The 20-year-old rookie Nasir Jones released his debut album Illmatic on April 19, 1994. We can argue all day about the greatest rap album of all time, but Illmatic is usually the first name that will come up in that conversation. Today is the 30th anniversary of Illmatic, and Nas has used that moment to […]
Glixen – “lust”
A couple of months ago, Glixen shared the entrancing track “foreversoon.” The Phoenix band played Nothing’s Slide Away Fest, which officially solidified their spot in the blooming shoegaze scene. Today, they’re back with “lust.” “‘lust’ is about the yearning and wanting of somebody and the rush that that person makes you feel,” bandleader Aislinn Ritchie […]
John Lennon’s Eldest Son Believes His Father Sent Him A Profound Message From The Afterlife
When losing a loved one, it’s only natural to wish that they could communicate something of significance. Julian Lennon not only longed for this but received it loud and clear. The message he interpreted from his late father, musician John Lennon, was so meaningful that it changed his life and motivated him to change the […]
Rare Color Photos Of World War I
It’s been over 100 years since the end of World War I. “The Great War” raged for four merciless years, from 1914 to 1918, and left a trail of destruction in its wake. Cities were ruined, lands were ravaged, and millions of soldiers and civilians were killed before peace was eventually declared. Join us as […]
Alcest – “Flamme Jumell”
The French blackgaze deities Alcest have a new album called Les Chants De L’Aurore on the way. They announced it back in February with the release of “L’Envol,” and today we get to hear another track. “Flamme Jumell” is another aerodynamic soul glide of the sort that Alcest made their name on. It arrives with […]
The Men – “I See The Light”
In early 2023, veteran New York rock ‘n’ rollers the Men released an album titled New York City. This Saturday, they’re putting out an alternate version of the LP as a vinyl-only Record Store Day exclusive. Manhattan Fire was actually recorded before New York City; it was recorded in mono, with drum machines, and is […]
Islands – “Drown A Fish”
Ever since Nick Thorburn brought back Islands circa COVID, the band has been mighty prolific. They’ve thus far released two albums this decade, 2021’s Islomania and 2023’s And That’s Why Dolphins Lost Their Legs. Now, they’re already back with their third in a three-year span. What Occurs is coming in June, and its lead single […]
Martha Skye Murphy – “Need” (Feat. Roy Montgomery)
Martha Skye Murphy has some excellent collaborations under her belt, including work with Nick Cave and Squid. The latest pairs her with the great post-rock composer Roy Montgomery. “Need,” the first song we’ve heard from Murphy since “Dogs” nearly a year ago, is an extremely haunting ballad with a spooky video to match, directed by […]
The Babies Announce NY & LA Reunion Shows
In 2008, long before Kevin Morby was a beloved singer-songwriter and one half of an indie folk-rock power couple, he was a member of Woods, the excellent, long-running New York psych-folk band. At the time, Cassie Ramone had already risen to indie-rock celebrity as a member of Vivian Girls. While briefly sharing a Brooklyn apartment, […]
Joe Goddard – “Moments Die” (Feat. Barrie)
Joe Goddard has released a plethora of music on his own and in his band Hot Chip. However, the British musician only has two solo albums: 2009’s Harvest Festival and 2017’s Electric Lines. Today, he’s announcing his third, Harmonics. The single “Moments Die” is out now, and it follows February’s “New World (Flow)” with Fiorious. […]