Some covers play it safe. Some covers play it cute. And then there’s Electric 5, who walk straight into The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black” like it’s a live wire they actually want to hold. Their new all-string reinterpretation doesn’t try to mimic the original, instead it warps, bends, and reshapes it until it becomes […]
Album Of The Week: Pink Siifu ONYX’!
Dynamite Hill 2025 I’m of two minds when it comes to Pink Siifu. On one hand, the Alabama-born rapper and musical adventurer deserves a massive glow-up. He’s consistently kicked out ambitious albums that reward in-depth listening, full of aesthetic left turns but grounded in Siifu’s psychedelic Southern sensibility. He’s one of those underground treasures who […]
Your Old Droog Announces New EP Anything Is Possible: Hear “Bronny”
New York rapper Your Old Droog has been a prolific underground force for years, and he recently formed the duo Droogie Otis with the all-time great producer Madlib. This year, Droogie Otis released the singles “Everything Designer” with Boldy James, “The Edge” with Killer Mike, and “Woodstock 2029” with Wiz Khalifa and Jay Electronica. Now, […]
Matty Healy Covers James Taylor With Tiny Habits
Matty Healy’s favorite artist is James Taylor — at least according to his fiancée Gabbriette, who surprised the 1975 frontman with tickets to see the singer-songwriter back in September. On that tour, Taylor’s supporting act was Tiny Habits, a Boston-based folk-pop trio who went viral for their cover of the 1975’s “Somebody Else” a few […]
The Lemon Twigs Share Two New Songs, Ready Record Store Day Album With Dad Ronnie D’Addario
The Lemon Twigs, the duo of Long Island retro-rockin’ brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario, are always busy. Last year, they released their album A Dream Is All We Know. This year, we got Brian D’Addario’s solo debut Till The Morning. Now, the Lemon Twigs have a very fun new two-song single. They’re also getting ready […]
MAVI Shares New Mixtape The Pilot Feat. Earl Sweatshirt, Smino, MIKE, & More
North Carolina rapper MAVI has lately been touring with people like Earl Sweatshirt and Freddie Gibbs, and he’s collaborated with tons of people across the underground rap landscape. In the past few months, MAVI has released singles like “Landgrab” with Earl Sweatshirt and “Potluck,” with Smino. Now, those collaborations and more find a home on […]
Billy Corgan Discovers Geese, Says They Should Fight Goose
In recent months, lots of rockers from past generations have discovered Geese, the young band of the moment. Lots of people who are not rockers from past generations have also discovered Geese, but that’s not what I’m talking about here. Just in the past few weeks, we’ve seen enthusiastic Geese endorsements from legends like Patti […]
Boy Harsher Direct New Thriller Starring FKA twigs, Sturgill Simpson, & Bonnie “Prince” Billy
In 2022, Boy Harsher wrote, directed, edited, and composed a short film called The Runner, whose soundtrack remains a true electronic gem. Now, the duo of Augustus Muller and Jae Matthews is getting ready to release their first feature film The Lonely Woman, an erotic thriller that stars FKA twigs, Sturgill Simpson, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, and […]
Vitriol Members Quit, Abandon Frontman At Gas Station
Members of Vitriol have quit and abandoned their frontman at a gas station in the middle of their first headlining tour. Guitarist Keith Merrow, who joined the death metal band in March after several lineup changes, announced that he, new bassist Brett Leier, and new drummer Andy Vincenzetti ditched sole original member Kyle Rasmussen after […]
Bill Fox – “Alaska” & “Pale Blue Eyes” (The Velvet Underground Cover)
The reclusive Cleveland underground legend Bill Fox returned this year with his first album in 13 years, Resonance, and even decided to start doing interviews again. Today he caps off his 2025 with two more new songs, packaged together as a 7″. The A-side, “Alaska,” is a breakup ballad full of simple, beautiful acoustic guitar […]