In U.F.O.F. and Two Hands, Big Thief released two of 2019’s finest albums, and it turns out they had even more great music from that era in the can. Two weeks ago, the band released a set of 2018 demos to benefit their road crew, who are out of work right now with coronavirus halting […]
New Music: Uncle Murda, S.K., Apollo Swyf “U.S.A.”
This is America. Grammy Award winning producer Doc Ish is ready to unlock his compilation Lost Files soon. In anticipation of the release, Murda, S.K., and Apollo Swyf sound off on the country’s current state affairs as well as the ongoing issues in the street. Only in America.
New Find: Declan J Donovan’s “Tangerine Skies”
New Find: John-Robert’s ‘Adeline’ From Ed Sheeran to Lewis Capaldi, the UK sure knows how to churn out a decent singer/songwriter. The latest Brit to make waves is 19-year-old Declan J Donovan. After going viral with “Fallen So Young,” the newcomer was snapped up by a major label and released a 7-track EP called Homesick. […]
Album Review: Lennon Stella’s ‘Three. Two. One.’
Since bursting onto the music scene in 2018 with a steady stream of very good singles and a well-received EP, Lennon Stella has been slowly chipping away at her debut LP. Three. Two. One. arrived on April 24 and it was well worth the wait. In fact, the 13-song set ranks as one of the […]
New Music: Lance Skiiiwalker Ft. Nick Hakim “In The World”
Stay focused. Although TDE Fan Appreciation Week is officially over, the label liberates more new music with Lance Skiiiwalker’s new track. Over Amaire Johnson and FRGN-SPCMN’s tantalizing jazzy sound bed, the two crooners maintain their sanity in the midst of a cold world. Last week, the record label spewed new music by the day including […]
Most Americans Won't Go to Concerts Until a COVID-19 Vaccine Is Available, Poll Says
Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, we’ve seen a number of expert opinions that suggest that live music isn’t happening for quite a while. According to a new poll taken by Reuters, that also includes regular folks as well. The poll, which included responses from 4,429 American adults between April 15-21, reveals some grim hope to when […]
New Video: Kahri 1K “Fort Night” | Rap Radar
Heir Wave Music’s Kahri 1K brings the Fortnite vibes in his The Ghost of Pecan Acres new music video. Influenced by the popular shooter-survival video game, the clip opens with a scene inspired by the hood drama film, Menace II Society. Afterwards, the VA rapper and his masked bandits hit up a luxury residency to […]
Rage Against the Machine's 'Killing in the Name' Covered by Father and Toddler Daughter
One of the worst things about quarantine (in the grand of scheme of things) is how folks have been stuck at home and how live music has essentially ceased to exist. That hasn’t stopped many from having fun — this we know. But a father-daughter tandem have taken that to a whole new level. In […]
New Music: Locksmith “Quarantine”
Let the truth unfold. Like the rest of us, Locksmith’s on lockdown, and he uses his time wisely on his new track. Over Decap’s bouncing keys, the Bay Area lyricsts weighs in on society during the current times of quarantine. Stay inside.
Four Tet Shares New Loosies On Soundcloud, Including Destiny's Child & Erykah Badu Edits
Four Tet just released a new album last month, Sixteen Oceans — it’s pretty good! — and today Kieran Hebden is back with a whole bunch of loose new tracks that he’s uploaded to his SoundCloud page. There are new versions of existing songs, like a different take on the There Is Love In You […]