run supporting Paramore.

July 12, 2023
The Drums Announce New LP “Jonny,” Share Latest Single “Better”

Jonny Pierce’s sixth album will arrive on October 13 via ANTI- Records.

July 12, 2023