Lydia Loveless has announced a new album, Nothing’s Gonna Stand In My Way Again, her follow-up to 2020’s Daughter. It chronicles a break-up and her move from North Carolina back to her hometown of Columbus, OH. Today, she’s sharing the lead single, “Toothache,” which Loveless said was “inspired by a literal toothache and knowing there […]
Post-Hardcore Greats Lincoln Playing First Show Since The ’90s At DC Punk Festival Reunion Summer
There have been a bunch of bands called Lincoln over the years, but the one that’s most relevant to our interests right now is the one that formed in Morgantown, West Virginia in 1992. That Lincoln only lasted for maybe two years, and they only released a few 7″ EPs, but they were still a […]
RXK Nephew & DJ Rude One – “Fuck Yo’ Set”
Rochester rap maniac RXK Nephew, a Stereogum Artist To Watch, cemented his legend with a chaotic stream of YouTube tracks, which came so quickly and dizzily that only his growing cult could even hope to keep track of them. Lately, though, Nephew has gotten a little more controlled with it. He’s apparently put out seven […]
BTS – “Take Two”
Hey, it’s these guys again! BTS, the world conquering South Korean boy band, are effectively on hiatus right now. Two members of the group, Jin and J-Hope, have already begun serving their compulsory military service, and the other five members will begin theirs in the years ahead. (South Korea literally changed its laws to give […]
The Number Ones: The Black Eyed Peas’ “Imma Be”
In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music. Fergie wakes up on a desert […]
Rosalía – “TUYA”
Last we heard from Rosalía, the Spanish pop sensation had released a joint EP, RR, with her boyfriend Alejandro Raw. Before that, in January, she shared the single “LLYLM.” Now, Rosalía has returned with a new song and video called “TUYA.” It’s got sharp reggaeton-based beat and features a flutter of koto strings (Japan’s national […]
J Hus – “Who Told You” (Feat. Drake)
J Hus has teamed up with Drake for a new single, “Who Told You,” the British rapper’s second new track of the year following last month’s “It’s Crazy.” In 2019, J Hus made a surprise appearance during Drake’s concert in London shortly after his release from jail for carrying a knife in public. Since then, […]
Lightning Dust – “Wrecked”
Later this week, Lightning Dust are releasing a new album, Nostalgia Killer, the duo’s follow-up to 2019’s Spectre that documents the breakdown of the couple’s romantic partnership. We’ve heard “Run” and “Different War” from it so far, and today they’re back with one last advance preview of the album, “Wrecked.” “Lyrically, ‘Wrecked’ is about self-destruction; […]
Shindig Addict Kelly Clarkson Covers Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Can’t Stop”
In 2002, Anthony Kiedis opened the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ single “Can’t Stop” with these characteristically baffling lyrics: “Can’t stop, addicted to the shindig/ Chop Top, he says I’m gonna win big.” In recent months, that line has become a bit of a meme. Perhaps Kelly Clarkson wanted to get in on the fun, or […]
Madeline Kenney – “I Drew A Line”
Last month, Madeline Kenney announced a new album, A New Reality Mind, with the lead single “Superficial Conversation.” Her follow-up to 2020’s Sucker’s Lunch is out at the end of July, and today she’s sharing another new track from the album, the grooving and multifaceted “I Drew A Line.” “I’ve been thinking a lot about […]