The Washington, DC death metal band Genocide Pact has a deep, ugly, disgusting sound with more than a bit of hardcore in its cavernous roil. (Members of the band have played in groups like Red Death, Protester, Disciples Of Christ, and Witchtrial.) Today, Genocide Pact have announced plans to follow their 2018 album Order Of […]
Silverbacks – “Archive Material”
Last year, the Irish Band To Watch Silverbacks released their debut album Fad. Not being able to tour, they found themselves at home, processing the pandemic like the rest of us — and, ultimately, writing a second album. That sophomore outing is called Archive Material, and it’ll be out in January. Once more, the group […]
The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die – “Trouble”
Nu-emo monarchs and word-count devourers The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die are about to return with Illusory Walls, their first new album since 2017. They’ve already shared the early tracks “Invading The World Of The Guilty As A Spirit Of Vengeance” and “Queen Sophie For President.” Now, […]
Stream Green Ova Undergrounds’ New Album Shady Bambino 2
A decade ago, cloud-rap sounded like the future. It sort of was. The misty, murky underground rap sound became an internet sensation in the late ’00s and early ’10s, and it helped lead artists like A$AP Rocky and Clams Casino to fame. But Oakland’s Green Ova Undergrounds crew — Main Attrakionz, Shady Blaze, Dope G, […]
Mitski – “Working For The Knife”
Mitski has released a new song, “Working For The Knife,” her first proper single since 2018’s Be The Cowboy, minus a soundtrack contribution and a comic book score along the way. She’s also announced an extensive run of tour dates scheduled for next year. “Working For The Knife” was co-produced by Mitski and Patrick Hyland, […]
Julia Shapiro – “Wrong Time”
Chastity Belt’s Julia Shapiro is currently readying her sophomore effort, Zorked, which follows 2019’s Perfect Version. So far, she’s shared “Come With Me” and the droning “Death (XIII).” Now, Shapiro’s got another Zorked track, the shoegazey “Wrong Time,” which also comes with a dreamy, grainy video that looks a little like something out of a […]
Video: Wale Ft. J.Cole “Poke It Out”
Hey ladies. Wale’s has officially announced his Folarin 2 for an October 22 release and reunites with J.Cole for the album’s latest single. Over an electrifying flip of Q-Tip’s “Vivrant Thing” by Cool & Dre, Folarin works his charm with his slick pick-up lines, while Cole follows with his flirtatious wordplay. In accompanying clip, the […]
Video: Various Artists “Madden 22 Soundtrack”
Stadium status. An elite group of Hip Hop’s top players hit their home turf in the compilation video off the In support of the Madden 22 soundtrack. From L.A.’s SoFi Stadium to Atlanta’s Mercedes Benz Stadium, Swae Lee, MoneyBagg Yo, JID, Tierra Whack, Morray, 42 Dugg, BRS Kash, Sally Sossa, and YSB Trilll, rep their […]
Arca Teams Up With Sia on 'Born Yesterday' –
Arca dropped the first single “Born Yesterday” featuring Sia off her forthcoming follow-up to her Grammy-nominated record KiCk i. KICK ii is out December 3 via XL Recordings. Born Alejandra Ghersi Rodriguez, Arca is alien-bikini-clad as she sways and dances in a dark room. The electro beats hitting along with Arca and Sia’s pop-struck harmonies […]
SPIN Presents Lipps Service With Nathan Willett From Cold War Kids
On this week’s episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service, host Scott Lipps spoke with Cold War Kids singer Nathan Willett. The Long Beach natives have a new album out now and Lipps spoke with Willett about New Age Norms 3, how Cold War Kids had to pivot during the pandemic, and how they managed to […]