British nu-disco queen Sophie Ellis-Bextor was thrust back into the spotlight last year when the movie Saltburn used her 2001 hit “Murder On The Dancefloor” to soundtrack its memorably salacious final scene. Today she’s released her first new song since then, a heater titled “Freedom Of The Night.” Following a trio of albums made with […]
Japanese Breakfast Shares New Version Of “The Ballad Of The Witches’ Road” From Agatha All Along
This year, Japanese Breakfast mastermind Michelle Zauner moved to South Korea to learn Korean and to work on her second book, the follow-up to the widely beloved memoir Crying In H Mart. Zauner has been singing and doing interviews in Korean, and she’s also been working on a new album that will reportedly arrive next […]
Fiona Apple – “Lately” (Don Heffington Cover)
In 2021, Don Heffington, a drummer and singer-songwriter best known for his role in the band Lone Justice, passed away from leukemia at the age of 70. Artists came together to commemorate him with a tribute album titled Tonight I’ll Go Down Swingin’: A Tribute To Don Heffington, and it’s out now, featuring the elusive […]
Bon Iver – “THINGS BEHIND THINGS BEHIND THINGS” & “AWARDS SEASON”
Bon Iver was so present during pandemic times, largely via Justin Vernon’s collaborations with Taylor Swift, that I had a hard time believing it’s been more than five years since i,i. But that’s where we find ourselves with today’s release of the SABLE, EP. Lead single “S P E Y S I D E” suggested […]
Watch Middle Kids Cover Oasis’ “Champagne Supernova”
Earlier this year, Middle Kids unveiled their latest album Faith Crisis Pt. 1. Today, the Sydney alt-rock trio participated in triple j’s Like A Version series, tackling the Oasis classic “Champagne Supernova,” a timely choice considering the recent reunion. “This is probably our favorite Oasis song, collectively,” Hannah Joy explains in the accompanying behind-the-scenes video. […]
Chrissie Hynde Explains Why Pretenders Concertgoers May Be Asked To Move Out Of The Front Row
Concert etiquette is a fun topic these days. Last year, Miranda Lambert told fans to stop taking selfies while she was performing, and many musicians had things thrown at them onstage. Earlier this year, Ethel Cain asked her fans to behave better at her shows, and now Chrissie Hynde shared a request for fans attending […]
Stream Branching Out’s Infectious Debut EP all vines no leaves
If you were excited about the Anxious album announce earlier today, you should pay attention to Branching Out. The new five-piece from Brooklyn released their debut EP all vines no leaves today, and it’s seven tracks of hooks, self-deprecating refrains, gang vocals, and pure catharsis. The second track “Confessions Of An Aries,” which was also […]
One Direction Share Statements Following Liam Payne’s Death
One Direction’s Liam Payne died Wednesday after he reportedly jumped from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. It’s been almost nine years since the British-Irish boyband’s final performance, and the official One Direction Instagram account has mostly been dormant since then. But today, Payne’s former bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik […]
FKA Twigs – “Perfect Stranger”
FKA Twigs came back strong last month with “EUSEXUA,” the title track from her upcoming album. Today she’s got another new track for us. Twigs co-produced “Perfect Strangers” with Stargate, Koreless, and Ojivolta, and just as “EUSEXUA” percolated with clubby energy, the brisk and poppy new song seems designed for the dance floor. “I’d rather […]
Andrew Macdonald Delivers Captivating Rendition of “Heart of Worship”
Contemporary Christian Music has always been a powerful medium for connecting spiritual messages with modern sounds, and Andrew Macdonald is making his mark in this space with his latest release, “Heart of Worship”. A stirring cover of Matt Redman’s iconic worship song, Macdonald’s version brings a fresh interpretation while staying true to the song’s heartfelt […]