It’s not a great time to be Cardi B. In July, the rapper accused Joe Budden of harassing her, and then she revealed that she filed for a divorce from Offset again. However, she announced that she was pregnant the same day, and she’s excited enough that she’s doing maternity photoshoots. Earlier this week, she […]
Ethel Cain – “For Sure” (American Football Cover)
American Football are celebrating their iconic eponymous debut with a 25th anniversary edition as well as a covers album. So far, we’ve heard folk stalwart Iron & Wine’s take on the emo band’s beloved tune “Never Meant,” and now alt-pop sensation Ethel Cain is unleashing her haunting, gorgeous rendition of “For Sure.” “I knew I […]
Spiral XP – “Sinner”
Spiral XP started off the year with a collaborative EP with TV Star titled TVXP. They announced their debut album I Wish I Was A Rat last month and shared the opener “Luna,” and today the Seattle group is back with “Sinner.” “This song is about a lot of things but mainly it’s about how […]
Lunar Vacation – “Fantasy”
The dreamily dynamic Atlanta indie band Lunar Vacation are just over a week out from the release of new album Everything Matters, Everything’s Fire. We’ve been fans of early singles “Set The Stage,” “Sick,” and “Tom,” and I quite like today’s offering “Fantasy” too. It’s a soft, searching indie rock ballad that builds its way […]
Safe Mind – “6′ Pole”
In 2021, Boy Harsher released their latest album, the spectacular The Runner (Original Soundtrack). Now, Augustus Muller, who serves as one-half of that duo, is joining forces with Cooper B. Handy of LUCY for a new project called Safe Mind. Handy appeared on the infectious The Runner (Original Soundtrack) highlight “Autonomy,” so the collaboration makes […]
Grumpy – “Saltlick”
Meet Grumpy, the newest signees to Bayonet Records. The New York-based project is helmed by Heaven Schmitt and has Schmitt’s ex girlfriends on bass and keyboard, plus their ex-husband on drums (nothing has happened — yet — with the guitarist). Today, the band is announcing their new EP Wolfed and their signing to Bayonet. The […]
Katy Perry Addresses Her Decision To Work With Dr. Luke On Her New Album
Back in 2014, Kesha sued her label boss and frequent collaborator Dr. Luke, accusing him of all sorts of abuses. That led to a lengthy legal battle between Kesha and Luke, and it also led to many of Kesha’s peers denouncing and refusing to work with Dr. Luke, who’d been a dominant hitmaking producer a […]
CloudPainter’s “Count On Me”: A Soothing Anthem of Solidarity from Arizona’s Desert Oasis
In the heart of Tucson’s artistic enclave, where the sprawling desert meets the vibrant pulse of local culture, a musical partnership has blossomed into something truly special. Singer-songwriters Liz Painter and RJ Cloud, who first crossed paths in this unlikely creative hub, have since evolved their shared vision into CloudPainter — a band that beautifully […]
TV On The Radio Announce First Shows In Over Five Years, Desperate Youth Deluxe Reissue
The teasers have paid off. TV On The Radio, one of the great American indie rock bands, are coming back. It’s been nearly 10 years since TVOTR released Seeds, their most recent album, and it’s been five since their last gig, opening for Weezer and Pixies at Madison Square Garden. But now, TV On The […]
