Last year, Epic Games, the video game company behind Fortnite, acquired Bandcamp, the much-loved music store and streaming/editorial platform. Bandcamp users freaked out, and the indie label Topshelf claimed that Bandcamp asked them not to stop supporting Bandcamp employees’ attempts to unionize. But Bandcamp employees still unionized, and as a passive consumer, Bandcamp never changed. […]
The Rolling Stones – “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven” (Feat. Lady Gaga & Stevie Wonder)
When the Rolling Stones officially announced Hackney Diamonds — their first album of original material in 18 years — and released lead single “Angry,” the band teased some high-profile guests on the LP. Two of them converge on the Stones’ new single out today. “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven” is a slow-burn gospel-inflected ballad that features […]
Holy Fawn – “Glóandi”
Last year, Holy Fawn, a very good heavy shoegaze band from Phoenix, released an exceptional album called Dimensional Bleed. Next month, Holy Fawn will head out on an American tour with Caracara. Today, they’ve released a lovely new six-minute track called “Glóandi.” Google tells me that “Glóandi” is Icelandic for “glowing.” Maybe they speak a […]
Video: Slim Thug “Waves”
Can’t stop. Slim Thug is eating good in his new “Waves” music video. Shot by Timothy Lens, the Houston legend celebrates his 43rd Birthday with brunch with his closest associates including Propain, Killa Kyleon, and many more. “Don’t hate on nobody and don’t wait on nobody / That’s the quickest way to pull up in […]
Stream Maxo’s New Album Debbie’s Son
Earlier this year, the chilled-out and introspective Southern California Maxo released Even God Has A Sense Of Humor, his first and apparently last album for Def Jam. Earlier this month, Maxo announced plans to release Debbie’s Son, his second album of 2023, on his own SMILEFORME label, and he shared its first single, the Zelooperz […]
Rap Radar Podcast: 38 Spesh
RR and TCF connect 38 Spesh is a rapper you can trust. In fact, Conway The Machine put his faith in the Rochester native for their debut album, Special Machinery. Months prior, he released his solo album, Gunsmoke. With diehard fans like basketball superstars Kevin Durant and LeBron James singing his praises, Spesh talks about […]
Dame D.O.L.L.A. “Farewell”
They fishing. Dame D.O.L.L.A. begins a new chapter in his sports career with his latest single, “Farewell”. In light of his trade from the Portland Trail Blazers to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Oakland rapper and NBA All-Star takes a moment to reflect on his journey, critics, and fans. “I could never get replaced, they’ll know […]
Video: Tyga, YG Ft. Lil Wayne “Brand New”
All new everything. Ahead of their Hit Me When U Leave The Klub: The Playlist impacting on Friday (Sep. 29), Tyga and YG get it bracking with Lil Wayne in the project’s latest music video. The Jack Bridgland-directed clip begins in Vegas featuring an intro starring Saweetie before the trio unleash their stunting habits from […]
Maria BC – “Still”
Last month, Maria BC announced a new album, Spike Field, their follow-up to last year’s Hyaline and their Sacred Bones Records debut. The Oakland-based musician shared a pair of songs from it alongside the announcement, “Amber” and “Watcher.” Today, they’re back with another single, the gently-building “Still.” “I wrote the piano part for this track […]
Underworld – “denver luna (acappella)”
Underworld, ’90s heroes of British rave, have been playing big festivals all year, and they released a massive single called “and the colour red” back in April. Today, the long-running duo has followed that single with “denver luna (acappella),” a new track with a surprisingly accurate title. “denver luna (acappella)” is a short song, just […]