Standing tall as they ever did. Hip Hop legends Cypress Hill fulfill their destiny on their new single, “Crossroads”. Over DJ Muggs’ boom-bap drums and pianos, B-Real flourishes through difficulties throughout, as he raps, “Never gamble with ya life / When the odds are against you / But if you been thru what we’ve been […]
Let’s Eat Grandma – “Give Me A Reason”
In April, Let’s Eat Grandma released a new album, Two Ribbons. Included with the physical deluxe edition of it was a 7″ featuring a track called “Give Me A Reason.” That song has now been officially released. “Back in Autumn 2019 we went to Sheringham on the Norfolk coast and stayed in an Airbnb together, […]
Snapped Ankles – “The Fish Needs A Bike” (Blurt Cover)
We last checked in on London’s Snapped Ankles back in February when they released their single “Barbecue In Brazil.” Today they’re back with a cover of “The Fish Needs A Bike,” a skronking and propulsive 1979 track from their English post-punk forefathers Blurt. On Bandcamp, Snapped Ankles write, “Blurt are a big deal back in […]
Paramore – “This Is Why”
We’ve been tracking Paramore’s long-awaited return for what feels like ages. Last we heard, the emo-pop-punk giants had shared a cryptic album launch schedule on their website and talked about how much their new record would be influenced by Bloc Party. Plus, they’re going on tour starting next month. Now, Zac Farro, Hayley Williams, and […]
JJUUJJUU – “Daisy Chain”
JJUUJJUU is the Los Angeles project headed up by Phil Pirrone — founder of Desert Daze, the California festival that takes place this weekend. They haven’t released any music since their 2018 full-length Zionic Mud, but today they’re back with “Daisy Chain,” their first new song in four years. “We recorded two albums during the […]
Caitlin Rose – “Nobody’s Sweetheart”
Last month, Caitlin Rose announced her first new album in almost a decade, CAZIMI, with the lead single “Black Obsidian.” Today, the Nashville musician is back with another song from it, “Nobody’s Sweetheart.” “For a long time I was doing a little series on Instagram where I would punchline all of the old sheet music […]
Stream Nick Cave & Warren Ellis’ Score For The New Movie Blonde
Blonde, the film based on the Joyce Carol Oates book that was inspired by the life of Marilyn Monroe, hits Netflix today. The reviews are mixed (and controversial!), but it seems agreed upon that the score is pretty good. That score was done by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, the frequent collaborators who have carved […]
Archers Of Loaf – “Aimee”
North Carolina indie-rock OGs Archers Of Loaf are nearing the release of their first album in 24 years, Reason In Decline. The album drops about three weeks from now, and today we get to hear one of its quietest, prettiest songs. “Aimee” is not a Pure Prairie League cover. That song is called “Amie.” This […]
Lucy Dacus – “Home Again” & “It’s Too Late” (Carole King Covers)
In addition to touring last year’s Home Video (one of Stereogum’s Best Albums Of 2021), cover-song queen Lucy Dacus has spent the last few months putting her own spin on classics like Cher’s “Believe” and the National’s “Bloodbuzz Ohio.” Now, Dacus has released two Carole King covers as part of Third Man Records’ Carole King […]
Johanna Warren – “Tooth For A Tooth”
Next week, the Florida-born and LA-based singer and songwriter Joanna Warren will release her new album Johanna Warren will release her excellently titled new LP Lessons For Mutants. We’ve already posted that album’s two early singles, “I’d Be Orange” and “Piscean Lover.” Today Warren has given us a third. Johanna Warren’s latest is a soft, […]