Of my 10 tattoos, I would only describe one as truly bad. It’s a smudged collection of lines that (sort of) make up the image of a human figure crying into its hand. It sits on the right side of my ribcage, which, at 19 years old, I learned the hard way is a painful […]
Kevin Abstract – “Tennessee” (Feat. Lil Nas X)
During the second weekend of Coachella, Lil Nas X joined Kevin Abstract on stage and the pair debuted a collaboration called “Tennessee.” Today, they’re officially releasing that track. “Tennessee” is produced by Kevin Abstract, Romil, Quadeca, and Devstacks. It’s the Brockhampton member’s first material since last year’s Blanket, which was his pivot to indie rock. […]
Miranda Lambert – “Wranglers”
After finishing her 48-date Las Vegas residency, Miranda Lambert surprised Stagecoach concertgoers by joining Reba McEntire on stage and debuting a new song called “Wranglers.” Today, the country musician is announcing her signing to Republic Records and releasing “Wranglers.” “‘Wranglers’ is a tale of a woman taking her power back,” she said in a statement. […]
Why Bonnie – “Dotted Line”
Why Bonnie’s last material was last year’s “Apple Tree,” which followed their 2022 album 90 In November. That LP landed them on our list of Best New Bands of that year, and today the project of New York’s Blair Howerton is back with “Dotted Line” and the announcement of their signing to Fire Talk. “Dotted […]
Premature Evaluation: Amen Dunes Death Jokes
In a 1905 essay titled “Street Music,” Virginia Woolf mused on how oppressive societal norms suffocate the human need for self-expression and deprive us of life’s natural rhythms. In railing against the common disdain for street musicians, she wrote, “We have trained ourselves to such perfection of civilisation that expression of any kind has something […]
Margaux – “Picture It”
Last month, Margaux announced her debut album Inside The Marble. So far we’ve heard “DNA” and “I Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way,” and today the Brooklyn singer-songwriter is releasing “Picture It.” “After graduating in 2021 I was having some deep dread about what the future might look like,” she said in a statement. She […]
Unto Others – “Butterfly”
In 2021, Unto Others — formerly known as Idle Hands — shared their sophomore album Strength. The Portland goth metal band is back today with a new song called “Butterfly.” According to the band, “Butterfly” is about “the choices we make everyday, do we create or destroy, do we lift up or put down. Do […]
Watch Nicki Minaj Bring Out Cyndi Lauper In Brooklyn
Nicki Minaj’s Brooklyn shows at Barclays Center this week have been filled with guest stars, including an appearance from her fellow former Lil Wayne protégé Drake. (I miss the YMCMB era, how about you?) The fun continued Wednesday with none other than Cyndi Lauper. Though not as much as with the Drake cameo, Minaj has […]
Caroline Polachek – “Starburned And Unkissed”
Earlier this year, A24 announced the soundtrack to Jane Schoenbrun’s new film I Saw The TV Glow. It features Sloppy Jane (featuring Phoebe Bridgers), Drab Majesty, King Woman, Yeule, Florist, and more, plus a score by Alex G. Today, Caroline Polachek is sharing her track for the movie, “Starburned And Unkissed,” which she co-produced with […]
City Of Caterpillar – “In The Tall Grass”
In their first incarnation, the Richmond post-hardcore explorers City Of Caterpillar were only around for a few years, from 2000 to 2003, and they only released one album. Still, City Of Caterpillar, along with fellow Virginia bands like Pageninetynine and Majority Rule, helped define the sound known as screamo. City Of Caterpillar reunited in 2016, […]