Marilyn Manson has been spending a lot of time in court lately, and most of that has been because of the many women who have accused him of sexual assault. Earlier this year, one of those women recanted her allegations, claiming that Manson’s ex-girlfriend Evan Rachel Wood pressured her into defaming Manson. But most of […]
Devendra Banhart – “Fireflies”
This Friday, Devendra Banhart is releasing his first new album in four years, Flying Wig, which he worked on with Cate Le Bon. We’ve heard “Twin,” “Sirens,” and “Nun” from it so far, and today Banhart is sharing one last single, “Fireflies.” “This is a song of regret,” he said. “With a bit of acceptance […]
Daniel Bachman – “Summer’s Fingers Sweetly Linger (Everywhere On Every Side)”
The guitarist Daniel Bachman has announced a new album, When The Roses Come Again — his follow-up to Almanac Behind will come out almost exactly a year since his last one. He self-recorded When The Roses Come Again in a cabin near Shenandoah National Park, as he worked as a carpenter’s assistant and used his […]
Brent Faiyaz “WY@”
Besitos, papi. Brent Faiyaz can’t get enough of love on his brand new single, “WY@”. Co-produced by Anthoine Walters, Berg, Dpat, Otxhello, and Jonathan Wells, the D.M.V. singer takes it to the bedroom and croons over a particular love affair that he can’t let go. “Even I know you bring no good for me / […]
Little Brother Releases Two New Songs
Little Brother returns. After four years since their previous release, Little Brother is back with their duo-release, “Wish Me Well” and “Glory Glory”. “Wish Me Well” arrives alongside a music video directed by Will Stroud, which centers the Durham duo coasting over Pumah’s jazzy production. “Wish me well or call me Ishmael / Croquettes and […]
Video: Doechii “Pacer”
Bring the clique. TDE’s Doechii shifts back into gear and kicks it up a notch on her brand new single, “Pacer”. Directed by Nikko Lamere, the accompanying visual centers the Tampa rapper unleashing her lyrical while depicted in a series of striking outfits including a futuristic robot, a tribal warrior, a punk rocker, and more. […]
Mixtape: Logic ‘Inglorious Basterd’
Logic treats his fans with new music in the form of his Inglorious Basterd mixtape. Clocked in at 20 tracks, the Bandcamp exclusive includes a good chunk of unreleased music, demos, as well as freestyles over some of hip hop’s popular instrumentals. Titles include “Free Music”, “Rendezvous”, “Dark Place”, “Super High (Freestyle)”, “2am On Tour”, […]
Premature Evaluation: The National Laugh Track
It was already a momentous occasion. Five years after their inaugural Homecoming festival, the National were returning to Cincinnati for a long-awaited second installment amidst their big comeback year. This time around, they had a lineup that illustrated the band’s stature and reach: an icon like Patti Smith, revered forebears in Pavement, peers on their […]
Zach Bryan Teases New Songs With Bon Iver, Noah Kahan
Zach Bryan, the newly minted country-rock megastar, is apparently getting over the crushing shame of being arrested for arguing with a cop, and he’s making some famous friends. Bryan recently went to #1 with “I Remember Everything,” his duet with Kacey Musgraves. Next year, Bryan will tour arenas and stadiums, and his opening acts will […]
702’s Irish Grinstead Dead At 43
Irish Grinstead, of the R&B girl group 702, has died at 43. Her sister and fellow 702 member LeMisha Grinstead announced her passing in an Instagram post, writing: “It is with great sadness that I have to let you know that my beautiful sister and friend has passed away this evening. She has had a […]