In 2021, Arooj Aftab’s released her third studio album, Vulture Prince, whose track “Mohabbat” won a Grammy for the Best Global Music Performance. Last year, the Pakistani artist teamed up with jazz pianist Vijay Iyer and multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily for a collaborative project entitled Love In Exile. Today, she’s announcing her new LP Night Reign. […]
Hana Vu – “22”
I don’t know about you, but Hana Vu’s got a new song called “22,” and everything will be all right if you keep it next to yoouuu. Look. What do you want from me? There’s a new Taylor Swift album coming out in two days, and I’m going to have to review it right away […]
The Worst College Stadiums In The U.S
For many, college football is a sacred experience. Sitting in the stands, cheering for your team, storming the field when you win the big rivalry game… these moments are special, and they all start in the stadium stands. Not every stadium is made with the fan experience in mind, though. From the lack of upgrades […]
Rinse – “Kiss Me (Kill Me)” (Feat. Hatchie)
Joe Agius, the Australian musician who records under the name Rinse, happens to be married to Harriette Pilbeam, the indie-pop star known as Hatchie. Rinse and Hatchie have worked together a bunch over the years, and Hatchie has appeared on some of Rinse’s past singles, like 2020’s “Back Into Your Arms” and “Does It Feel […]
Been Stellar – “Sweet”
Been Stellar just wrapped up a tour in Europe with the 1975 and they’re getting ready to release their debut album Scream From New York, NY. So far we’ve heard “Passing Judgment” and “All In One,” and today the indie rock five-piece is releasing the cathartic single “Sweet.” “We were all intrigued by the simplicity […]
Backxwash – “Wake Up”
The fiery and uncompromising Montreal rapper and producer Backxwash won the Polaris Prize a few years ago — a rare feat for a DIY artist who makes challenging music — and she released her most recent album His Happiness Shall Come First Even Though We Are Suffering in 2022. Today, she’s back with the new […]
Jake Xerxes Fussell – “Going To Georgia”
In 2022, Jake Xerxes Fussell released his fourth album, Good And Green Again. Today, the folk musician is announcing its follow-up, When I’m Called, along with his signing to Fat Possum. The sprawling “Going To Georgia,” which closes out the LP, is out now. “I learned the traditional song ‘Going To Georgia’ from a few […]
Pale Saints Guitarist Graeme Naysmith Dead At 57
Graeme Naysmith, best known as the guitarist for Leeds indie greats Pale Saints, has died. A Facebook post this week from Naysmith’s more recent project the X-Ray Eyes announced that he passed away on April 4. “We’re devastated to say that our guitarist and friend Jock (Graeme) Naysmith died recently. He was a great guitar […]
Chief Keef & Mike WiLL Made-It Release ‘DAMN SHORTY’ Video Feat. Sexyy Red — Watch
Chicago OG Chief Keef and Mike WiLL Made-It put out their Dirty Nachos album a month ago and it seems like fans have been bumping and enjoying it. You can stream it here. One of the two features on there is Sexyy Red on ‘DAMN SHORTY’ and this afternoon, the trio have linked back up […]
Pillow Queens – “Heavy Pour”
This Friday, Pillow Queens will release their third album Name Your Sorrow. So far, we’ve heard “Suffer,” “Gone,” and “Like A Lesson,” and today the Irish rock four-piece is offering one final taste with the new single “Heavy Pour.” “It feels like a bit of a bizarre journey or a fever dream,” lead guitarist and […]