Yesterday brought the terrible news that Sinéad O’Connor was dead at the age of 56. O’Connor was a singular force in music, and she had the admiration of her peers. As the news of O’Connor’s death circulated, the social-media tributes poured in. Last night, a few musicians paid tribute by singing Sinéad O’Connor’s songs, which […]
Shamir – “The Beginning”
In a couple weeks, Shamir is releasing a new album, Homo Anxietatem. We’ve heard a couple of tracks from it already — “Oversized Sweater,” “Crime,” “Our Song” — and today we’re getting another one, “The Beginning.” “‘The Beginning’ is a song I wrote when I was 14 years old and had never experienced love, yet […]
Alan Palomo Explains Why He’s Not Going By Neon Indian Anymore
In a couple months, Alan Palomo is releasing his first album under his own name, away from the Neon Indian moniker he adopted when he started putting out music in the late ’00s. A few days ago, Palomo celebrated his 35th birthday, and last night posted a message about why he decided to not go […]
The Pretenders – “A Love”
In a little more than a month, new wave hero Chrissy Hynde and her long-running band the Pretenders will release Relentless, their 12th studio album. We’ve already posted the early singles “Let The Sun Come In” and “I Think About You Daily,” the latter of which has a string arrangement from Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood. (Greenwood […]
Soccer Mommy – “Soak Up The Sun” (Sheryl Crow Cover)
Sheryl Crow has often been cited in Soccer Mommy reviews, and Sophie Allison once covered “If It Makes You Happy” onstage with Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst, part of a wave of performances of that same song. Today she adds another Crow tune to the repertoire. This time it’s the cheery 2002 hit “Soak Up […]
DJ Koze – “Candidasa”
The German dance mastermind DJ Koze has been making bright, thoughtful minimal techno for decades. Koze produced every track on Róisín Murphy’s forthcoming album Hit Parade, and he’s also got some new music of his own. Earlier this month, Koze announced a new two-track EP called Wespennest, which was inspired by Koze’s time staying at […]
Arctic Monkeys Tie Radiohead For Most Mercury Prize Nominations
The shortlist for this year’s Mercury Prize has been announced, and Arctic Monkeys’ The Car is among the nominees. That means the group — who might be “the last great guitar band,” depending on who you ask — is now tied with Radiohead for most Mercury Prize nominations. Radiohead have had a total of five […]
Rap Radar Podcast: Killer Mike
Like Mike. Photos: Ryder Killer Mike is a man of the people. And on his latest effort Michael, the people have spoken with critical acclaim. Outside of the booth, Mike recently won an Emmy Award for his PBS show, Love & Respect. On the small screen, he’s made cameos on Ozark and Dave. Here, Mike […]
Denzel Curry Ft. Juicy J “Blood On My Nikez”
Watch the kicks. After a relatively quiet year, Denzel Curry dusted off his sneaks and checked in with his new single, “Blood On My Nikez” with its video. Since then, he polishes the record with its official version featuring Juicy J. On the turnt up anthem, the Carol City, Florida rapper and the Three-Six Mafia […]
S Club 7 Release First New Song In 20 Years
S Club 7 have released “These Are The Days,” their first new song in 20 years. The British pop group announced a 25th anniversary reunion tour earlier this year; not long after, member Paul Cattermole died at 46. The tour is still set to go on this fall, though Hannah Spearritt left the group following […]