Nick Cave, who shares his highly personal songs with the world — and sometimes life tragedies, including the death of his son in 2015 — says he finds freedom from fear by disengaging from the outcome of his actions. In the latest Red Hand Files entry, the singer says he agrees with Nina Simone’s assertion […]
Lydia Loveless – “September” (Feat. Laura Jane Grace)
Later this week, the Ohio country-rock great Lydia Loveless will release her new album Daughter on her own label Honey, You’re Gonna Be Late. Thus far, Loveless has already shared the early singles “Wringer” and “Love Is Not Enough.” Today, she’s dropped the final song before the album itself arrives. It’s a good one. “September” […]
Stream Fleet Foxes' New Album 'Shore'
Every now and then there’s a moment of brightness, an actual good thing, that alleviates the darkness of the wretched year that is 2020. This is one of those good things. Just days after news of its existence crept out, there’s a new Fleet Foxes album out in the world. It’s called Shore, and it […]
Sylvan Esso – "Free"
Sylvan Esso’s upcoming third album is called Free Love mainly because of “Free,” a deeply beautiful new ballad they’ve released today ahead of the project’s release this Friday. Even more so than recent single “Frequency,” the electronics that usually undergird Amelia Meath’s songwriting are stripped back here. The arrangement is little more than some trembling, […]
Tune-Yards – “nowhere, man”
Two years ago, Tune-Yards were busy. In 2018, the wild, ecstatic indie rock duo came out with the album i can feel you creep into my private life, and they also scored the great Boots Riley film Sorry To Bother You. The duo hasn’t exactly been silent since then. Earlier this year, for instance, frontwoman […]
Tune-Yards Return With 'nowhere, man,' First New Song in Two Years
Tune-Yards are back for the first time in two years. The duo of Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner have shared a new tune that they recorded while in quarantine (which shows that it’s good for something). Previously, the group released i can feel you creep into my private life and the score to Boots Riley’s Sorry […]
The Killers Perform 'Mr Brightside' on 'Monday Night Football'
On Monday night, the Las Vegas Raiders (it feels as weird to type as it does to look at) played their first home at Allegiant Stadium across the 15 highway from the Strip. The team was tied at halftime, but they did get a warm welcome from a Vegas institution: the Killers. In a pretaped […]
Vic Mensa “Machiavelli” Short-Film | Rap Radar
Movie. Vic Mensa turns his music video to a powerful feature presentation. Previously released but now extended, the soundtrack is listed from his latest project, V Tape. Directed by Andre Muir and with photography from Angel Harrold and Flynn Drew, the nearly 8 minute visual follows Vic exploring his Chicago roots and his recent return […]
New Video: Problem “Florence” | Rap Radar
Mood. Fresh off the release of his Coffee & Kush Vol. 2, album, Problem dappers like a G for the project’s new visual. In the black-and-white clip, Chachi walks the hood in his old school suit and gets chauffeured around town like a boss in a vintage car. Roll with the winner.
LÉON’s ‘Apart’ LP Takes Shape With “Head And Heart On Fire”
LÉON Announces Sophomore LP ‘Apart’ On the strength of songs like “In A Stranger’s Arms,” “Who You Lovin” and “And It Breaks My Heart,” LÉON’s Apart (due October 30) is shaping up to be one of the best albums of 2020. It’s also proving to be one of the most gut-wrenching and emotional — as […]