Dan Deacon Announces New Album
Dan Deacon released the first preview of his new album America. “Lots” will appear on the 9-track album set to be released on August 28 via Domino Records. We wonder how it will…
Twin Shadow to Premiere New Video in Times Square
If you live in New York City or plan on visiting soon, make sure to catch Twin Shadow on June 18 in Times Square. The video for “Five Seconds”, the first single from…
Fixers We’ll Be the Moon Stream
Fixers’ debut album will drop on June 4 but you can preview it now via Soundcloud. Drawing inspiration from a wide array of influences (from Brian Wilson to Animal Collective), Fixers’ We’ll Be…
R.I.P. Doc Watson
North Carolina folk legend Arthel “Doc” Watson has passed away at the age of 89 after a fall. Watson had a vast knowledge of traditional American music and, in 1988, founded Merlefest- an…
Stream Big K.R.I.T.’s Live From the Underground
Big K.R.I.T has been making waves in hip-hop since his 2010 mix tape K.R.I.T. Wuz Here. His long-awaited debut album, on which he is credited for producing and writing his own material, is…
M.I.A. Signs to Roc Nation
Jay Z’s management company Roc Nation tweeted “the nation just keeps growing” with a photo of M.I.A.’s new artist page. Rihanna, who is also a part of the team (alongside Santigold, Shakira, Mark…
Film Review: Moonrise Kingdom
Once again Wes Anderson invites us into one of his fantastic worlds, his seventh feature in a 16-year career: Moonrise Kingdom. The film fits perfectly into his oeuvre; featuring all of the familiar…
Preview Marissa Nadler’s The Sister
Folk songstress Marissa Nadler’s new album is due May 29 through her own label Box of Cedar Records. The Sister is a companion piece to Nadler’s 2011 self-titled album, both of which were…
Video: “This Summer I’ll Make It Up To You” – Caged Animals
Caged Animals is set to release This Summer Ep on June 11 via Lucky Number Music. The title track of the EP, “This Summer I’ll Make It Up To You”, has Vincent Cacchione…
Blondie/Devo Tour
Be still my beating heart! Legendary groups Blondie and Devo will do a brief tour together along the Pacific coast this September. Devo’s website claims more dates will be added so keep your…
YACHT cover The Velvet Underground
YACHT recently released a cover (on Acid) of Brigitte Fontaine’s classic “Le Goudron” as a new single. Now, we have the single’s b-side in the form of The Velvet Underground’s “I’ll Be Your…
Video (NSFW): “We Might Be Dead By Tomorrow” – SOKO
SOKO has directed a new video in support of her album full-length, I Thought I Was an Alien. “We Might Be Dead By Tomorrow” follows colorful images of female lovers in their home…
Track: “Speed the Collapse” – Metric
Metric’s upcoming Synthetica, their fifth studio album, is due out June 12 via Mom + Pop and Metric Music International. Emily Haines describes the record: “SYNTHETICA is about staying home and wanting to…
Sleigh Bells Release New Video, Diplo Remix
Sleigh Bell’s new video for the hard-hitting “Demons” features footage from several recent live shows in Omaha, Oklahoma City, Dallas, and Houston. The video, directed by Sleigh Bell’s own Derek Miller, and co-directed…
Yeasayer Announce New Album
Yeasayer will release a follow-up to 2010’s highly acclaimed Odd Blood, Fragrant World is due out August 21 through Secretly Canadian. The first preview of the album comes in the form of “Henrietta”,…
Video: “Never Wed an Old Man” – Mairi Morrison and Alasdair Roberts
Two months after the debut of Urstan, Mairi Morrison and Alasdair Roberts have finally released the first, and perhaps only, promotional video in support of the album. Urstan features Morrison (from Isle of…
Track Review: “A Troubled See” – Girls Names
Girls Names’ sound has shifted a bit since the release of their debut album a year ago and it’s all for the better. The group has just dropped a digital version of “A…
Niki & The Dove Schedule First US Tour
Sub Pop’s Niki & The Dove will finally make it to the US in support of their debut full-length, Instinct, due out August 7. The group will support Twin Shadow on his fall…
Track Review: “Rusty Chains” – Perfume Genius
Mike Hadreas (Perfume Genius) has been performing “Rusty Chains” during his live sets for months now and included the track as a bonus with his album, Put Your Back N 2 It, on…
