North Carolina indie-rock OGs Archers Of Loaf are nearing the release of their first album in 24 years, Reason In Decline. The album drops about three weeks from now, and today we get to hear one of its quietest, prettiest songs. “Aimee” is not a Pure Prairie League cover. That song is called “Amie.” This […]
Lucy Dacus – “Home Again” & “It’s Too Late” (Carole King Covers)
In addition to touring last year’s Home Video (one of Stereogum’s Best Albums Of 2021), cover-song queen Lucy Dacus has spent the last few months putting her own spin on classics like Cher’s “Believe” and the National’s “Bloodbuzz Ohio.” Now, Dacus has released two Carole King covers as part of Third Man Records’ Carole King […]
Johanna Warren – “Tooth For A Tooth”
Next week, the Florida-born and LA-based singer and songwriter Joanna Warren will release her new album Johanna Warren will release her excellently titled new LP Lessons For Mutants. We’ve already posted that album’s two early singles, “I’d Be Orange” and “Piscean Lover.” Today Warren has given us a third. Johanna Warren’s latest is a soft, […]
Band To Watch: Knifeplay
From the first moment Americans started to get even the slightest governmental relief during the pandemic, right-wing psychopaths warned us about people like TJ Strohmer. The Knifeplay frontman lost his job “throwing pizzas” and realized he was actually better off on newly, and unexpectedly, generous unemployment benefits. “I ended up making more money not working,” […]
Video: Burna Boy “It’s Plenty”
Spend time on enjoyment. Burna Boy enjoys heaps of success in his new music video, “It’s Plenty”. Along with footage from sold-our arenas to music festivals, the Nigeran superstar rejoices to success from the barbershop to nestling his way into a Carnival parade. “Up ’til now, I don’t understand why no matter what I do, […]
Video: Tee Grizzley “Ms. Evans 1”
Good morning, Ms. Evans. Tee Grizzley takes it back to school and introduces “Ms. Evans”, the latest series from his upcoming Chapters Of The Trenches. In the accompanying music video, the Detroit rapper narrates a story of a high school teacher, Ms. Evans, and her admiring students Stephen and Mike. “Ms. Evans, out of ten […]
Pusha T Arby’s Rib Roast Commercial
Arby’s, we have the beef. Pusha T continues to promote Arby’s and is back with another ad for their new Rib Roast sandwich. Over sinister banjo strums, King Push praises the new sandwich with his witty lyrics and adlibs. “Woooo!, straight out the smoke house / Texas my old route / 8 hours to slow […]
Video: DaBaby “Boogeyman”
Cut the lights off. DaBaby brings the horror in the accompanying video to his controversial track, “Boogeyman”. Courtesy of Reel Goats, the dark visual begins with a message “Due to my strong personal convictions, I wish to stress that this film in no way endorses my belief in the SUPERNATURAL. My childhood was scary enough.” […]
Run The Jewels, Greg Nice, DJ Premier “Ooh La La” On Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Ooh la la, ah, qui qui!! West Coast-based late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live! returned to New York City’s Brooklyn Academy Of Music for the first time on Tuesday (Sep. 28). To welcome the return, Run The Jewels gave an epic performance of “Ooh La La” with special guests Greg Nice and DJ Premier. Along with […]
Frankie Cosmos – “F.O.O.F.”
Frankie Cosmos have a new album, Inner World Peace, out next month. The Greta Kline-led band has shared two singles from it so far, “One Year Stand” and “Aftershook,” and today they’re back with a third, “F.O.O.F.,” a gliding, likable one that contains a self-referential line about “listening to 2019 Frankie.” “For me, ‘F.O.O.F’ is […]