Claire Cronin is releasing her new album, Bloodless, next week. She’s shared the title track and “No Forcefield” from it already, and today she’s back with one more single, “Feel This,” a sparse and haunting lull that Cronin describes as “the most vulnerable song on the record.” “It’s about longing to transcend myself and get […]
Franz Ferdinand – “Billy Goodbye”
Franz Ferdinand might be down an original drummer, but don’t count them out just yet. The aughts-rockers have announced a greatest hits collection titled Hits To The Head, which is set to arrive next spring. In tandem with the announcement, Franz Ferdinand has shared a new single and video: “Billy Goodbye.” In addition to “Billy […]
Steve Gunn – “Dust Filled Room” (Bill Fay Cover)
The British folk musician Bill Fay released two cultishly beloved albums in the early ’70s, and then he went about 40 years without releasing anything. Fay returned with his LP Life Is People in 2012, and he’s been fairly active since then. Last year, for instance, Fay released an LP called Countless Branches. Now, Dead […]
Spiritualized – “Always Together With You”
Spiritualized have announced a new album, Everything Was Beautiful, the follow-up to 2018’s Album Of The Week-worthy And Nothing Hurt. It will be released on February 25. Project leader J Spaceman recorded it in 11 different studios and, in addition to playing a lot of the instruments himself, also recruited a ton of collaborators and […]
Squid – “America!” (Bill Callahan Cover)
Back in May, UK/Ireland guitar band Squid released their debut LP, Bright Green Field. Now, as they prepare to embark on a US tour, Squid has shared a cover of Bill Callahan’s “America!” from the decade-old Apocalypse. “Earlier in the year we went to Otterhead Studios in the midlands to do some recording as we […]
Video: T-Pain “I’m Cool With That”
T-Pain ain’t worried about nothing on his brand new single, “I’m Cool With That”, a track in which he made from scratch using Twitch. In the accompanying video, he carefreely plays along to the foul ways of his girlfriend, who is depicted as a life-sized doll. He gets his freak nasty on with her in […]
Joell Ortiz “In My Feelings”
Yaowa! Joell Ortiz unleashes some audio venting on his new single, “In My Feelings”. Over The Heatmakerz’ production, the Brooklyn rapper takes a moment to reflect on his past and his desire for the next chapters in life. “In My Feelings” follows his previous drop “OG” and are off his upcoming album, Autograph dropping November […]
Your Old Droog “Yuri”
Krutoy at his pinnacle. Your Old Droog stays winning on his latest recording, “Yuri”. Dubbed after famed Soviet cosmonaut, the Ukraine-born and Brooklyn-raised MC dabbles in fame and celebrates his roots over a spacey beat by Nicholas Craven. “Yuri” follows Droog’s previous release “Blue Hawaiian” featuring Tha God Fahim, “Neon Spaceships“, and his Time album.
Lupe Fiasco “Not A Costume”
Happy Halloween. Lupe Fiasco comes in the clutch for the holiday with a new freestyle. Utilizing JAY-Z’s “Hovi Baby” instrumental, Lupe kicks off his verse with a nod to Jiggaman’s Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction, followed by his take on the world’s current state of affairs and the Coronavirus controversy surrounding vaccinations.
Weakened Friends – “Tunnels”
Next month, Portland, Maine indie-rock crew Weakened Friends will release sophomore LP Quitter. So far, we’ve heard the title track, and now the band’s back with another new single, “Tunnels.” “‘Tunnels’ is a portrait of the paranoid spiral that follows when you’re hurt by someone you’ve let get close to you, complete with self-deprecation and […]