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Kim Gordon didn’t invent SoundCloud rap, but she sounds like she just sort of stumbled onto a whole new sound. The Collective, the former Sonic Youth bassist’s second solo record, carries the fearlessly innovative spirit that has marked her nearly 50-year career, and though she knew early on she wanted it to be beat-driven, how much

The 23-year-old Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Mei Semones has released a new single, ‘Tegami’. Check it out along with a live version of the track below. “‘Tegami’ was my first time experimenting with Bossa Nova style music in odd meters,” Semones explained in a statement. “It’s a love song. My partner likes to write me

Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry has shared a new single, ‘Change Shapes’. Following the singer’s 2023 solo tracks ‘Are You Awake?’ and ‘Shame’, the song was written by Mayberry, Matt Koma, Cleo Tighe, and Evan Blair, and produced by Koma. Check it out below. “I feel like I perform to the general public but also play a

In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on March 8, 2024: Ariana Grande, Eternal Sunshine Ariana Grande’s new album, Eternal Sunshine, has arrived via Republic. The follow-up to 2020’s Positions was preceded by the single ‘yes, and?’, which got a remix featuring Mariah Carey, and was co-produced

In the heart of the Midwest lies a city pulsating with cultural vibrancy and artistic flair: Chicago. Renowned for its rich history, diverse communities, and vibrant arts scene, Chicago stands as a beacon of creativity and expression.  Central to this cultural tapestry are the shows that grace its theaters, concert halls, and performance venues, captivating

“Free to start, pay as you earn,” might be the siren song of binary options trading, luring in beginners with the promise of simplicity and low upfront costs. Yet, as with any financial venture, the devil is in the details—or in this case, in the fees and commissions. When you dive into the binary options

Pillow Queens have offered another preview of their new album Name Your Sorrow – out April 19 – with ‘Like a Lesson’. The track follows earlier cuts ‘Gone’ and ‘Suffer’. Listen to it below. “The notion of finding safety and comfort in the presence of love of limerence is emphasized, contrasting with the paralyzing fear

Liverpool duo King Hannah have announced the follow-up to their 2022 debut LP I’m Not Sorry, I Was Just Being Me. It’s called Big Swimmer, and it arrivees May 31 via City Slang. Produced by Ali Chant, the album features Sharon Van Etten on two songs, including the title track, which is out today. Check

Julien Chang is a singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Baltimore, Maryland. While studying classical and jazz music throughout high school, he built a home studio in his parents’ basement from the money he earned from his grocery shop job, where he recorded his first album, 2018’s Jules. Along with its 2022 follow-up, The Sale, it

Steven Raekwon Reynolds, the NYC-based singer-songwriter who records as S. Raekwon, has announced a new album. Steven, which follows his 2021 debut album Where I’m at Now and the 2022 EP I Like It When You Smile, is out May 3 via Father/Daughter Records. Check out the new single ‘Old Thing’  below. “I recorded this

O. – the London-based duo of baritone saxophonist Joe Henwood and drummer Tash Keary – have announced their debut album, WeirdOs. It arrives June 21 via Speedy Wunderground. To accompany the announcement, they’re sharing the new single ‘Green Shirt’, which you can hear below. ‘Green Shirt’ is “a short rock/metal rinse out,” according to the band.

ATB is one of the most iconic names in dance music, having produced the classic 9 PM, which has remained in our heads since its release in 1998. To talk about his latest single, Take A Moment, featuring David Frank, ATB joined us for an interview. Take A Moment marks your latest release, featuring singer-songwriter David Frank.

Two retellings, a dive into ancient Italian history, two tales of intense Jewish family dynamics, and the exploration of whatever ‘postcolonial’ means make up our ten recommendations for upcoming books you should be adding to your list in March. The Hearing Test, Eliza Barry Callahan (March 5) In this slim and thoughtful novel, a woman

TikTok is famous for making new trends, and something new goes viral every day. If you are on TikTok, you might have come across a cat in a blue dress with a mushroom hat walking in her vibe. TikTokers and meme lovers have gone crazy over this trend. However, most people don’t understand what it

Board games often provide a sense of nostalgia with many people having fond memories of rainy days in the past playing classics such as Monopoly and Scrabble. But many games are now able to be enjoyed online, due to advancing technology and a variety of gaming platforms. We’ll explore the differences between traditional games and

Will there be a Yellowstone Season 6? This is what every Yellowstone fan is wondering about. However, we know that ”End is Nigh” as Season 5 part 2 will end this fantastic series. But there is some hope that we might see a season after Season 5. Now, it might console the sad fans who

In games like Valorant, finding the best crosshair codes is always a good idea, especially in 2024. But, with endless settings available, selecting the best Valorant crosshair codes that match your play style and skill level is difficult. Is it for you as well? We have put the favourite Valorant crosshair codes pros to use

Wednesday stopped by the NPR office to perform a ‘Tiny Desk Concert’. The Asheville band played three songs from last year’s Rat Saw God: ‘Chosen to Deserve’ (featuring banjo from pedal/lap steel player Xandy Chelmis), ‘Formula One’, and ‘Bath County’. During the set, Karly Hartzman talked about how watching Tiny Desk concerts, especially Mitski’s 2015

Mannequin Pussy have always recognized the power wrought from contradictions. Vulnerability has been as much at the core of their identity as their punk roots, making their music feel uniquely resonant when snuck between moments of searing aggression. I Got Heaven, their first album since 2019’s Patience, is an ambitious step forward that’s eager to express

Lykke Li has shared a cover of Johnny Cash’s 1963 song ‘Ring of Fire’ for Damsel, the upcoming Netflix movie starring Millie Bobby Brown and directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. She recorded her rendition in one take with producer Andrew Sarlo. “You can feel that energy on the recording, so it’s a very important process

Years & Years’ Olly Alexander has put out his debut solo single, ‘Dizzy’. Co-written and produced by Danny L Harle, the song will also be representing the UK at the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden. Check it out below. “We started off with the word ‘Dizzy’ because it just popped into my head

Being one of the most famous series in America, John Wick has managed to earn millions of dollars worldwide. Now, the retired assassin is all set to come back on your television screens with Chapter 5. Along with the announcement, a lot of predictions and rumors have started regarding the makings. However, in this article,

T Bone Burnett has announced his first solo album in 18 years. The Other Side will be released on April 19 via Verve Forecast, and it features contributions from Weyes Blood, Lucius, Rosanne Cash, and Steven Soles. Burnett co-produced the LP with Colin Linden and Mike Piersante. Check out the new single ‘Waiting for Yo’

Torrey have dropped a new song called ‘Moving’. It’s set to appear on the Bay Area band’s self-titled sophomore album, which is out next Friday (March 8) on Slumberland, alongside the recently released ‘Bounce’. Check out a video for it below. “I wrote the lyrics and melody of this song in my old basement that