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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MUNA hair/makeup: Caitlin Wronski
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Pulp, More
The Sheffield art rock ensemble’s first album in nearly 24 years still maintains their Kinks-y kitchen sink dramatics in opposition to Oasis’ Beatles-like demeanor and Blur’s operatic Who-ness.
Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell [10th Anniversary Edition]
Padded out with a personal essay, family photos, and outtakes, this re-release of Stevens’ album-length eulogy permits yet another return to the 1980s Oregon of the artist’s memory.
Alan Sparhawk, With Trampled by Turtles
Far more mournful than his solo debut from last year, the former Low member’s collaboration with the titular bluegrass band is drenched in sorrow, absence, longing, and dark devastation.
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bar italia Return with Surprise EP “The Tw*ts”
The new release features tracks recorded during their sessions for last year’s The Twits LP.
June 05, 2024
Cigarettes After Sex Return with Cryptic New Single “Baby Blue Movie”
Greg Gonzalez will share his new album X’s on July 12.
June 04, 2024
Perfume Genius Celebrates 10 Years of “Too Bright” with Reissue and Tour
The re-release of Mike Hadreas’ third album will arrive on September 20 via Matador Records.
June 04, 2024
Playlist
RXK Nephew’s “Till I’m Dead 2” Influences Playlist
With his cohesive new LP out now, Uncle Neph shares how artists ranging from Tony Yayo to Johnnie Taylor to Mary J. Blige influenced his sound.
June 03, 2024
Track by Track
Oddisee Breaks Down His Adaptive New EP “And Yet Still” Track by Track
The follow-up to the DMV rapper’s To What End LP from last year is out today via Outer Note.
May 30, 2024
John Glacier Announces New EP “Duppy Gun,” Shares “Steady As I Am”
The London-based artist’s new project will arrive on June 20 via Young Records.
May 30, 2024
Abstract Crimewave Recruit Lykke Li for Swede-Heavy Single “The Gambler”
The Swedish duo comprised of members of Peter Bjorn and John and Caesars formerly performed under the name Smile.
May 30, 2024
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Go Amphibious on Us with New Single “Frogs”
The famously melancholic songwriter reported that the song “puts a big fucking smile on [his] face.”
May 29, 2024
SASAMI Returns with New Single “Honeycrash”
The track features a video directed by Andrew Thomas Huang.
May 29, 2024
First Listen
Sam Wilkes, Craig Weinrib, and Dylan Day Unite for “When I Can Read My Titles Clear”
The group’s record will arrive on July 12 via Leaving Records.
May 29, 2024
Track by Track
Bill MacKay Takes Us Track by Track Through His Propulsive New LP “Locust Land”
Both deeply intimate and boldly cosmic, the Chicago-based guitarist’s latest for Drag City is out now.
May 24, 2024
Clairo Announces Third LP “Charm,” Shares New Single “Sexy to Someone”
Claire Cottrill’s follow-up to 2021’s Sling is set to arrive on July 12.
May 23, 2024
Oasis’ “Definitely Maybe” Is Definitely Going to Receive a 30th Anniversary Reissue
…though “maybe” might be a little too hopeful for a reunion tour.
May 23, 2024
Redd Kross Share “Born Innocent” Alongside Video Featuring Footage From Doc of the Same Name
The duo’s new self-titled album will arrive on June 28 via In the Red Records.
May 22, 2024
Pavement, Kim Gordon, James Blake, Freddie Gibbs, and More Announced for Bumbershoot 2024
The Seattle fest is set for Labor Day weekend.
May 21, 2024
Art & Culture
MUNA Announce “Gayotic” Podcast Residency Live at Largo
All three performances at the historic LA venue are already sold out.
May 16, 2024
The Blood Brothers Announce 20th Anniversary Edition of “Crimes,” Prep First US Tour Since 2014
The run will kick off on November 2 in San Francisco.
May 16, 2024
Omar Apollo Announces Sophomore Album “God Said No,” Shares “Dispose of Me”
The project will arrive on June 28 via Warner Records.
May 16, 2024
In Conversation
Kacy Hill on Bouncing Back From Burnout with “Bug”
After releasing a pair of albums in the thick of the pandemic, the songwriter discusses how opting for fun over perfectionism made her collaborative new LP her most sonically complex to date.
May 16, 2024
First Listen
Jenny Don’t and the Spurs Unveil Rollicking New Track “You’re What I Need”
The Portland group’s new album Broken Hearted Blue will arrive on June 14.
May 16, 2024
