Last summer, folk experimentalist Naima Bock released her stunning debut album Giant Palm, which landed on our 50 Best Albums Of 2022 list. Early next month, Bock will kick off a round of North American tour dates in support of Giant Palm. Today, Bock is sharing a standalone single, “Lines,” which was produced by Ali […]
Tei Shi – “¿Quién Te Manda?”
We last year from the Vancouver-via-Colombia singer-songwriter Tei Shi when she released her Die 4 Ur Love album in 2020. Right now, Tei Shi is on tour with Kimbra, and she’s just announced plans to follow that last album with a new EP called Bad Premonition. It features a couple of tracks that Tei Shi […]
Cory Hanson – “Housefly”
Wand leader Cory Hanson’s new solo album is called Western Cum. If the title does not strike you as appealing, get a, um, load of the guitar action on lead single “Housefly,” which is indeed orgasmic. We’re talking spicy country-rock licks, a big “Interstate Love Song” highway-cruiser riff, a Jim O’Rourke-esque sparkling six-string symphony on […]
Janelle Monae Ft. Seun Kuti, Egypt 80 “Float”
Guess who’s back? After a brief hiatus, Janelle Monae makes her epic return with her new single, “Float” featuring Nigerian musician Seun Kuti and his band, Egypt 80. For her first single in nearly five years, the Grammy-nominated songstress belts celebrated her carefree life over a retro production by Nana Kwabena, Nate “Rocket” Wonder, and […]
Video: Babyface Ray Ft. 42 Dugg “Ron Artest”
Ballin! Babyface Ray and 42 Dugg team up on their new record, “Ron Artest”, which comes alongside is music video. Produced by gerreaux, the Detroit players flex their cocky bars drawing inspiration by former elite and controversial NBA star Metta-Sandiford-Artest. The clip centers Babyface Ray during his recent excursions including performances, behind the scenes and […]
Worriers – “Prepared to Forget”
This spring, Worriers, the band led by punk rock singer-songwriter Lauren Denitzio, will release the new album Warm Blanket. Denitzio recorded the album at home, with Against Me!’s Atom Willard adding drums remotely. We’ve already posted lead single “Pollen In The Air,” and now Worriers have shared another one called “Prepared To Forget.” “Prepared To […]
We’ve Got A File On You: Marshall Crenshaw
Adding The Diane Warren-Penned “Some Hearts” To Good Evening (1989) How did Diane Warren’s “Some Hearts” – originally written for Belinda Carlisle, later covered by Carrie Underwood – manage to make it onto Good Evening? CRENSHAW: Let me see, that was my last album for Warner Brothers. That album, to me, illustrates just what a […]
Nickel Creek – “Holding Pattern”
Next month, the reunited bluegrass/folk trio Nickel Creek will release Celebrants, their first new album in nine years. We’ve already posted lead single “Strangers,” and now Nickel Creek have also shared the new song “Holding Pattern.” “Holding Pattern” is a hushed, delicate ballad built around layered harmonies and acoustic guitar. All three members of Nickel […]
Haircut 100 Cover Harry Styles’ “As It Was”
British new wavers Haircut 100 are launching their latest reunion this year, and one way they’re grabbing the public’s attention is by covering last year’s biggest pop hit. That’d be “As It Was,” the A-ha-esque ditty from their fellow UK artist Harry Styles, which spent 10 weeks at #1 in the UK and a record-sniffing […]
Botch Announce 2023 Reunion Tour
Last year, the mathy metallic hardcore heroes Botch released their first song in 20 years, which inspired hosannas from our Black Market columnists. Then, a couple months later, they played their first show in 20 years. They have reissues on the way, and more gigs are scheduled for this month, including one in their Tacoma […]