Three years ago, the Washington, DC-born R&B singer released her debut album Shea Butter Baby on J. Cole’s Dreamville Records. Since then, Lennox has been on a steep ascent, and she’s joined a whole generation of sleek-but-heartfelt R&B artists. Next week, Lennox will follow Shea Butter Baby with her long-awaited sophomore LP Age/sex/location, and she […]
Editors – “Vibe”
Next month, UK rockers Editors are set to release EBM, their first full-length project with Benjamin John Power, aka Blanck Mass. The band has already shared a smattering of singles, including “Heart Attack,” “Karma Climb,” and “Kiss.” Now, Editors are back with an ominous-sounding party anthem, appropriately titled “Vibe.” Layering clattering percussion over strobing synths […]
Young Jesus – “Rose Eater”
Earlier in August, Los Angeles’ Young Jesus announced a new album, Shepherd Head, out September 16 via Saddle Creek. John Rossiter & Co. have already shared a lead single with Saddle Creek labelmate Tomberlin called “Ocean,” and now they’re sharing a second and final single before the album’s release. It’s a grandiose, operatic song called […]
Dean the Dream Shares Lead Single “Goodbye, Danny” From New Album Hitchin’ It to Heaven
Detroit-bred poet Brendan Alpiner, the man behind the musical project Dean The Dream, is releasing a new single titled “Goodbye, Danny,” alongside beautiful visuals capturing the artist performing the single in a vintage cinematic feel. The song is from his newly released album titled Hitchin’ It to Heaven, home to a collection of 7 songs. […]
Cryalot – “Labyrinth”
After a slight delay, Kero Kero Bonito’s Sarah Midori Perry is releasing her debut EP as Cryalot, Icarus, at the end of this week. We’ve heard “Touch The Sun” and “Hell Is Here” already, and now she’s back with one final advance track from it, “Labyrinth.” “Labyrinth is a song about hope and our ability […]
Knifeplay – “Promise”
Knifeplay, a syrupy slow rock band based out of Philadelphia, released their debut album, Pearlty, back in 2019, and they’ve just announced its follow-up, Animal Drowning, which was produced by Philly indie-rock whisperer Jeff Zeigler, who in the past has worked with the War On Drugs, Kurt Vile, and Nothing. (They previously teamed up with […]
Quicksand – “Giving The Past Away”
Just about a year ago, the post-hardcore veterans Quicksand released Distant Populations, their second full-length album since reuniting in 2017. The Walter Schreifels-led band is about to head out on tour with Clutch and Helmet, and today they’re back with a new, swaggering single called “Giving The Past Away.” “The working title for this song […]
Titus Andronicus – “An Anomaly”
Titus Andronicus have a new album, The Will To Live, on the way. They’ve shared “(I’m) Screwed,” “Give Me Grief,” and the Cock Sparrer cover “We’re Coming Back” from it so far, and today they’re back with another single, the rousing and grizzled 7-minute “An Anomaly,” which climaxes with a guitar solo delivered by Partner’s […]
The National Remix NEU!
Later this month, krautrock legends NEU! are being celebrated with a 50th anniversary box set that contains a new tribute album. We’ve heard contributions from Stephen Morris and Gabe Gurnsey and Guerilla Toss, and the set contains additional NEU! remixes and reworks courtesy of Mogwai, Idles, Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor, and more. The National also […]
Stream Kenny Beats’ New Album Louie Feat. Vince Staples, slowthai, JPEGMAFIA, Mac DeMarco, & More
Over the past few years, the former EDM producer Kenny Beats has made a name for himself as a versatile and energetic rap producer. He’s made a name for himself by working with some of the best rappers from across the spectrum, and he’s also produced for bands like IDLES and Trash Talk. He’s made […]