Dre Babinski released her last album as Steady Holiday, Nobody’s Watching, in 2018. Since then, she’s covered a Christmas classic and a Weezer song and today she’s back with one of her own in advance of a full-length album that’s coming out next year. New single “Living Life” is a chiming affirmation, its sound landing […]
Stream Swedish Hardcore Band Speedway's Raw And Rowdy Self-Titled EP
New today from the rad Boston punk label Triple B: a self-titled EP from the Swedish hardcore band Speedway. As Brooklyn Vegan points out, the project initially dropped back in June, and now it’s getting a wider platform. Good thing too because this shit rips. It chugs. It blazes. It careens. I daresay my colleague […]
Jeff Rosenstock – "Old Cold" & "Fox In The Snow" (Belle And Sebastian Cover)
Is “Fox In The Snow” one of the most beloved Belle & Sebastian songs? I guess anything off If You’re Feeling Sinister probably deserves that designation by default, but I’m still surprised when the song pops up in new contexts. For instance: In my home base of Columbus, there’s a local chain of utterly delicious […]
Bill Callahan & Bonnie Prince Billy – “I’ve Made Up My Mind” (Feat. Alasdair Roberts) (Dave Rich Cover)
Every week, Bill Callahan and Bonnie “Prince” Billy have been teaming up with a fellow Drag City artist to cover a different song from a previous decade. First they covered Cat Stevens’ 1967 track “Blackness Of The Night” with AZITA. Then they did Hank Williams Jr.’s 1979 track “OD’d In Denver” with Will Oldham’s old […]
Hear The Hold Steady's Previously Unreleased "Separate Vacations"
The Hold Steady have announced a 10th anniversary reissue of their 2010 album Heaven Is Whenever, and with it comes the usual assortment of bonus material. Yes, that means there’s previously unreleased material. “Separate Vacations,” out today along with the news of the reissue, has been performed live before but never released in its pristine […]
New Music: The Weeknd Ft. Kenny G “In Your Eyes (Remix)”
The Weeknd with Kenny The Weeknd and Kenny G connect on their highly-anticipated remix. Debuted live during the Time100 event in September, XO shares the alternate version featuring the soothing sounds by the legendary Jazz saxophonist. The original is off The Weeknd’s chart-topping album, After Hours.
New Music: D Smoke “Rapture”
Imagine that. D Smoke lets his imagination run wild on his latest release. On the introspective track, the Inglewood rapper visualizes a world of emptiness, regrets and soul searching. The release marks the first release since D Smoke’s critically-acclaimed LP Black Habits.
New Music: Russ “Sorry”
Believe it. Russ doesn’t realize what he has until it’s gone. Such is the case on his new track. On the sorrowing track, Russ hums his apologies for all his wrongdoings and pleads for forgiveness with a broken heart.
Duck Sauce – “Mesmerize”
Duck Sauce, the dance music production duo of DJs A-Trak and Armand Van Helden, returned at the beginning of this cursed year with “Smiley Face,” their first new song in six years. They were supposed to play Coachella this year, too, although that obviously didn’t happen. But regardless, they’re back with a second new track, […]
Hold Steady Announce Anniversary Edition of 'Heaven Is Whenever,' Share Unreleased Song
The Hold Steady’s fifth album, Heaven Is Whenever, is turning 10 this year. (Where has the time gone?) To mark the anniversary, the band announced a new double-LP reissue, out on Black Friday, Nov. 27. The Deluxe Edition, available on black vinyl and limited-edition colored vinyl, features nine rare or previously unreleased tracks, including the newly […]