Kanye West Premieres New Film at Cannes
Kanye West’s short art film, Cruel Summer, will premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival on May 23 in Cannes, France. The seven-screen experience was created by DONDA, West’s do-it-all design company named…
Video: “Breakfast (Syrup)” – Kreayshawn
A year after releasing the single and video that made her famous (and earned her a $1 million record contract), Kreayshawn has dropped “Breakfast (Syrup)” featuring 2 Chainz. Kreay, in vintage lingerie, hosts…
Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb passes away
Just days after the death of a disco queen, Bee Gee Robin Gibb has passed away. Gibb spent the last few years of his life battling cancer. He was 62 years old. The…
R.I.P Donna Summer
The “Queen of Disco” Donna Summer, age 63, has died following a battle with cancer. Summer began as a backup singer for Three Dog Night in the early 70’s and went on to…
Track Review: “Life” – Summer Camp
When Summer Camp’s Welcome to Condale was released last year we barely heard a peep about it. Six months later and it seems the band is finally picking up speed as I’ve been…
Video: “Mind Control” – Friends
“Mind Control” is the first single from Friends’ long awaited debut LP, Manifest!, out June 5. Director Hir Muria removes the group from their signature homemade, 90’s-inspired videos by hurling them even further…
Where It’s At Is Where You Are Singles Club
No, not that kind of singles club. The newest 7″ to be released by will feature 3 songs by Tally Ho!, the covers project of Rose Melberg (The Softies, Tiger Trap) and Larissa…
New Gold Panda Single
Today Gold Panda digitally released a new single, Mountains I Financial District, via Ghostly International. Vinyl copies will be available on June 12th. The two tracks are said to be influenced by modern…
New Lace Curtains Track
Yesterday a new track from Lace Curtains (a project of Harlem’s Michael Coomer) was posted over at Gorilla vs. Bear. “High Fantasy” is the first track to be released from Coomer’s forthcoming album…
Preview Mount Eerie’s Clear Moon
The first of two new albums by Phil Elverum’s Mount Eerie project is being streamed today over at NPR. The 11-track release was recorded in Elverum’s church-turned-studio, located in Anacortes, Washington, using analog…
Animal Collective Announce New Album
Baltimore’s electro-psych group Animal Collective will release Centipede Hz this September via Domino Records. Song titles include, “Moonjock”, “Today’s Supernatural”, “Rosie Oh”, “Applesauce”, “Wide Eyed”, “Father Time”, “New Town Burnout”, “Monkey Riches”, “Mercury Man”,…
Album Review: Craft Spells – Gallery EP
In 2011, California-native Justin Vallesteros released his debut album, Idle Labor, under the name Craft Spells. Craft Spells is one of many bedroom solo projects to recently join the ranks of New Wave…
Shannon Stephens: New Album, Tour, Video
Ashmatic Kitty’s Shannon Stephens will release her third full-length, Pull It Together, on May 22. Stephens teamed up with friends to create an 11 song bluesy, indie rock album with lyrics influenced largely by the…
Track Review: “Care of You” – Shannon Stephens
Shannon Stephens’ dropped a new single from her third full-length, Pull It Together, today. The album is due to be released on May 22 via Asthmatic Kitty Records, after which Stephens will embark…
Bonnie “Prince Billy to Release New EP
This summer Drag City will release an EP of new versions of classic Bonnie “Prince” Billy songs. Will Oldham has been working with Ben Boye, Van Campbell, Emmett Kelly, Danny Kiely, and the…
Video: Bonnie “Prince” Billy – “I See a Darkness”
Drag City released a new video yesterday in support of a new Bonnie “Prince” Billy EP being released this summer. The EP, titled “Now Here’s My Plan,” will feature six new versions of…
Video: Grimes – “Nightmusic”
Grimes has just released the new single from her second full-length album, Visions. “Nightmusic” was directed by John Londono (who you might recognize as the director of Grimes’ “Crystal Ball” video) and showcases indie…
LAKE Announce Spring Tour, New Releases
Those who adore sugary pop band LAKE have much to look forward to in the coming months as the band has just announced two new releases and a west coast tour. After spending…
