Say what? It is no days off for Saigon in his 777: The Resurrection‘s new music video featuring Kool G Rap. Accompanied by lyrics, Sai gets his ventriloquist on while laying Kool G Rap’s vocals down with a puppeteered prop. They rap from the living room couch all the way to out of a sunroof […]
Deerhoof Drop 'Love-Lore,' a Surprise 'Live' Album of Eclectic Covers
Deerhoof’s surprise new (free!) album Love-Lore on Joyful Noise Recordings that dropped today (Sept. 28) is surprising in a second way as well. It’s a 35-minute, 43-song, live-in-the-studio covers medley of songs by mostly ’80s hitmakers, including Gary Numan, Kraftwerk, The Police, Sun Ra and the B-52’s. Tracks from composers Ennio Morricone, John Cage and Laurie […]
Sophie Fay’s Latest EP Handle With Care Is Taking Over Dance, R&B, & Rock At Once
Sophie Fay is a young and talented singer-songwriter who creates music with no intention of becoming anything close to mainstream. It is often how true and widely respected artists are born. Her latest EP, Handle With Care, is just a perfect representation of a wide stylistic diversity and true mastery in each kind of mix. […]
Deerhoof Cover 35 Songs In 43 Minutes On Free Surprise Album 'Love-Lore'
Deerhoof have released a dizzying new covers album called Love-Lore that finds the art-rock band covering 43 songs over the course of 35 minutes. The album is available now as a free download over on Deerhoof’s website. It comes on the heels of the band’s latest original album, Future Teenage Cave Artists, which came out […]
Monokino Takes Sophistication To A Complete New Level With Their Latest Release “No Return”
“No Return” is Monokino’s latest release symbolizing the Dutch band’s reincarnation into artists with their own signature. With a sophisticated homecoming theme delivered in Mandarin Chinese and baroque electronic production, “No Return” takes Monokino to new heights and defines their uniqueness. George van Wetering, the band’s songwriter and frontman, tries to figure out if staying […]
Tyler, the Creator Encourages Fans to Vote: 'Y'all Gotta Pull Up'
Whether you’re planning to cast a vote for Igor or not on Nov. 3, Tyler, the Creator is encouraging you to “pull up” to the polls regardless. The music superstar took to Instagram and Twitter on Monday and dropped a two-minute video in an attempt to inspire fans to vote in the upcoming presidential election. […]
New Music: Tha Dogg Pound “Let’s Roll”
Tha Dogg Pound is back. Roll and ride with Tha Dogg Pound on the latest single from their forthcoming set, Dogg Food 2. Produced by DJ 2 High, Kurupt rolls like a superstar but lives by the G code for his opening verse. Daz follows suit by blazing up with his mackalicious verse.
New Music: Vado “The DL”
Can’t see me. Vado takes it back to the old school on his new single, “The DL”. Over a vintage loop by Teeyon Winfree and a nostalgic hook, Vado moves low key with his Harlem swag.
Bright Eyes Play <i>Down in the Weeds</i> Tracks for Remote Tiny Desk Concert
If you thought Tiny Desk Concerts would be impossible without all band members in the same room, you don’t know Bright Eyes very well. The indie rockers presented their own spin on NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert Monday, as they performed four tracks, “Mariana Trench,” “Pan and Broom,” “Persona Non Grata” and “Shell Games.” The first […]
Amanda Shires Shares New Song 'The Problem' for International Safe Abortion Day
Amanda Shires’ new song “The Problem,” featuring Jason Isbell, is out today (Sept. 28), to coincide with International Safe Abortion Day. All proceeds from “The Problem” benefit The Yellowhammer Fund, an abortion fund and reproductive justice organization based in Alabama. In a statement, Shire says, “This song is about making tough decisions and not having to go […]