Oct 19, 2021 Web Exclusive By Andy Von Pip Bleach Lab’s decision to work with iconic producer Stephen Street to produce their second EP, Nothing Feels Real, has certainly paid off as the band expand their already shimmering cinematic sound to reach dizzying new heights of sonic grandeur. Their debut EP, A Calm Sense of […]
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Duran Duran Share Celebrity Lookalike-Filled Video for “ANNIVERSARY”
Oct 19, 2021 By Joey Arnone Photography by John Swannell Duran Duran have shared a video for their song “ANNIVERSARY.” The video features a pantheon of celebrity lookalikes traipsing around the historic Belvoir Castle in Grantham, U.K, and it was directed by BAFTA-winning artist Alison Jackson. Their forthcoming 15th studio album, FUTURE PAST, will be […]
Love for Sale
Oct 19, 2021 Web Exclusive By Austin Saalman Two of the greatest and most influential vocalists of their respective generations, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga produce a wealth of richly sentimental, celestial sounds, existing comfortably both in the past from which they derive and the present in which they were recorded. On their second and […]
Parquet Courts Share Video for New Song “Homo Sapien”
Oct 19, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Marisa Gesualdi Parquet Courts are releasing a new album, Sympathy for Life, this Friday via Rough Trade. Now they have shared its next single, “Homo Sapien,” via a video for it. Marisa Gesualdi directed the video. Watch it below. Tomorrow (October 20) the band will present Feel […]
Premiere: Hush Kids (Jill Andrews and Peter Groenwald) Share Video for “Weatherman”
Oct 19, 2021 By Caleb Campbell Photography by Nathan Zucker Nashville-based duo Hush Kids is part band, part friendship. Jill Andrews and Peter Groenwald have both been staples of the alt country and indie folk scene for years. In addition to his solo career, Groenwald shared the stage with The Civil Wars and Ruston Kelly, […]
All We Are Share Video for New Single “Eden,” Produced by Members of Hot Chip
Oct 19, 2021 By Joey Arnone Liverpool trio All We Are have shared a self-directed video for their new single, “Eden.” The song was produced by Al Doyle and Joe Goddard of Hot Chip, and it is the trio’s first new music since the release of their third studio album, 2020’s Providence. Watch below. The […]
Real Estate Share New Cover of Television’s “Days”
Oct 19, 2021 By Joey Arnone Photography by Jake Michaels Real Estate have shared a new cover of the 1978 Television song “Days” to commemorate the 10th anniversary of their second album, which was titled after the song. It is out now via Domino. Listen below. Bassist and band founder Alex Bleeker states in a […]
Watch Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball in the First Trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s “Being the Ricardos”
Oct 19, 2021 By Joey Arnone The first trailer has just been released for the upcoming Lucille Ball biopic, Being the Ricardos. Starring Academy Award winners Nicole Kidman as Ball and Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz, the film follows the two during a critical week of production on their sitcom I Love Lucy amidst a […]
Premiere: Night Palace Shares New Single “Enjoy The Moon!”
Oct 19, 2021 By Caleb Campbell Photography by Caroline Marchildon Orchestral indie pop band Night Palace was first born in Athens, Georgia, the outlet for frontwoman Avery Draut’s dreamy pop concoctions. Since then Draut has spent years straddling different worlds. With roots in classical performance and the indie scene, along with creative connections in both […]
Anjimile Signs to 4AD, Shares New Single “Stranger”
Oct 19, 2021 By Joey Arnone Photography by Shervin Lainez Anjimile has just signed to 4AD, and has shared his debut release for the label, the single “Stranger.” Listen below. Anjimile elaborates on the new song in a press release, stating: “‘Stranger’ is something of a confrontation between my past and present selves in relationship […]
Aeon Station Shares New Song “Leaves”
Oct 19, 2021 By Joey Arnone Photography by Ebru Yildiz Aeon Station (the project led by Kevin Whelan of The Wrens) have shared a new song, “Leaves.” It is the latest release from their forthcoming debut album, Observatory, which will be out on December 10 via Sub Pop. Listen to “Leaves” below. Whelan speaks about […]
Boy Harsher Announce New Album and Tour Dates, Share Video for Lead Single “Tower”
Oct 19, 2021 By Joey Arnone Photography by Jordan Hemmingway Northampton-based electronic duo Boy Harsher (Jae Matthews and Augustus Muller) have announced the release of their new album, The Runner (Original Soundtrack), which will be released with an accompanying horror short film of the same name written and directed by the duo. They have also […]
Ellevator Share Video for New Single “Charlie IO”
Oct 19, 2021 By Joey Arnone Ontario-based trio Ellevator have shared a video for their new single, “Charlie IO.” The song was produced by Chris Walla (formerly of Death Cab for Cutie) and will be featured on their debut album, which is set to release in early 2022 via Arts & Crafts. Watch the Cam […]
Polyvinyl Turns 25, Announces New Podcast
