Acclaimed German composer Nils Frahm announced his Music For Animals album in June by releasing lead single “Right Right Right.” Over the summer he dropped “Lemon Day,” and today he’s got another electronic ambient instrumental on deck. “Briefly” is the kind of thoughtful and dramatic instrumental music I’d expect to soundtrack some gritty detective work […]
Stream Aussie Jangle-Rockers Peace Ritual’s Excellent Self-Titled Debut EP
Earlier this year, the Australian duo Peace Ritual came along and pretty much knocked me over with their single “Tears Of Joy.” Joel Martorana and Thomas Elliott, the two members of Peace Ritual, come from the Australian DIY punk scene, and they intended to start the group as a hardcore band. Instead, they ended up […]
Stream The Homeless Gospel Choir’s New Surprise Album Fourth Dimension Intervention
Pittsburgh rockers the Homeless Gospel Choir have surprise-released a whole new LP into the world. Fourth Dimension Intervention is the first Homeless Gospel Choir album to feature all five members and the first to be released on Don Giovanni. It splits the difference between snotty punk and heartland classic rock, with Derek Zanetti’s nasal narration […]
Pure Bathing Culture – “Nightswimming” (R.E.M. Cover)
We haven’t heard too much from ethereal dream-poppers Pure Bathing Culture since they covered the Blue Nile’s 1989 album Hats in 2020. Also in 2020 Portland’s Sarah Versprille and Daniel Hindman released an EP, Carrido. Well, today they’re back. For Bandcamp Friday, Pure Bathing Culture are sharing a diaphanous cover of R.E.M.’s Automatic For The […]
Cold Cave – “Godstar” (Psychic TV Cover)
Gothed-out synth-punkers Cold Cave seem to operate on their own timetable. We won’t hear from them for years, and then they’ll suddenly pop up with a bunch of new bangers. They seem to be entirely done with releasing full-length albums — it’s been more than a decade since Cherish The Light Years — but their […]
TOBACCO – “Bitch Ass Moon”
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from the psychedelic Pittsburgh experimentalists Black Moth Super Rainbow, but leader Tom Fec’s solo project TOBACCO still appears to be going strong. Last year, TOBACCO released the album Fucked Up Friends 3, the latest installment in a long-running series. Today, TOBACCO has also dropped a new track with […]
Video: EST Gee “Hell”
Aww hell. Hot off his collaboration with Yella Beezy, EST Gee releases his new record and video, “Hell”, the follow up to his previous “Love Is Blind“. Courtesy of Diesel Films, the CMG rapper ups the auto-tune for his street-oriented raps while conducting business with the triads that involves a suitcase full of money.
Video: Dave East “Gangsta”
Gangsta gangsta. Dave East thugs it out on his latest release, Gangsta”. In the accompanying music video, the Harlem rapper delivers his gritty raps at a bodega, in the streets, and inside a clothing shop full of photos of the game’s fallen soldiers. R.I.P.
Cam’Ron, A-Trak “All I Really Wanted”
Killa! Cam’Ron and produce A-Trak unite on their new single “All I Really Wanted”. Anchored by a soul sample by A-Trak, Beautiful Lou and G Koop, Cam reflects on his early days coming up and hustling his way to the top. “All I Really Wanted is off Cam’Ron and A-Trak’s upcoming and collaborative album, U […]
NLE Choppa “Little Miss”
Excuse me, Miss. NLE Choppa narrates a ghetto love story in his new single, “Little Miss”. Co-produced by DiorMade, Manzz, Sspiketrap, the Memphis rapper tones it down for the ladies and praises his woman. The track arrives off the heels of his previous “In The UK” and his “Push It” video featuring Young Thug.