A few years ago, James Murphy (better known as LCD Soundsystem) heard Mermaid Chunky playing through the speakers of a café in Brooklyn. He invited them to open for him in the UK where they’re based, and the zany duo later signed a deal with DFA. Today, they’re announcing their debut album, slif slaf slof, […]
Survivor Finalist Ben Katzman Announces New Album Tears On The Beach Feat. Illuminati Hotties, Members Of Mannequin Pussy, & More
Earlier this year, Ben Katzman of Guerilla Toss was a contestant on season 46 of Survivor and made it as a finalist. The indie rock musician released “Fire Sprite” last month, and today he’s announcing his new album Tears On The Beach, heavily inspired by his time on the reality competition. The title track is […]
Self Esteem & Moonchild Sanelly – “Big Man”
In 2021, Self Esteem released Prioritise Pleasure, which was nominated for a Mercury Prize. Since then, the British musician born Rebecca Lucy Taylor made her US TV debut on Corden, received an honorary doctorate from the University Of Sheffield, and covered Jimmy Cliff. Today, she’s sharing “Big Man” with Moonchild Sanelly. “Big Man” is her […]
Watch Punjabi Superstar Diljit Dosanjh Make His US TV Debut On The Tonight Show
The Indian singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh is a huge star around the world. He’s played the lead in some of the highest-grossing Punjabi films in history, and his videos for songs like “Lover,” “Clash,” and the Sia collab “Hass Hass” have hundrds of millions of YouTube views apiece. Last year, Dosanjh became the first […]
Nicole Miglis – “Autograph”
Just last week, Hundred Waters returned with the surprise EP Towers, their first release in six years. Today, a member of the Florida alt-pop experimentalists has announced her solo debut. Nicole Miglis will release Myopia in August on Sargent House. Its lead single “Autograph” is out now. “There’s the myopia of desire, love, obsession — […]
Girlhood – “Get Ready”
Last year, Girlhood released their sophomore album The Lowdown, the follow-up to 2020’s self-titled. Today, the London duo is announcing their new LP Hot Mess and unveiling the exuberant lead single “Get Ready.” “I wanted ‘Get Ready’ to be a throwback, feel-good RnB track, the type of songs that was mastered by groups like TLC […]
We Are Winter’s Blue And Radiant Children – “No More Apocalypse Father”
We Are Winter’s Blue And Radiant Children is the new supergroup of Mat Ball (BIG|BRAVE), Efrim Manuel Menuck (Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Thee Silver Mt. Zion), and Jonathan Downs and Patch One (both Ada). Today, they’re announcing their debut album, No More Apocalypse Father, and releasing the title track. The project began as just Ball […]
Dutch Interior – “Ecig”
Over the past few years, the new wave of shoegaze has been become more and more popular. Enter LA-based septet Dutch Interior, who have two albums under their belt and just signed to Fat Possum; today, they’re sharing the great track “Ecig.” “‘Ecig’ was once a quiet, pensive song, before practicing it and failing to […]
Ginger Root – “Better Than Monday”
Ginger Root is the project of multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and visual artist Cameron Lew, who’s coming out with a new album later this year called Shinbangumi. He announced the record last month with lead single “No Problems,” and he’s back today with another one called “Better Than Monday.” “Better Than Monday” is a dose of […]
Mavis Staples – “Worthy”
Next month, Mavis Staples will turn 85. The legendary singer already celebrated in April with a concert featuring Chris Stapleton, Grace Potter, Hozier, and more; today, she’s releasing the new Prince-inspired song “Worthy.” “It’s a pick-me-up song — it’s a celebration, and you can’t help but move,” Staples says. “Certain songs just cover you, and […]