Burning Ambulance, founded in 2010 by artist I.A. Freeman and journalist Philip Freeman — who also happens to be a Stereogum contributor and writes our monthly jazz column — started out as a small print on demand zine. Then it was a website. Then there was a podcast. And now, a decade later, it’s becoming […]
Elvis Costello Curates 'The Complete Armed Forces' Set of Landmark 1979 LP
Personally curated by Elvis Costello, The Complete Armed Forces set is the definitive statement 1979 album, featuring classics including “Accidents Will Happen,” “Green Shirt,” “Oliver’s Army” and “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding.” The deluxe edition vinyl box set is a thorough excavation of Costello’s vault from his early days, offering a complete view of what went […]
Selena Gomez Shares Lovely “Lose You To Love Me” Demo
Album Review: Selena Gomez’s ‘Rare’ We’re coming up to the one-year anniversary of Selena Gomez’s “Lose You To Love Me,” which makes it the perfect time to revisit the pop star’s chart-topping hit. She rolls out a lovely, stripped-back demo version of the ballad today (October 2) and it’s a timely reminder of the track’s […]
Dua Lipa Links With DaBaby For Epic “Levitating” Remix
Dua Lipa & Madonna’s ‘Levitating’ Remix If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again! Dua Lipa did’t get the reaction she was looking for with the first, very misunderstood remix of “Levitating,” so she simply rolled out another one. The Brit teams up with rising rapper DaBaby for the latest version of the disco […]
CHAI – “Donuts Mind If I Do”
The giddily fun Japanese experimental pop quartet CHAI have been dropping a steady stream of singles in recent months — “No More Cake,” “Ready Cheeky Pretty,” “Keep On Rocking,” the Hinds collab “United Girls Rock’n’roll Club.” Today, they’re announcing that they’ve signed to Sub Pop and sharing another new song. To celebrate their signing, CHAI […]
New Music: Ari Lennox “Chocolate Pomegranate”
Sweet! No one is going to love you like Ari Lennox do. But to hear her tell it, here is the singer’s latest single. Produced by Elite, the sultry ballad finds the Dreamville artist pleasing her significant other with nothing but rich and succulent affection. The song was premiered live during her appearance on Genius’ […]
Maren Morris – "Better Than We Found It"
Maren Morris has released a new protest song called “Better Than We Found It.” It was co-written by Morris, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jimmy Robbins and Laura Veltz, and it was produced by Greg Kurstin. “When lines of tomorrow are drawn, can I live with the side I chose to be on?” Morris sings on the […]
New Video: Internet Money Ft. Roddy Ricch, Don Toliver “Lemonade (Remix)”
Ricch Lemonade. Internet Money spikes their B4 The Storm‘s popular drink with a remix featuring Roddy Ricch. Rehashing the original hit featuring Gunna, Nav, and Don Toliver, the Compton hitmaker adds his West Coast flavor to the mix. Pour wisely.
Dave Depper – "Munich Six"
Dave Depper, recent-ish full-time Death Cab For Cutie guitarist, released his debut solo album, Emotional Freedom Technique, back in 2017. He’s dabbled in ambient music, as well, and early next year he’s going to be releasing a full-length instrumental album called Europa. It’s culled from daily guitar improvisations that he forced himself to do every […]
New Music: Liam Bailey Ft. Black Thought “Champion”
The champs are here! Liam Bailey revisits the champion sound with his new remix featuring Black Thought. For the revamped version, The Roots MC opens up the track with a triumphant verse, while the UK artist keeps keeps his original euphonious vocals. Liam Bailey’s Ekundayo drops November 13.