In a couple months, the xx’s Oliver Sim is releasing his debut solo album, Hideous Bastard. He’s shared a handful of tracks from it already — “Romance With A Memory,” “Fruit,” and “Hideous” — and today he’s back with another one called “GMT.” Like the whole album, it was produced by his bandmate Jamie xx […]
Khruangbin – “Green Onions” (Booker T. & The M.G.’s Cover)
Khruangbin, the Houston trio who recently graduated to festival-headliner status, are almost certainly this era’s preeminent instrumental rock band. Earlier this year, Khruangbin teamed up with soul singer Leon Bridges to release Texas Moon, their second collaborative EP. Now, they’re following that by covering one of the most beloved instrumental songs in rock ‘n’ roll […]
Rat Tally – “Longshot”
A couple weeks ago, Addy Harris released “Spinning Wheel,” the lead single from her upcoming debut full-length as Rat Tally, In My Car. Today, she’s back with another new track, “Longshot,” which builds into a satisfyingly fuzzy chorus. “But I’m OK if you’re OK/ I’m too lazy to say I’m not,” she sings on it. […]
End – “Eden Will Drown” & Cult Leader – “Ataraxis”
Brendan Murphy is the frontman of the Hamilton, Ontario metalcore warriors Counterparts, and he’s also the leader of End, a sort of metallic hardcore supergroup. The other members of End have been in bands like Fit For An Autopsy, the Dillinger Escape Plan, Blacklisted, Shai Hulud, and Misery Signals. A couple of years ago, End […]
Hear Blondie’s Previously Unreleased Demo “I Love You Honey, Give Me A Beer”
Blondie has unveiled a previously unheard track called “I Love You Honey, Give Me A Beer,” which was originally recorded in 1980. “I Love You Honey, Give Me A Beer” is the original demo for what became their “Go Through It,” the closing track from their 1980 album Autoamerican. That demo will be included on […]
Julien Baker – “Guthrie”
At this point, Julien Baker is batting 1000. She’s released three solo albums, and all three are absolute gut-scraping bangers. Baker has also released a lot of great songs that don’t appear on any of her albums; just a few weeks ago, for instance, she contributed a gorgeous Billy Bragg cover to the benefit compilation […]
Video: Doe Boy Ft. Bobby Shmurda “Catch A Body”
Nobody is safe. It’s a Freebandz and GS9 affair on Doe Boy’s new track featuring Bobby Shmurda. Shot by D Gainz, the accompanying video finds the Cleveland and Brooklyn rappers wilding out inside a packed studio while delivering their murderous raps over an ATL Jacob-production. “Catch A Body” arrives following Doe Boy’s previous single, “Wanna […]
Kassie Krut – “Copycat” & “Killing It”
A couple years ago, Palm’s Eve Alpert and Kasra Kurt released a song under the name Kassie Krut, which was included on a mixtape for the Philadelphia label Nino Tomorrow. They’ve played a few shows since then, and Matt Anderegg — who has clocked time in Mothers and Body Meat — has joined the project. […]
Video: Russ “Paddington Freestyle”
Pull up. After taking it to Paris on “Yes Sir“, Russ keeps it moving with a video for his latest drop, “Padding Freestyle”. Sampling music from the animated comedy film Paddington, Russ takes a drive while boasting his success and his influence in the rap game. Buckle up.
Homeboy Sandman, Aesop Rock “Lovin It”
No crime, no punishment. Stepping out the matrix comes Homeboy Sandman and his new track “Lovin It” produced by Aesop Rock. Anchored by Aesop’s hypnotic strings, the prolific rapper from Queens delivers an abundance of thought-provoking bars with a keen flow. The track is one of the bonus cuts off the pair’s upcoming Anjelitu EP’s […]