Last year, the New York punk veteran and culty singer-songwriter Jesse Malin suffered a spinal stroke that left him partially paralyzed and unable to walk. Malin is currently recovering, and he’s planning to return to the stage with a big all-star benefit concert in New York later this year. In the meantime, many of Malin’s […]
Stream Indigo De Souza’s Surprise New EP Wholesome Evil Fantasy
Indigo De Souza is a master of magically heart-wrenching yet comforting indie rock with her three albums, 2018’s I Love My Mom, 2021’s Any Shape You Take, and last year’s All Of This Will End. Today, the Asheville musician is dropping a surprise EP, WHOLESOME EVIL FANTASY, on Loma Vista. WHOLESOME EVIL FANTASY is a […]
Stream Grimes’ New Remix Of Aespa’s “Supernova”
Earlier this year, Aespa unleashed their debut full-length, Armageddon. Their single “Supernova” became a hit, and now Grimes is releasing her remix. The electronic musician explained the endeavor on X, writing, “Honestly I prob wouldn’t have started producing music again except that my autistic hyper fixation got hijacked by k pop. Friendship ended w Nietzsche, […]
Vamberator – “I Used To Be Lou Reed”
In July, Vamberator released their debut song “Sleep The Giant Of Sleeps” and announced their first album Age Of Loneliness. The band is made up of Jemaur Tayle of Shelleyan Orphan and the Cure’s former drummer Boris Williams, and today they’re back with the luxurious tune “I Used To Be Lou Reed.” About the song, […]
Queen Latifah Biopic In The Works, Co-Produced By Will Smith
A series of hip-hop biopics is coming from Flavor Unit Entertainment, Westbrook Studios, and Jesse Collins Entertainment, according to Deadline. The first one is centered on Queen Latifah, and Will Smith serves as a co-producer. Along with Smith, other producers include Queen Latifah herself, Shakim Compere, Miguel Melendez, Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Charlie Mack. […]
Morrissey Fires His Management Following Johnny Marr Statement
The saga continues: Last month, Morrissey claimed he said yes to a Smiths reunion tour offer, but Johnny Marr ignored it; then, he said Marr also blocked a Smiths deluxe reissue; most recently, he lamented that Marr acquired the Smiths trademark and can replace him as vocalist. On Tuesday, Marr refuted Morrissey’s claims, and now […]
Previously Unknown Mozart Music Unearthed In German Library
Around here we’ve given more attention to Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix than Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, but more generally speaking, the 18th century composer’s work is among the most thoroughly examined in history. Turns out there’s at least one piece of music by Mozart that has not been studied and performed to death. As The Guardian reports, […]
Stevie Wonder Announces Election Season Shows Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart
Stevie Wonder is here to save us this election season. The legend is heading out on tour this October, in what’s being billed as a call for “joy over anger, kindness over recrimination, peace over war.” The tour’s proper name is Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart, which seems to affirmatively […]
Ka’s New Album The Thief Next To Jesus Is Streaming Now
The Brooklyn rap veteran Ka has carved out a beautiful, singular DIY lane for himself. While working a day job as a captain in the FDNY, Ka writes, produces, and releases his own music from time to time. His slow, atmospheric production perfectly suits his gruffly contemplative delivery and his layered, allusive writing. His albums […]
Katrina Ford – “Cry Wolf”
The Baltimore artist Katrina Ford has a huge, elemental voice and a long history. She’s led the bands Celebration, Mt. Royal, and Love Life, and she’s collaborated with groups like TV On The Radio and Future Islands. I’m just now learning that she sings backup vocals on “Wolf Like Me,” and if I were Katrina […]