The Doors’ 1971 album L.A. Woman turned 50 years old in April. And to commemorate the occasion, Rhino is releasing a 3-CD/1-LP 50th anniversary deluxe edition featuring the original album newly remastered by the Doors’ longtime engineer and mixer Bruce Botnick, two bonus discs of unreleased studio outtakes, and the stereo mix of the original […]
Rock-N-Roll Legend Robby Vee Surprises Fans With Two New Singles “Good Morning” and “A Forever Kind Of Love”
A prominent artist in the music industry, Robby Vee dropped two new singles titled “Good Morning” and “A Forever Kind Of Love,” providing his listeners with yet another opportunity to vibe to his legendary music. Named after his father Bobby Vee, the icon of the genre, Robby Vee constantly keeps his audience entertained and excited […]
Andy Shauf – “Spanish On The Beach”
Last year, Andy Shauf released his most recent album, The Neon Skyline. (We named it one of the best of 2020.) Now, Shauf’s finally about to hit the road and play these songs live, and ahead of kicking his tour off he’s shared a new single. Shauf’s latest is called “Spanish On The Beach.” As […]
Spencer Krug – “Red Dress” (Jad Fair Cover) & Okay Kaya – Nightswimming (R.E.M. Cover)
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 […]