Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever recently announced the impending release of their sophomore album Sideways To New Italy, the followup to their highly addicting debut album Hope Downs. Based on everything we’ve heard so far, it seems as if Sideways To New Italy will deliver again — the band is only further refining their formula, and […]
Sinead O'Brien – "Roman Ruins"
If you’ve been paying attention to the rock scene of the UK and Ireland in recent years, you are probably already familiar with Dan Carey and the wave of artists associated with him. The Speedy Wunderground head has proven to be a crucial figure in bringing this weird, unclassifiable generation of new, arty rock bands […]
Dirty Projectors – "Lose Your Love"
Back in March, Dirty Projectors released a new EP called Windows Open, featuring band member Maia Friedman on lead vocals throughout. Turns out that Windows Open wasn’t a standalone project, but instead the first of five EPs the band plans to release this year. A different band member will sing one each of the first […]
Woods – "Can't Get Out"
Earlier this year, Woods announced they would return with a new album called Strange To Explain. Though it’s their first since 2017’s Love Is Love, the band has been a constant presence through other endeavors as well — serving as David Berman’s band for the Purple Mountains album, collaborating with Dungen, continuing to release albums […]
New Video: Moneybagg Yo Ft. Fredo Bang “Spin On Em” | Rap Radar
Again on ’em. Moneybagg Yo takes a spin with a body in the trunk for his Time Served‘s new video featuring Fredo Bang. In the clip, Fredo confronts a disloyal member of his team and rides around town with him in his trunk. Unconscious, he’s dropped off with Moneybagg Yo, where they torture their victim […]
Album Review: JoJo’s Sleek & Soulful ‘Good To Know’
JoJo Is Looking For A Real ‘Man’ For all its nods to 2020’s minimal R&B landscape, there’s something endearingly retro about JoJo’s Good To Know. Maybe it’s the album’s lean running time (it clocks in at just under 30 minutes), which is in stark contrast to the sprawling, chart-rigging monoliths being rolled out en masse […]
Billie Joe Armstrong Shares Cover of Kim Wilde's 'Kids in America'
In this week’s edition of his No Fun Mondays series, Billie Joe Armstrong covered Kim Wilde’s “Kids in America.” The song, which was originally released in 1981, was dedicated to Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt, who turned 48 on Monday. “This week’s No Fun Mondays is dedicated to the one, the only, Mike Dirnt. Happy […]
New Music: Rob Markman Ft. ListenToSin & Saint Pat Beatz “Who Do I Trust”
Us that’s who! Staying solid and never folding, is Rob Markman on his new track featuring ListenToSin. Produced by Saint Pat Beatz, Rob and Sin preach loyalty and trust over a classic sample and a Tony Montana soundbite.
Dave Greenfield, Stranglers Keyboardist, Dies at 71
Dave Greenfield, the keyboardist for British punk outfit The Stranglers, has died at 71. The band confirmed Greenfield’s death on their website, attributing it to complications from COVID-19. “We are deeply and profoundly saddened to announce the untimely passing of keyboard legend Dave Greenfield on the evening of 3rd May 2020. Following a stay in […]
Sonic Youth Drop 1993 Live LP 'Blastic Scene'
Sonic Youth technically have been inactive since 2011, but over the past few months, the band has have released a bunch of material that’s been hidden in their vault. On Monday, they’ve dropped Blastic Scene, a live tape that was recorded in Lisbon, Portugal in 1993. It is now available for purchase on Bandcamp. “We […]