The storied independent label Jagjaguwar is celebrating its 25th anniversary all year with a series of albums called Jag Quarterly. The first, Dilate Your Heart, featured poet Ross Gay’s spoken word over music from the likes of Bon Iver and Mary Lattimore. The second, This Is A Mindfulness Drill, was a full-length reimagining of Richard […]
Bachelor – “I See It Now”
A couple months ago, Jay Som’s Melina Duterte and Palehound’s Ellen Kempner released a collaborative album together, Doomin’ Sun, under the name Bachelor. Today, they’re back with a one-off single called “I See It Now,” a sticky and pinched sing-song tinged with bitterness. Its ending lines: “And when you guys fuck, do you lay and […]
Meek Mill – “Blue Notes II” (Feat. Lil Uzi Vert)
If it weren’t for one Will Smith, Meek Mill and Lil Uzi Vert would probably be the two biggest rappers in the entire history of Philadelphia. Meek and Uzi have teamed up on songs a few times over the years, but they haven’t had a big marquee collaboration until now. Today, Meek released his new […]
Portrayal Of Guilt – “Possession”
Portrayal Of Guilt kicked off the year with the Album Of The Week-worthy We Are Always Alone, which is also one of the best albums of 2021 so far. Just a couple weeks ago, they teamed up with Chat Pile for an ugly, ferocious split 7″, and now they’re back with news of another new […]
Mr Twin Sister – “Polvo”
When Mr Twin Sister first emerged, they were a whole lot more dance-friendly than most of their lo-fi Brooklyn indie-pop peers. But now, it looks like Mr Twin Sister are turning a corner into full-on club music, and it suits them. Earlier this year, the band returned with two new songs, “Diary” and “Expressions,” that […]
Wet – “Clementine”
The perennially enjoyable pop-R&B band Wet have been building to the release of their third album, Letter Blue. It’s their first release since parting ways with Columbia and linking with the indie label AWAL, and it marks the return of original member Marty Sulkow. Today, following the glassy and emotive early tracks “On Your Side” […]
The Psychedelic Furs – “Evergreen”
Last year, the Psychedelic Furs, the ace brooders who ruled modern-rock radio in the late ’80s, returned with Made Of Rain, their first new album since 1991. It appears that they’re not done yet. This morning, with the band’s long-delayed US tour finally set to start in a couple of weeks, the Furs have come […]
Damon Albarn – “Particles”
Damon Albarn is in the middle of a long rollout for his new solo album The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows. He’s thus far shared the title track and “Polaris,” and he interrupted the proceedings last week with a new three-song Gorillaz EP. Today he’s back to releasing solo music with a […]
Sting – “If It’s Love”
Sting has more money than God; his great grandkids are presumably going to be set for life just on the royalties from Puff Daddy’s “I’ll Be Missing You” alone. So if Sting comes out with a new record, you can rest assured that he actually wants to come out with a new record. Today, Sting […]
Video: DaBaby “Essence” Freestyle
Not letting up off the gas, DaBaby is back with another freestyle and its video. Following last week’s “Whole Lotta Money” freestyle and a meeting with HIV organizations, the Billion Dollar Baby brings his fiery flow over WizKid and Tems’ “Essence”. The video trails the rapper on dad duty, flying in his private jet, hitting […]