The Dorm, the Stockholm-based duo, consisting of Jonas Svensson and Linus “Lente” Johansson, has steadily redefined the melodic house genre with their unique sound and introspective lyrics. Their latest release, “Goodbye,” showcases their evolution as artists, reinforcing their reputation as trailblazers in the electronic music scene. Since making waves with their debut track, “Time Circus,” […]
The 10 Best Electronic Albums Of 2025
In 2025, the rave was not defined by a cohesive trend. Over my first complete year writing a column for Stereogum, the mood was noticeably scattered. Dubstep shifted in smart directions; soundscapes found new ways to mutate; club behemoths unveiled celestial epics. The memorable albums were those that forged their own path. There is no […]
Peaer Release First New Song In Five Years “Just Because”
Last time we heard from the mathy and emotive Brooklyn indie band Peaer was five years ago, when they released their album A Healthy Earth. Today the group is back with a new single called “Just Because,” which proves they’ve still got it after a half-decade away. The song is full of guitar action both […]
One Direction Share Statements Following Liam Payne’s Death
One Direction’s Liam Payne died Wednesday after he reportedly jumped from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. It’s been almost nine years since the British-Irish boyband’s final performance, and the official One Direction Instagram account has mostly been dormant since then. But today, Payne’s former bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik […]
Stereo MC’s Announce First US Shows In 24 Years
Despite their name, the British group Stereo MC’s were never actually rappers. Instead, Stereo MC’s made a deeply hybridized form of club-pop in the late ’80s and early ’90s, and they found peers in the worlds of alt-rap and dance-rock. They toured with De La Soul, Living Colour, and Happy Mondays, and they had two […]
Watch Menomena Reunite For First Show In 10 Years
Back in April, long-dormant Portland art-rockers Menomena came out of hiding with the release of a three-song EP called The Insulation. They followed that up in May with an expanded edition of their 2007 debut Friend And Foe, which arrived with 10 bonus tracks, including three never-before-heard tracks from that time period. Along with the […]
Yellow Swans Share First New Music In 14 Years
The experimental, improv-heavy Portland noise duo Yellow Swans were a prolific force in the ’00s, but the group decided to break up in 2008, and they went dormant for years. In 2020, Yellow Swans started posting archival material on Bandcamp, and they got back together to play their first live show in 15 years at […]
The Best Comeback Stories In Music History
There are no secrets behind the closed doors of the rock star lifestyle. Notoriously fueled by sex, drugs, and rock and roll, we’ve seen many iconic bands and musicians fall victim to their vices and ultimately lead to their death or the demise of their bands. There are also bands whose ego simply got the […]
Hear Three Previously Unreleased Menomena Songs From Friend And Foe (Expanded Edition)
Last month, long-dormant Portland art-rockers Menomena surprised the world with the release of an EP called The Insulation. It kicked off a lot of reunion speculation before fans pointed out that at least two of the three tracks from the EP were old B-sides. But then it turned out that Menomena actually are back together, […]
Wildly Successful Bands Who Got Their Start While In School
Getting an education is important. It can set you up for success in your chosen field, provide you with networking skills you’ll need later in life, and if you’re really lucky, it can help you form a wildly successful band that’s loved by millions of people all over the world. Okay, maybe that last part […]