Way back in the spring, Artist To Watch Paddy Hanna announced his third album, The Hill. So far we’ve heard two songs from it, “Cannibals” and “Colosseum.” Today, he’s back with another. Hanna’s latest is called “Sinatra.” Here’s what he had to say about it: I was given an Italian chord organ from a friend […]
New Video: Statik Selektah, Termanology Ft. Grafh, Haile Supreme | Rap Radar
Right off the block comes the latest video off Statik Selektah and Termanology’s 1982 project, The Quarantine. Over Statik’s production, Term and Grafh post up on a front stoop in Brooklyn where they trade raps from the steps to a mural of the late B.I.G. Guest appearances include Bun B, Lil Fame, Millyz, Pounds, UFO […]
Into It. Over It. to Perform for the First Time in Four Years on SPIN's Instagram
Into It. Over It. is back. The project of musician Evan Weiss is back with a new album for the first time in four years. Due to the pandemic, Weiss and company won’t be able to perform these tunes live, but they’re doing something that’s as intimate as it can get in this climate. On […]
Cam Cash Invites Us To Vibe To His New Release, “Stunning”
Young rapper Cam Cash has returned with a brand new joint and music video, “Stunning.” He shares his romance with his growing fan base, both on the music video and in the song, capturing the innocence and happiness of a young couple enjoying their time, and wanting to spend their whole day, and maybe life, […]
Gunn-Truscinski Duo – “For Eddie Hazel”
Gunn-Truscinski Duo, the project of guitarist Steve Gunn and drummer John Truscinski, announced their new album Soundkeeper last month. And its first single, “Valley Spiral,” was inspired by Parliament-Funkadelic guitarist Eddie Hazel. “For as long as John and I have played together, we’ve talked about Eddie Hazel’s guitar sound,” Gunn said. “The way he lets […]
SXSW Announces Digital Fest for 2021, Doesn't Rule Out In-Person Event
The first domino to fall in the coronavirus shutdown was South-by-Southwest. The fest was canceled a few weeks ahead of its mid-March launch date and was a harbinger of things to come. For 2021, however, the festival is going online. The event will feature conference keynotes and sessions, screenings, showcases, networking, and exhibitions and will take place […]
Patti Smith, Michael Stipe and More Join Forces for 'People Have the Power'
Patti Smith, Joan Baez, Michael Stipe, Cyndi Lauper, Stella McCartney, Tony Hawk, and Micah Nelson — along with dozens of artists and activists worldwide — recorded a socially distant version of “People Have the Power” to honor the sixth anniversary of non-profit group Pathway to Paris. The organization, co-founded by Smith’s daughter Jesse Paris Smith and […]
New Music: KXNG CROOKED, Joell Ortiz “Hands Up (Outlaws)”
Everybody hands go up. KXNG Crooked and Joell Ortiz are rap’s most wanted outlaws on their latest collaboration. Over a cinematic beat by King Teach, the two bandits flex their lyrical muscle along with references to arm robberies and jack moves. The track is off the pair’s forthcoming Welcome To Sudden Death. Last May, the […]
Bon Iver and Eaux Claires Fest Offer 'A Visit With Vernon' as Part of Voting Initiative
A contest to meet Bon Iver singer Justin Vernon has been announced as part of the “For Wisconsin” voting initiative. For each round of the “A Visit With Vernon” contest, two people will be brought to a secret meeting with the frontman to discuss voting — and perhaps hear a song as well. “I try not to […]
The Goodbye Party – "No Reason"
In a couple weeks, Michael Cantor’s Philadelphia power-pop project the Goodbye Party is releasing a new album, Beautiful Motors. We’ve heard two tracks from it already, “Unlucky Stars” and “December Boys,” and today we’re getting a third, “No Reason,” a sweetly sentimental duet with Strawberry Runners’ Emi Night, who we haven’t heard from since her […]