Right now, Baltimore’s End It are one of the most exciting bands in all of hardcore. They play blisteringly fast, muscular, anthemic tracks that work as delivery systems for the giddy rants of larger-than-life frontman Akil Godsey. Godsey is straight-up insanely fun to watch. This past weekend, I saw End It play Richmond’s Big Takeover […]
For Your Health – “Disarmament” & awakebutstillinbed – “Ride”
Two of Stereogum’s Bands To Watch from recent years, the San Jose emo band awakebutstillinbed and the Columbus screamo unit For Your Health, are teaming up for a split EP called hymns for the scorned. It’s dropping next month, but today one song from each act is out there for your consumption. I recommend consuming […]
Irreal – “Desorden,” “Prensa Maldita,” & “Era Electrónica”
Here’s something confusing: Irreal, the punk band from Barcelona, has nothing to do with Canal Irreal, the punk band from Chicago led by Martin Sorrondeguy of Los Crudos and Limp Wrist. Both bands make punk rock and sing in Spanish — “Irreal” is Spanish for “unreal” — but the Barcelona Irreal sound a whole lot […]
Independent Artist Alice The G00N Releases Magical Debut Single Titled “Who Do You Love?”
Multi-talented singer and songwriter Alice The G00N drops her debut song called “Who Do You Love?” and it’s an exhilarating song with some of the most beautifully uttered vocals that directly touch the listener’s heart. There is no right or wrong way to create music and Alice The G00N extends on that theory with a […]
Woodii Creates An EDM Dream “In My Sleep”
Expect the unexpected from the talented artist who calls himself Woodii—the rising EDM star drops “In My Sleep” with tens of thousands of streams and counting. As an art piece, “In My Sleep” immediately draws the listener in, and whether you are a fan of dance music or not so much, you are guaranteed to […]
Video: Rico Nasty “Intrusive”
No budget, no fucks. Rico Nasty brings her “Intrusive” energy to her new single. Directed by Marco Alexander, the unexpected video finds Rico glammed up from a dressing room before wrecking havoc through the streets and terrorizing a bodega. “Intrusive” is Rico’s first solo record of the year and follows “Vaderz” featuring BKTheRula and her […]
Video: Dreamville, Lute “Like Wine”
Crank that bitch up! Lute’s got a flow like wine and puts it on full display in his new music video, “Like Wine”. Shot by 12vy, the Dreamville rapper delivers his confident rhymes while cruising in his red old school BMW and on various sets including a red backdrop and a car shop. The Cedric […]
DJ Muggs Ft. Method Man, Slick Rick “Metropolis”
The Soul Assassins are back. DJ Muggs is running the city with Method Man and Slick Rick on “Metropolis”, the first single off his upcoming Soul Assassins 3. Over the legendary producer’s eerie beat, Meth sets off the track with a blazing verse, while Slick Rick follows suit with his mellow flow.
J Stone Ft. Mozzy “Flowers Now”
All money in, no money out. J Stone wants his “Flowers Now” on his new collaboration featuring Mozzy. From L.A. to the Bay, the All Money In and CMG rappers detail the significances of giving one their respect while they’re here. The track is off J Stone’s upcoming The Definition Of Sacrifice, which arrives June […]
Goon – “Angelnumber 1210”
It’s been less than a month since Goon released their 24-hours-only benefit covers EP. Now the LA indie band is back with news of a proper new album called Hour Of Green Evening coming this summer. Alex Fischel of Spoon plays piano and keyboards on it. If I’m reading the bio right, it seems to […]