Minnesota-based indie-pop visionaries Spaceport are quickly building momentum toward their upcoming full-length studio album, Cut The Lake. Following the release of their grand, expansive lead single “Switch” last month, the band has returned to offer a deeper look into the record’s sonic diversity with two brand-new tracks: “Lungs” and the centerpiece, “Sugar Moon.” A Shift […]
The Kinks’ Dave Davies Hits Back At Moby For Calling “Lola” Transphobic
The cultural legacy of The Kinks’ 1970 classic “Lola” has found itself at the center of a fresh debate after electronic musician Moby labeled the track “gross and transphobic.” The comments, which appeared in a recent installment of The Guardian‘s “Honest Playlist” column, have prompted a sharp response from Dave Davies, the Kinks’ guitarist and […]
Interpol Debut New Song “See Out Loud” In São Paulo
Interpol’s recent history has been defined by a deep, reflective engagement with their own monumental legacy. Since the release of their 2022 studio album The Other Side Of Make-Believe, the post-punk icons have spent a significant amount of time honoring the milestones of their career, specifically the 20th-anniversary celebrations of their seminal debut Turn On […]
Chance The Rapper Triumphs In Long-Running Legal Battle With Former Manager, Awarded Nominal $35
In a long-awaited resolution to a contentious five-year legal saga, Chance the Rapper has emerged victorious in his dispute with former manager Pat Corcoran, professionally known as Pat the Manager. The high-profile courtroom battle, which centered on allegations of breach of contract and financial mismanagement, concluded yesterday with a jury verdict that effectively vindicates the […]
Failure – “A Way Down”
LA alt-rock veterans Failure are a textbook cult band, and they’ve inspired many of their younger peers. Next month, they’ll release Location Lost, their seventh album, and we’ve already posted lead single “The Air’s On Fire.” The LP features an appearance from Failure devotee Hayley Williams, who recently joined frontman Ken Andrews to cover a […]
Foo Fighters – “Caught In The Echo”
It’s some more Foos for youse. We’re about a month away from thew Foo Fighters releasing their new album Your Favorite Toy, and Dave Grohl and company already shared the title track, as well as teasers for every song on the album. Single number two drops today, and it’s called “Caught In The Echo.” I’m […]
Kelly Monrow Revisits Childhood in New Interview
Some songs are written for the moment. Others wait for the artist to become strong enough to share them. With “Dear Dolly: A Child’s Memo,” Kelly Monrow opens a chapter she’s carried privately for years, choosing to release it now not from grief, but from joy, stability, and a deeper understanding of who she has […]
Dave Harrington Leaves Taper’s Choice
The landscape of the modern jamband scene is shifting as Taper’s Choice—the acclaimed supergroup featuring Dave Harrington (Darkside), Alex Bleeker (Real Estate), Chris Tomson (Vampire Weekend), and Zach Tenorio-Miller (Arc Iris)—announces a significant lineup change. After a productive four-year run that solidified their reputation as a premier improvisational outfit, guitarist Dave Harrington has officially stepped […]
Yawn Mower’s Mike Chick Announces New Solo Album Congarts: Hear “Atom Bomb” & “Teenage FBI” (Guided By Voices Cover)
For over a decade, Mike Chick has been a cornerstone of the Asbury Park music scene, most notably as the driving force behind the indie rock outfit Yawn Mower. Following the 2025 release of their sophomore full-length I Just Can’t Wait To Die, Chick has been maintaining a relentless creative pace, further diversifying his portfolio […]
Singer-Songwriter Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Streaming Services Of $8 Million With AI-Generated Songs
A North Carolina singer-songwriter is on the hook for more than $8 million in fraudulent streaming royalties racked up with AI-generated tracks and bots, Rolling Stone reports. In US district court today, Mike Smith, 54, pled guilty to defrauding streaming services by flooding them with hundreds of thousands of AI-generated tracks and accumulating billions of […]