Elvis Costello and his band the Imposters are releasing a new album called The Boy Named If in exactly one week. “The full title of this record is ‘The Boy Named If (And Other Children’s Stories),’” Costello explains. “‘IF’ is a nickname for your imaginary friend; your secret self, the one who knows everything you […]
Stream The Weeknd’s New Album Dawn FM
The Weeknd has released a new album, Dawn FM, the follow-up to 2020’s blockbuster After Hours. He formally announced it earlier this week, though Abel Tesfaye has been talking it up for a few months now, and it was preceded by the single “Take My Breath.” Dawn FM has 16 tracks and boasts contributions from […]
Jake Xerxes Fussell – “Rolling Mills Are Burning Down”
In a couple of weeks, folk singer/songwriter Jake Xerxes Fussell will release new LP Good And Green Again. We’ve gotten a few tastes of it via singles like “Love Farewell,” “Breast Of Glass,” and “Frolic,” and now Fussell is back with another single, “Rolling Mills Are Burning Down.” Featuring producer James Elkington on piano, “Rolling […]
Restorations – “Radio Free Europe” (R.E.M. Cover)
Every issue of Matthew Rosenberg and Tyler Boss’ post-apocalyptic coming-of-age comic book series What’s The Furthest Place From Here? comes with a split 7″ featuring artists like Jawbreaker’s Blake Schwarzenbach, Joyce Manor, Screaming Females, and Worriers. And the third issue, out next month, features Nothing covering Big Star and Restorations covering R.E.M. The former hasn’t […]
The Body & OAA – “Barren Of Joy”
Heavy music duo the Body have a long list of collaborations to their name, teaming up with kindred spirits like Thou, Full Of Hell, Uniform, and most recently BIG|BRAVE for full-length joint albums. And now they’ve announced another one, Enemy Of Love, which they recorded with producer OAA (aka AJ Wilson). Lead single “Barren Of […]
Video: Nino Man “Never Had A Lot”
Nino’s got a whole lot in his new video. Under the direction of Benji Films, the So Raspy’s Nino Man reflects from rags to riches in the comfort of his home. There, the Harlem rapper records the track in his living room with the company of his voluptuous lady, snacks, video games, smoke, and Belaire. […]
Video: Tobe Nwigwe “Passing Through”
Happy Sunday. Tobe Nwigwe kicks off the year with his Get Twisted Sunday drop with his new single, “Passing Through”. Promoting his Mint Clothing, NFT, and Benz Collection, the Houston native sings the importance of one’s legacy in the presence of his family and choir. Produced by himself and LaNell Grant, Tobe is also credited […]
Craig Wedren & Anna Waronker Share Yellowjackets Theme Song “No Return”
One of the best shows on TV right now is Showtime’s Yellowjackets, which tells the story of a girls’ high school soccer team marooned in the wilderness after a plane crash. The series is funny and eerie and gross, and it veers in all sorts of unexpected directions. It’s also totally immersed in the music […]
Stream Burial’s Ghostly New ANTIDAWN EP
Officially, there are only two Burial albums: 2006’s self-titled and 2007’s landscape-altering Untrue. Since then, William Bevan has released music in fits and starts, via singles and EPs. In 2019, many of those were combined into the compilation Tunes 2011-2019, which in some sense functioned as a third Burial LP. And now he’s back with […]
SASAMI – “Say It”
At the end of October, Sasami announced her new album Squeeze. At the time, she also shared two new songs, “The Greatest” and “Skin A Rat.” (The latter ranked amongst our favorites that week.) Today, Sasami’s back with another new one. The latest preview of Squeeze arrives in the form of “Say It.” “”Say It’ […]