“Canaries” is the guitar-pounding new single by Los Angeles-based post-punk band, Cuffed Up, led by their Fender-slinging vocalist, Sapphire Jewell. The music video, which she directed, is grainy and off-kilter — just like the song. “The nature of the beast, you choose to say the least,” Jewell sings tremulously over the crooked chaos provided by […]
Hear Kurt Vile and the Violators' Fuzzed Up Velvet Underground Cover | SPIN
In an early glimpse at a forthcoming Velvet Underground tribute album, indie rockers Kurt Vile and the Violators released their souped-up rendition of “Run Run Run,” the 1967 song Lou Reed penned on the back of a napkin. The song is a personal favorite of Vile’s, who mimicked Reed’s needling guitar solo in the song […]
Video: Styles P “Hit Different” | Rap Radar
Back at it as usual. Styles P is a whole new level in the latest video off his recent Ghosting album. In the sci-fi clip, which features vintage moments in sports, Pinero mans a spaceship and illuminates on a CGI set while spitting prolific bars over a saxophone-dripped beat. It’s just different.
Tinashe “Bounce” | Rap Radar
Bounce with me. After taking it to “Pasadena” with Buddy, Tinashe makes it bounce in the complimentary video to her new single. In the choreographic clip, Tinashe sings good vibes for a fun-filled occasion at a dance studio while letting the hips whine and the ass drop on the trampoline.
Video: O.T. Genasis “What Is Your Name” | Rap Radar
Welcome to L.A. O.T. Genasis is your tour guide in the music video to his new single, “What Is Your Name”. Directed by Coco, O.T. takes a group of out of towners on a tour bus ride through Los Angeles and turns the ride into a party bus. Enjoy your visit.
Dark Lo, V Don “100 Proof”
100. Dark Lo lives strictly “100 Proof” on his new track produced by V Don. Over V Don’s cinematic keys, the Philly rapper details his street ethics, legal issues, and loyalty among his crew. The track follows “Clean Run” and are both off their upcoming Charlie Pope project dropping July 23.
The Wild Feathers Share New Single, Announce 'Alvarado'
The Wild Feathers are back. After releasing an odds-and-ends compilation last year, the quartet have a new album on the way. Titled Alvarado, the record is out on Oct. 8 through New West Records. Today, they’ve shared a foot-tappin’ new tune in the form of “Ain’t Lookin.” “We’ve always written and demoed new songs in […]
Video: Dave East, Millyz “Trafficking Bizziness” | Rap Radar
Bizzness as usual. Dave East and Millyz’ still taking South America in their Pablo & Blanco EP’s new video. Directed by Dom Bruno, the two kicked it at a lush pad in Colombia with a bevy of females and drinks while detailing their traveling connects.
SPIN Presents Lipps Service With Guest Danny Clinch | SPIN
On this week’s episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service, host Scott Lipps caught up with legendary photographer/director Danny Clinch. In their conversation, the two discussed Clinch’s beginnings as a photographer (which included smuggling cameras into shows), his history with this publication and how the New Jersey native got to work with the Garden State’s favorite son: none other […]
Lil Tecca, Amine “Gametime” | Rap Radar
Game on, bitches! Lil Tecca steps into the video game world in his new video. The track features Amine and is off the Space Jam: A New Legacy soundtrack. Accompanied by scenes from the film, Lil Tecca drifts off and and teams up with LeBron James where they battle robotic villains in a futuristic setting.