RIP Youth, a new duo comprised of songwriters/producers Dylan Bowes and James Maas, comes out swinging with “You Love.” A collaboration with Aussie hitmakers Bombs Away and rising vocalist Reigan, their debut single is a feel-good bop that effortlessly straddles the worlds of EDM and pop. “That’s why I tell myself, when the sun comes […]
New Music: Kevin Gates “Still Hold Up”
Hold up. Even with all that he’s been going through, Kevin Gates is still holding up. For his latest release, the Baton Rouge rapper laments on the struggles, perseverance, loyalty and his legendary status in the streets. Sounds like Gates is holding up quite nicely.
Beyonce & Megan Thee Stallion Share "Savage" Remix: Listen
Last month, after getting into a public battle with her original record label, the ascendant Houston rap star Megan Thee Stallion released her album Suga. Within a couple of weeks of memes, “Savage” emerged as the big viral hit from the LP. Today, that song gets a royal visitation in the form of a remix […]
New Music: Benny The Butcher, HiJinks, G. Huff “M.A.M.N.”
Just me and my niggas. Benny The Butcher’s on a roll. Connecting with United Grind, the Griselda rapper, HiJinks and G.Huff preach loyalty on this gritty cut produced by Vice Souletric. Benny’s been keeping busy as of late. Last week, he released two tracks along with his Black Soprano Family.
Oasis – "Don't Stop"
Noel Gallagher has released a lost Oasis song, a demo called “Don’t Stop…” “Like the rest of the world I’ve had infinite time to kill lately so I thought I’d FINALLY look and find out what was actually on the HUNDREDS of faceless unmarked cd’s I’ve got lying around in boxes at home,” he wrote […]
Bowerbirds – "Endless Chase" & "Hazel Eyes"
Phil Moore’s tasteful folk-rock under the Bowerbirds name makes perfect sense among current-day Raleigh-Durham peers like Hiss Golden Messenger and Daughter Of Swords, but Moore began the project in an era when the likes of Iron & Wine, M. Ward, and Phosphorescent reigned. He put the band on hold after 2012’s The Clearing, but he’s […]
Haram – “Fear Of The Arabic Langauge”
There are a lot of grimy and raw punk bands running around out there. New York’s Haram are one of the best out there. A lot of that is simply because they’re a great band. They play fast and ugly riff-scrape hardcore punk, and they have a charismatic frontman who isn’t afraid to peacock onstage. […]
Dave Grohl Opens Up About Last Chat with David Bowie
While it’s felt like an eternity (though it’s actually about three weeks), Grohl has finally posted the latest anecdotal nugget on Dave’s True Stories Instagram series. And this one is about his love, encounters and final banter with David Bowie. Grohl reminisced about how he was a member of the church of Bowie and said, […]
Stream Pure X's First Album In 6 Years
Just two weeks ago, languidly druggy indie rock cult favorites Pure X announced their return with two excellent songs billed as advance singles from the Austin band’s first album in six years. They’re wasting no time putting it out. The self-titled follow-up to 2014’s masterful soft-focus psychedelic roots rock collection Angel officially drops this Friday, […]
T Rex All-Star Tribute Album Produced by Hal Willner Gets Release Date
Famed SNL music producer Hal Willner may no longer be with us. However, before losing his battle with COVID-19, he was working on a T. Rex tribute album for a few years. And now, AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex will finally be released on Sept. 4 via BMG. “Hal had […]