The Vaselines Announce US Tour Dates
Sub-Pop has just announced that long-time and much-loved band The Vaselines will embark on a small tour in the US this summer. It’s been two years since their last visit to the states,…
Track Review: Chain & the Gang – “Surprise Party”
Ian Svenonius’ (of Weird War and The Make-Up) newest full-time project, Chain & the Gang, is set to release a new album, In Cool Blood, on July 10 via K Records. K describes…
Album Review: Reptar – Body Faucet
It isn’t often anymore that I encounter a band with fans as enthusiastic as Reptar’s, and if you’ve ever attended one of their live shows, you know why. Graham Ulicny (guitar and vocals),…
Twin Shadow Announces Tour
Twin Shadow has a new album coming out on July 10. Confess is being released on 4AD and is rumored to be written about the aftermath of a motorcycle accident. In support of the…
Preview Beach House’s Bloom
A week before it’s release, Beach House’s Bloom is being streamed over at NPR. Though it doesn’t stray too far from their typical brand of chamber-pop, Bloom is still an exciting and refreshing listen. Band…
Grimes Remixes… Herself
When Grimes’ Claire Boucher visited BBC Radio 1 recently she recorded a new version of “Vanessa” that is closer to how she performs the song live. We love how the piece maintains it’s…
Beloved Author Maurice Sendak Dies
The literary world has lost another great today, Maurice Sendak died from complications of a stroke at age 83. His classic children’s book, Where the Wild Things Are, became an ever-lasting and award…
Redd Kross Sign to Merge, Announce Shows
Big news! On August 7, Merge will release Redd Kross’ first new rock album in 15 years, Researching the Blues. Band member Steve McDonald says of the songs he and brother Jeff wrote,…
Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys Passes Away
Adam Yauch (aka MCA) of the Beastie Boys has passed away at the age of 47. The gangly adolescent turned political activist was diagnosed with cancer in 2009, resulting in canceled appearances and…
Reptar – “Three Shining Suns”
Athens, Georgia’s electro-pop outfit Reptar released a new video yesterday- “Three Shining Suns” is from their debut album Body Faucet, released on Vagrant Records in the US and Lucky Numbers Music in Europe….
The xx Announce 2012 Shows
After taking the entire year of 2011 off, The xx have finally booked a stream of 2012 European shows. It looks like they won’t be stopping by Paris so I’ll miss them this…
Track Review: “Let Me In” – Hunx
Seth Bogart (Hunx), formerly of electro outfit GravyTrain!!!!, has released a new album: Hairdresser Blues. This marks Bogart’s first release without “his Punx,” but don’t worry- he doesn’t seem to miss them. Hairdresser…
Album Review: Lotus Plaza – Spooky Action at a Distance
When you have a band with a member as prolific and celebrated as Bradford Cox of Deerhunter and Atlas Sound, it’s hard to remember there are other pieces that make up the unit….
Friends Crush
I have a crush on Friends, a five-piece from Brooklyn, NY fronted by Samantha Urbani. So far the group has only released three tracks- two dreamy 90’s disco numbers entitled “Friend Crush” and…
Track Review: “Come Near” – Lykke Li
Lykke Li released a new song on Record Store Day. “Come Near” is one of 15 tracks on a compilation from Li’s new record label, Ingrid. Between a new label and a recent…
33⅓ to Publish New Books
Last month the team over at 33⅓ accepted proposals for a new round of books to be released in 2013/14. Of 471 submissions only a handful will be chosen, but you can bet…
YACHT Release Perfume
Now you can smell like electro-pop group, YACHT, sounds. The duo, Jona Bechtolt and Claire Evans, teamed up with a fragrance company in Portland, Oregon to bring you this exclusive scent. Get your…
Album Review: Allo Darlin’ – Europe
Following the highly successful release of their debut album in 2010, Allo Darlin’ embarked on a yearlong tour across the US, UK, and Europe. It was during this intense period of time that…
Jonathan Richman Live at Fleche D’or in Paris, France
Jonathan Richman comes from another world. His songs tell us about his experiences on the “astral plane” and a girl he knew in some “ancient long ago” time. So when he steps up…
