Cut it. Anderson .Paak heads back to school in the fun-filled video to his latest single featuring Rick Ross. Self-directed by himself and co-starring internet personality and actor King Bach, the comical clip finds Anderson. Paak acting up in class, rocking with the school band, and turning up on the outdoor bleachers. In a packed […]
Hypoluxo – "Nimbus"
Last month, the nervy Brooklyn group Hypoluxo returned with a new single, “Ridden.” It was their first release via Terrible Records’ Flexible Distribution, after a pretty negative run with an old label that, as the story behind “Ridden” goes, almost killed the band. But they survived, and they are in fact coming back with a […]
Stone Roses' Ian Brown Says COVID Is Turning People Into 'Digital Slaves'
Over the past few weeks, a number of aging UK rockers have voiced their displeasure with the coronavirus quarantine — but perhaps no one more than Stone Roses singer Ian Brown. Brown unleashed a series of tweets about coronavirus conspiracies, claiming the pandemic, which he termed a “plandemic,” was “planned designed to make us digital slaves” and ranted […]
Holy Motors – "Trouble"
Back in July, the hazy Estonian cowboy rockers Holy Motors announced Horse, the followup to their 2018 debut (and Album Of The Week) Slow Sundown. So far, we’ve heard the uncharacteristically sprightly “Country Church” and the characteristically desert noirish “Endless Night.” Today, they’re back with a final preview of Horse ahead of its arrival in […]
Starrah – "Keep Calm" (Prod. James Blake)
Starrah has been around for a while now. You might recognize her name from guest features with Diplo, Big Sean, or Charli XCX, but mostly she’s been a behind-the-scenes fixture, racking up writing credits on songs by Rihanna, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Calvin Harris, and many more. She’s also been a part of the writing team […]
Emily A. Sprague – “Star Gazing”
In addition to her stellar work as Florist, Emily A. Sprague also puts out ambient music under her given name. She’s put out a couple albums so far, 2017’s Water Memory and 2018’s Mount Vision, and today she’s announcing a new one called Hill, Flower, Fog, which was briefly available on Bandcamp early on in […]
YG – “Out On Bail”
Next month, the reliable Compton rap hardhead YG will come out with his new album MY LIFE 4HUNNID. For months now, YG has been putting out singles, usually with eye-grabbing videos. We’ve posted his tracks “Laugh Now, Kry Later!,” “FTP,” and “Swag.” Today, he’s come out with a new track that seems to address his […]
FXXXXY, Dallas Rapper and Producer, Dies at 25
FXXXXY, a Dallas-based rapper and producer, has died from “complications while undergoing a routine medical procedure,” an IGA spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday (Sept. 23). He was 25. “We are all deeply saddened by the sudden and unexpected passing of FXXXXY and offer our sincerest condolences to his family, his team, friends and thousands of fans,” […]
Pylon – “Modern Day Fashion Woman (Version 2)”
Pylon were legends of the post-punk and new wave scene in Athens, Georgia in the early ’80s, and their storied career is being celebrated with a new comprehensive box set out in November. In addition to remastered versions of both of their studio albums, the 47-track Pylon Box includes a collection of rarities called Extra […]
Sad13 – “Ruby Wand”
Speedy Ortiz leader Sadie Dupuis is releasing Haunted Painting, the second album from her pop-leaning Sad13 project, at the end of the week. We’ve already posted early tracks “WTD?,” “Ghost (Of A Good Time),” “Oops…!,” and “Hysterical,” and now we’re getting one more taste with “Ruby Wand” before the full LP drops on Friday. “Ruby’s […]