In what’s been easily one of the most pleasant battles of 2020, young drummer Nandi Bushell responded to Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl’s latest salvo in their “feud.” Wearing a purple “superhero” cape, Bushell took to Twitter and thanked him for the “superhero theme song” he wrote for her. Then she upped the ante yet again. “The song […]
Billie Eilish Unveils 'No Time to Die' Video
Way, way, way back in February, on the heels of her huge night at the Grammys, Billie Eilish released the theme song for the 25th James Bond movie, No Time to Die, that was supposed to be released in theaters in the spring Obviously so much has changed and that includes No Time to Die being pushed […]
Gorillaz – "The Pink Phantom" (Feat. Elton John & 6LACK)
It might seem strange that Elton John, the legendary piano-pop master who recently condemned the modern practice of songwriting by committee, appears on the new song by Gorillaz, an operation that cycles through a stunning number of collaborators. But considering Damon Albarn seems to be the only permanent musical contributor to Gorillaz, maybe he’s able […]
Sam Gendel – “Old Town Road” (Lil Nas X Cover)
The Los Angeles musician Sam Gendel is an in-demand jazz saxophonist who has played with people like Vampire Weekend, Perfume Genius, and Moses Sumney. (He recently assisted on Sumney’s cover of T-Pain’s “Can’t Believe It” from our very own Save Stereogum: An ’00s Covers Comp.) But there’s no saxophone on Gendel’s new solo album DRM. […]
Tom Petty – "Leave Virginia Alone"
Tom Petty recorded a whole lot of songs during the sessions for his 1994 solo album Wildflowers, and many of them never ended up coming out. Before he died, Petty had talked about putting out an expanded edition of the album with those extra songs. And now, three years and two posthumous releases after his […]
Watch Tom Petty's 'Leave Virginia Alone' Video
With Tom Petty’s Wildflowers & All the Rest box set arriving in just a couple of weeks, Petty’s estate has released a new powerful video for “Leave Virginia Alone.” Not only does it give you a beautiful cinematic portrayal of a woman navigating many different parts of her life, but it’s extra special because it is […]
AC/DC Share Teaser of New Song 'Shot in the Dark'
Well, that was fast. A day after revealing that Brian Johnson, Phil Rudd and Cliff Williams rejoined the band, AC/DC gave fans a quick preview of what’s to come from. The group posted a 30-second teaser trailer for “Shot in the Dark,” which sounds like classic AC/DC. Listen below. SHOT IN THE DARK #PWRUP pic.twitter.com/fuViJ6YtvW […]
Keith Richards to Release New Box Set From 1988 Tour
Keith Richards will release a new box set that chronicles one of the final shows from his 1988 solo tour. Richards toured with the X-Pensive Winos on that 12-date run. The show, which took place in Los Angeles and was previously released as Live at the Hollywood Palladium, December 15, 1988, featured Rolling Stones tunes […]
Laura Jane Grace Drops Surprise LP 'Stay Alive'
Against Me! frontwoman Laura Jane Grace surprise-released Stay Alive — her first-ever solo outing — at midnight on Oct. 1. The 14-song LP, produced by Steve Albini, “takes all her pent-up fears, anger, and anxiety and releases it, like an olive branch to the weary listeners who are feeling those exact same ways,” says the album’s bio […]
Jónsi & Robyn Link For Disruptive Banger “Salt Licorice”
Robyn’s ‘Between The Lines’ Video Well, here’s a clash of the (Scandinavian-pop) titans! Jónsi calls on Robyn for a disruptive, distorted banger called “Salt Licorice.” It follows “Cannibal” as the second single of his upcoming sophomore LP, Shiver, which drops on October 2. “Kiss my soul, oh, my salty licorice, you taste like frost and […]