With the rise of audio messages, FaceTime, and good ol’ caller ID, we, as a culture, have lost the ancient art of prank calling. But there are still a few geniuses out there fighting the good fight. On Thanksgiving in 2021, a rock music fan called into a conservative talk radio show, trolling the hosts […]
Ex-Vöid – “Pinhead”
Ex-Vöid announced their new album In Love Again with the release of lead single “Swansea” back in September. Today, we give thanks for the album’s second advance track. “Pinhead” is a swooning shoegaze indie-pop track that immerses Lan McArdle and Owen Williams’ vocals in distortion to pleasing effect. Listen below. In Love Again is out […]
Pras, Facing 22 Years In Prison, Says He’s Done With Fugees
Fugees member Pras Michél is facing 22 years in prison for his 2023 conviction in a federal money laundering conspiracy, for which he’s seeking a retrial. He is essentially accused of being a Chinese spy for his role in a scheme to wield political influence, though in a new Variety feature, he says he “never […]
HiTech – “Shadowrealm” (Feat. Zelooperz)
I should’ve posted this track when it came out yesterday, but maybe it just took a few listens and a fun appreciation post from my homie Julianne Escobedo Shepherd over at Hearing Things to appreciate it. Or maybe the lull before a holiday weekend is jut the right time to hear a super-raunchy track with […]
Grateful Dead Were Planning Reunion Before Phil Lesh’s Death
The Grateful Dead will be among the honorees at next month’s Kennedy Center Honors, but they’ll do so without bassist Phil Lesh, who died last month at age 84. The surviving members of the band — Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, all of whom still play together in Dead & Company — sat […]
Real Lies – “Loverboy”
London duo Real Lies are back today with a new single called “Loverboy.” It’s a dreamy, clubby song about how “the world has never felt more exhilarating or more awful.” The duo’s Kevin Lee Kharas explains further in a statement: “Loverboy” is for all of London’s Blade Runners, criss-crossing the lonely city at night with […]
Outbreak Announces One-Day London Fest With Turnstile, Knocked Loose, Alex G, Sunny Day Real Estate, More
Manchester’s hardcore-adjacent Outbreak Fest always looks like a great time. Yesterday, the festival announced next year’s awesome lineup. The show goes down 6/14-15 at Manchester’s BEC Arena, and it’s got headliners like Alex G and newly minted TV stars Knocked Loose. Now, Outbreak has also announces plans for a one-day London festival that’s set to […]
Watch Our Interviews From Vacations’ MATES Festival 2024
Earlier this month Australian indie rockers Vacations curated and headlined their very own MATES festival at the Bellwether in LA. Intended as a showcase and a conversation between artists Vacations frontman Campbell Burns has long admired, it also featured performances from fellow Aussie artists Jaguar Jonze and WAAX, the UK’s Puma Blue, and Claud, Yot […]
If You Like The Original Song Wait Until You Hear The Cover
When the song “Jolene” comes on, do you think Dolly Parton or The White Stripes? How about “Hound Dog?” Most likely Elvis and not Big Mama Thornton. Covers are rarely better than the original songs. But if music has taught people anything, it’s that it doesn’t hurt to try something new. Some would consider an […]
Watch Knocked Loose Make Their Awesomely Heavy Late-Night Debut With Poppy On Kimmel
Louisville metallic hardcore insurgents Knocked Loose are living out a truly insane existence. Knocked Loose have been a big band in the heavy-music world since the pre-pandemic days, and they continue to get bigger even as their music gets more and more intense and abrasive. Right now, they’re first-time Grammy nominees, and they’re headlining next […]