In the past year or so, the Virginia guitarist Daniel Bachman has released a full-length, a covers album, and a short story collection that was accompanied by a 45-minute drone track. Today, Bachman is announcing his next project, an album called Almanac Behind (an anagram of his name) which is meant as an extended meditation […]
Calexico – “Rambler”
Earlier this year, the long-running Southwest band Calexico released another album, El Mirador. They’re about to head out on tour in a couple weeks, and today they’ve returned with the one-off track, “Rambler,” which was inspired by their previous times on the road. “Throughout these travels I kept seeing ghosts looking for someone to sing […]
Disq – “The Hardest Part”
Wisconsin indie rockers Disq have already released a bunch of good songs from their forthcoming album Desperately Imagining Someplace Quiet, including “Cujo Kiddies,” “If Only,” and “(With Respect To) Loyal Serfs.” Today they’ve got one more. “The Hardest Part” is a catchy and propulsive rocker that starts out sounding like Idlewild track and builds to […]
Big Joanie – “Confident Man”
This fall, London punks Big Joanie will release their sophomore album Back Home. We’ve posted the early singles “Happier Still” and “In My Arms,” and now they’ve also shared a new song called “Confident Man.” It’s a soulful, synth-heavy track about trying to psych yourself up to present yourself for validation from strangers: “Am I […]
Lande Hekt – “Cut My Hair”
Later this week, the Muncie Girls leader Lande Hekt will release House Without A View, her second solo album. Thus far, Hekt has already shared the early tracks “Gay Space Cadets” and “Backstreet Snow.” With only a few days left before the album arrives, Hekt has dropped a final song, the pretty and bittersweet “Cut […]
isomonstrosity – “careful what you wish for” (Feat. Danny Brown & 645AR)
The new music collective isomonstrosity is led by producer Johan Lenox (who has worked with the likes of Travis Scott, 070 Shake, and Lil Nas X), composer Ellen Reid (winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Music), and conductor/computer engineer Yuga Cohler. Their self-titled debut album is dropping in November on Brassland. According to a […]
Video: Bleu Ft. Nicki Minaj “Love In The Way”
Black Love is beautiful. Bleu connects with Nicki Minaj on his new single, “Love In The Way” and has since released the stunning music video. Directed by Primo, Bleu and Nicki Minaj reflect on a troubled relationship from a modern landmark while celebrating the beautiful representation of black men and women throughout. “It hurts to […]
Video: Gucci Mane, BiC Fizzle, BigWalkDog “Red Flag”
Red flag alert. Gucci Mane throws out the “Red Flag” on his latest collaboration with 1017 Records BiC Fizzle and BigWalkDog. From an art studio to the parking lot with his crew, the Joe Yung Spike-directed visual finds Guwop checking off his no-nos for the hook. “I can’t do no show without no comma, that’s […]
Video: Jim Jones Ft. Vado “Cook Out”
Harlem stand up. Jim Jones and Vado bring Harlem out for their “Cook Out, their new music video, shot by Flee Flicks and is directed by Jim Jones and Shula The Don. On the corner of W 112st and St. Nick, the two Harlemites bring their gritty raps at a late night BBQ with locals […]
Video: Grafh, 38 Spesh Ft. Giggs “Maggie Simpson”
From UK to Queens. Grafh and 38 Spesh let the choppers ring on their new track “Maggie Simpson” featuring UK’s Giggs. Anchored by 38 Spesh boisterous loop, Giggs sets off it off with his hard-driven bars and hook, while Grafh unleashes continuous bars as he raps, “Who’s name on the check, when the check came […]