Sometimes, cool things just happen for no particular reason. Just go with it. St. Vincent, for instance, is in between promo cycles; Daddy’s Home, her last album, came out two years ago. Every once in a while, though, Annie Clark will pop up on late-night TV with a sick-ass cover song. Last year, she did […]
Alan Braxe – “Never Coming Back” (Feat. Annie)
French house producer Alan Braxe is planning to reissue his 2005 compilation album The Upper Cuts at the end of March. Today, Braxe is sharing a new song, “Never Coming Back,” which features Norwegian pop performer Annie. He’s also unveiling a newly remastered version of “You’ll Stay In My Heart,” which has only ever appeared […]
bar italia – “Nurse!”
London-based trio bar italia — aka Nina Cristante, Jezmi Tarik Fehmi, and Sam Fenton — have been active for a bit, releasing two LPs: Quarrel in 2020 and bedhead the next year. Last year, they shared a couple of one-offs, including “Banks” and “miracle crush.” Now, bar italia are announcing their signing to Matador Records […]
Bourbon & Beyond Books Bruno Mars, Brandi Carlile, Black Keys, Black Crowes, Billy Strings, Blondie, Brittany Howard, Babyface…
Louisville festival Bourbon & Beyond bills itself as “the perfect blend of bourbon, food, and music.” As to the latter element, the fest has revealed its 2023 performance lineup today. Going down Sept. 14-17 at Highland Festival Grounds At Kentucky Exposition Center, the event will be headlined by Bruno Mars, the Killers, Brandi Carlile, and […]
Bodywash – “No Repair”
Bodywash’s new album I Held The Shape While I Could will be out in April, and we’ve already heard a few tracks from it, including “Kind Of Light” and the bureaucratic meditation “Massif Central.” Today, the Montreal dream-pop duo — Chris Steward and Rosie Long Decter — are sharing another song from their LP. It’s […]
B. Cool-Aid – “soundgood” (Feat. Liv.e, Jimetta Rose, & V.C.R.)
At the end of the month, rapper Pink Siifu and producer Ahwlee are releasing a new album together as B. Cool-Aid called Leather Blvd. We’ve shared two tracks from it already — “Cnt Go Back (Tell Me)” and “Wassup” — and today we’re getting a third, “soundgood,” where the pair teams up with Liv.e, Jimetta […]
Joanna Sternberg – “I’ve Got Me”
In 2019, the New York folk singer Joanna Sternberg released their wonderful debut album Then I Try Some More. Sternberg landed on our list of the Best New Bands Of 2019 and the album’s affecting lead single “This Is Not Who I Want To Be” was among my favorite songs from that year. Today, Sternberg […]
Jamie Lee Curtis Lobbies For Matinee Concerts: “I Want To Hear Coldplay At 1PM”
Jamie Lee, you are all of us. In an interview with the TODAY show, Jamie Lee Curtis talked about some truly good comments she made on the red carpet while attending this week’s Independent Spirit Awards. On that red carpet, the Everything Everywhere All At Once Academy Award nominee talked about declining an Oscars nominee […]
Brigid Mae Power – “Dream From The Deep Well”
In 2020, Irish folk musician Brigid Mae Power earned a ton of critical acclaim for her album Head Above The Water. The following year, Power released a covers EP called Burning Your Light featuring reimagined versions of songs by Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Townes Van Zandt, Patsy Cline, and Jason Molina. Today, Power is announcing […]
New Order Celebrate Today’s 40th Anniversary Of “Blue Monday,” Join Primavera Sound 2023 Lineup
New Order’s “Blue Monday” came out 40 years ago to day on March 7, 1983. The single, which is one of the best-selling 12″ singles of all time, has had a long shelf life, and today the band is celebrating its release with a line of new merchandise that includes t-shirts and a hoodie, a […]