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, […]
Jeff Rosenstock Playing “Potentially Infinite Shows” In Brooklyn This Summer
Jeff Rosenstock and his band are headed to Brooklyn this summer. They’ll be playing at the Greenpoint venue Warsaw on August 21, and they might be playing there forever — if you let them. Rosenstock has announced that he’ll play “potentially infinite shows” at the venue. “If a show sells out we do another one,” […]
Linkin Park Are Indeed Considering A Reunion Tour With A Female Singer
Last month Orgy singer Jay Gordon claimed that Linkin Park will be regrouping with a female singer in place of the late Chester Bennington. He soon backtracked after his comments went viral. Today, however, Billboard reports that such a reunion may indeed be happening. Booking agency WME is apparently taking offers for a potential Linkin […]
Hear Two New Amy Aileen Wood Tracks Featuring Fiona Apple On Vocals
Amy Aileen Wood has been Fiona Apple’s touring drummer since 2012. The LA musician drummed on, engineered, and co-produced Apple’s 2020 opus Fetch The Bolt Cutters, and this Friday she’s releasing her debut solo album entitled The Heartening. Three tracks are out now, two of which feature vocals from Apple. As per Brooklyn Vegan, the […]
Arab Strap – “You’re Not There”
Next week, Arab Strap are releasing a new album called I’m totally fine with it 👍 don’t give a fuck anymore 👍. They’ve shared “Strawberry Moon,” “Allatonceness,” and “Bliss” from it already, and today the Scottish crew are back with one last single, “You’re Not There,” which comes with a lyric video that illustrates the […]