Eric D. Johnson revived his longstanding indie-folk project Fruit Bats in 2015, just two years after discontinuing it. Lately he’s busied himself with Bonny Light Horseman, his supergroup alongside Hadestown creator Anaïs Mitchell and sideman extraordinaire Josh Kaufman (Craig Finn, the National, Muzz, etc.). But now he has a new Fruit Bats project on the […]
Are Big Boi and Kate Bush Finally Collaborating?
Big Boi and Kate Bush in the studio together? While some would not put these two on a song together, Big Boi has been a huge fan of the UK artist’s music. In a recent interview with SiriusXM Volume, the Outkast member opened up about his admiration for Bush. “I love Kate Bush. That’s my […]
Jaga Jazzist – “Tomita”
Norwegian experimental jazz collective Jaga Jazzist are releasing their new album Pyramid next month. They’ve already shared one single, the sprawling, synthed-out “Spiral Era.” And now we’re getting another. “Tomita,” a blissfully spacey groove named after the Japanese synthesizer music pioneer Isao Tomita, comes with an animated music video directed by Jengo. “The upbeat pace […]
Bartees Strange – “Mustang”
Bartees Strange is a young musician based in Washington, DC. He makes intense emo-punk records and works as an environmental lobbyist, and he’s spent much of 2020 covering the work of the National. Back in March, Strange released Goodbye To Pretty Boy, an album of reimagined versions of songs by the National. Earlier this month, […]
Ricky Reed, Jim James, & Duendita – "Us (How Sweet It Was)"
Although he spent many years in the late ’00s and early ’10s attempting to break through with his Oakland-based pop-leaning hip-hop project Wallpaper., Ricky Reed found his true calling this past decade as a go-to producer for acts such as Lizzo, Twenty One Pilots, Meghan Trainor, the Weeknd, Jason Derulo, and Halsey. He’s worked with […]
New Music: J.Cole “Lion King On Ice”
Hakuna Matata! J.Cole returns to the throne with his second release off his upcoming The Fall Off. Produced by himself, T-Minus, and JetsonMade, Young Simba kicks it up a notch for some soul searching and reminisces on his come up and rise to fame. Up, up and away. The track coincides with his previous release […]
Eddie Vedder on His Late Father, Springsteen's Advice | SPIN
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder opens up about the “spiritual energy” of his late father, being friends with his rock star heroes (including Bruce Springsteen), and navigating a “terrifying” COVID-19 reality in the latest installment of the Daddy Issues podcast, hosted by sportscaster Joe Buck and actor Oliver Hudson. Listen below. Early on in the wide-ranging […]
Watch the Latest 'Bill & Ted Face the Music' Trailer
After releasing the first teaser in early June, Bill & Ted Face the Music has dropped a lengthier trailer. While the initial clip brought us back into the world of Theodore “Ted” Logan, played by Keanu Reeves, and William “Bill” S. Preston Esq., portrayed by Alex Winter, this trailer gives us more information about what’s […]
Andy Shauf – “Judy” & “Jeremy’s Wedding”
Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauf released his latest LP The Neon Skyline, a concept album about a guy who goes to his local dive bar, finds out that his ex is back in town, and eventually runs into her, earlier this year. We named it Album Of The Week when it came out in January. And […]
Kylie Minogue Announces New Album 'Disco', Shares New Single "Say Something": Listen
Today, the long-tenured Australian dance-pop queen Kylie Minogue — the one true Kylie, no matter what anyone else might say — has announced that she’s got a new album called Disco coming out this fall. The new LP follows 2018’s Golden, and Minogue recorded it with longtime producer Biff Stannard, who co-wrote the Spice Girls’ […]