Over the past few years, the former EDM producer Kenny Beats has made a name for himself as a versatile and energetic rap producer. He’s made a name for himself by working with some of the best rappers from across the spectrum, and he’s also produced for bands like IDLES and Trash Talk. He’s made […]
Alex Lahey – “Congratulations”
In 2021, Alex Lahey released a couple new songs, “On My Way” and “Spike The Punch.” They were her first singles since 2019 sophomore LP The Best Of Luck Club, but apparently both were interstitial tracks not attached to any larger project. “Congratulations,” Lahey’s new single out today, is billed as the launch of a […]
Special Interest – “Midnight Legend” (Feat. Mykki Blanco)
The righteous and adventurous New Orleans punks Special Interest have been around for a while, and they released their debut album The Passion Of in 2020. But if you’ve been paying attention in the past few months, then you might’ve seen Special Interest really hitting their stride. The band’s last two singles, “(Herman’s) House” and […]
Video: DJ Khaled Ft. Future, SZA “Beautiful”
God Did. DJ Khaled hits the beach with Future and SZA in his “Beautiful” music video. Directed by Colin Tilley, the striking visual finds Khaled serenading his lady on a row boat before they ride ATVs and horseback ride along the Miami beach. He caters to her with a massage and lobster, while Future and […]
Video: G Perico “I Pray”
Amen. G Perico says his prayers in his new music video, “I Pray”, the first release off his LA Summers 2 with producer GotdamnitDupri due Friday (Sep. 2) Directed by Bijan Productions, the Los Angeles rapper preaches street survival from a scene of a crime and a few murals to a parking lot and the […]
Video: Lil Tecca “Treesha”
These hoes ain’t loyal. Coming off the heels of his “Faster” single, Lil Tecca keeps his momentum going with his latest release, “Treesha” produced by Menoh Beats. Co-directed by Declan Kyle and Lil Tecca, the Queens rapper reflects on the savage women in his life from a lavish estate full of thotties.
Ghost Orchard – “Bruise”
Ghost Orchard, the bedroom pop project of Michigan-based Sam Hall, has announced a new album, Rainbow Music, the follow-up to 2019’s Bunny. It comes on the heels of his Taylor Swift cover from a few months ago. Lead single “Bruise” is chirping and warm, Hall’s voice muted and pinched: “Blue like a bruise when you […]
Disq – “(With Respect To) Loyal Serfs”
This fall, Wisconsin indie rockers Disq, a 2019-vintage Stereogum Band To Watch, will release their new album Desperately Imagining Someplace Quiet. (See what they did with that title? You see it.) Disq have already shared the early tracks “Cujo Kiddies” and “If Only,” and now they’ve also dropped a third track called “(With Respect To) […]
Dawn Richard & Spencer Zahn Announce Collaborative Album — Hear The First Four Tracks
Last year, pop experimentalist Dawn Richard released an excellent new album, Second Line. Today, she’s announcing a full-length collaboration with Spencer Zahn. Zahn has played in Richard’s touring band, and the pair previously linked up on-record for a 2018 track that appeared on Zahn’s album People Of The Dawn. Their collab is called Pigments, and […]
Plains – “Abilene”
Last month, the team of Waxahatchee leader Katie Crutchfield and singer-songwriter Jess Williamson announced that they’d teamed up on a new project called Plains. They’ve already recorded an album; the duo cut the Plains LP I Walked With You A Ways at Brad Cook’s studio in Durham. The backing band includes Spencer Tweedy and Phil […]