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 […]
HEALTH Release Excellent New All-Collabs Album 'DISCO4 :: PART I': Stream
Over their long career, the constantly-mutating Los Angeles dance-punk band HEALTH has released a remix album to go along with every actual album that they’ve made. But with their latest effort, HEALTH have switched things up: The new album is its own remix album. Over the past three years, HEALTH have been cranking out a […]
Elton John Shares Two Songs From 'Elton: Jewel Box'
Elton John has just released two songs from his upcoming Elton: Jewel Box — one from his Rarities set and “Billy and the Kids” off the B-Sides. “Here’s to the Next Time” was recorded in DJM Studios in 1967 when he was still known as Reg Dwight. It was the B-side to John’s debut single, “I’ve […]
Nap Eyes & NNAMDï – “Blood River”
Earlier this year, the persistently underrated Halifax indie rock band Nap Eyes released the album Snapshot Of A Beginner, and then they followed it up with two newer songs, “Snake Oil” and “Child’s Romance.” At the same time, the Chicago musician NNAMDÏ has released his own new album Krazy Karl and, more recently, teamed up […]
Open Mike Eagle Releases Sad, Thoughtful New Album 'Anime, Trauma And Divorce': Stream
Three years ago, the relentlessly smart and incisive underground-rap veteran Open Mike Eagle released a great album called Brick Body Kids Still Daydream. Since then, OME has made a whole lot of music, including Quarantine Recordings, a collaborative EP that he and Serengeti released earlier this year. He’s also done other things, including launching his […]