Oct 19, 2021 By Joey Arnone Indie record label Polyvinyl has announced the release of a new podcast in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Rock artist Fred Thomas will host, and it will feature interviews with a plethora of artists who have released music via Polyvinyl, including American Football, Alvvays, Japandroids, Jeff Rosenstock, Julia Jacklin, […]
Carson McHone Signs to Merge, Shares Video for New Song “Hawks Don’t Share”
Oct 19, 2021 By Joey Arnone Singer-songwriter Carson McHone has just signed to Merge, and has also shared a video for her new song “Hawks Don’t Share.” McHone’s third album and label debut is set to be released in early 2022. Watch the “Hawks Don’t Share” video below. McHone elaborates on signing to Merge in […]
The Power of the Dog
Oct 19, 2021 By Kaveh Jalinous Web Exclusive The Power of the Dog is the first film in 12 years from Palme d’Or-winning director Jane Campion. It is the Centerpiece selection of this year’s New York Film Festival. It is a superbly acted, visually stunning tale of the fragile masculine ego. Set in Montana in […]
Trentemøller Shares Video for New Single “All Too Soon”
Oct 19, 2021 By Joey Arnone Photography by Sofie Nørregaard Danish electronic producer Trentemøller (aka Anders Trentemøller) has shared a video for his new single “All Too Soon.” The dreamy song features vocals from Lisbet Fritze and will be featured on Trentemøller’s forthcoming sixth studio album, Memoria, due out on February 11, 2022 via In […]
Premiere: Haunted Continents Debuts New Single “On Your Side”
Oct 19, 2021 By Caleb Campbell Over the past several years, Bronx-based singer/songwriter James A.M. Downes has been active in quite a few lanes. Most recently, he’s been gearing up to release another album as a member of the indie folk trio TEOA (The End of America), but he’s also previously shared a 2017 EP […]
Cheval Sombre Announces New EP, Shares Video for Grateful Dead Cover “Althea”
Oct 19, 2021 By Joey Arnone One-man band Cheval Sombre (aka Chris Porpora) has announced the release of a new cover EP, Althea. It will feature covers of the Grateful Dead’s 1980 song “Althea,” Dire Straits’ “So Far Away,” and “Are You Ready” by Pete ‘Sonic Boom’ Kember, who produced the EP’s title track. The […]
Check Out Photos of Magdalena Bay at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall in Charlottesville, VA
Oct 19, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Wendy Lynch Redfern Web Exclusive Los Angeles-based electro-pop duo Magdalena Bay (aka Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin) released their debut full-length album, Mercurial World, a couple of weeks ago via Luminelle. This past Sunday they performed at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall in Charlottesville, VA and […]
Natalie Imbruglia on “Torn” and Her New Album “Firebird”
Oct 19, 2021 By Jake Uitti Natalie Imbruglia knows everything is transient. To put it another way, she says, “I just don’t give a shit anymore.” The “Torn” singer, who became globally famous for her voice and beauty in the ’90s, has seen the ways of the world and she’s not really impressed anymore. That […]
Jeff Tweedy Announces Deluxe Version of “Love Is the King” and New Live Dates
Oct 19, 2021 By Joey Arnone Photography by Alexa Viscius Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy has announced a deluxe reissue of his 2020 album Love Is the King. The reissue, titled Love Is the King/Live Is the King, will feature a second disc of live versions of every track on the original album, plus a live […]
BODEGA Announce New Album, Share Video for Lead Single “Doers”
Oct 19, 2021 By Joey Arnone Photography by Pooneh Ghana Brooklyn band BODEGA have announced the release of a new album, Broken Equipment. They have also shared a video for its lead single, “Doers.” The album will be out on March 11, 2022 via What’s Your Rupture? Watch the video (directed by band members Ben […]
WORD?
Oct 18, 2021 Web Exclusive By Joey Arnone Nearly 25 years since the release of their killer debut Overcast!, Minneapolis hip-hop duo Atmosphere (composed of rapper Slug and producer Ant) still consistently put out music long after many of their peers have thrown in the towel. Generally labeled as a “weirdo rapper” upon the duo’s […]
Premiere: Natalie Shay Shares New Video for “New Wave”
Oct 18, 2021 By Caleb Campbell London-based alt pop singer/songwriter Natalie Shay debuted last year with her Naked EP, setting the template for her mix of synth pop and dance music. Her second EP is in the works now and she’s since shared a handful of singles this year, including “Medicine Boy” and her latest […]
Jack White Shares Lyric Video for New Song “Taking Me Back”
Oct 18, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by David James Swanson Jack White has shared a new song, “Taking Me Back,” via a lyric video. The song appears in the trailer for the new Activision video game, Call of Duty: Vanguard. White’s also shared a gentler version of the song, fittingly titled “Taking Me Back […]
Premiere: Naked Giants Shares New Single “Regular Guy”
Oct 18, 2021 By Caleb Campbell Photography by Rachel Bennett Last year, Seattle-based garage rock trio Naked Giants released their shout-along sophomore album, The Shadow. Following the wild technicolor rock collages of the band’s 2018 debut SLUFF and a stint as Car Seat Headrest’s live band, The Shadow saw the band going down thematically darker […]
Ride Announce 2022 U.K. Tour
Oct 18, 2021 By Joey Arnone Iconic ’90s British shoegaze band Ride have announced a 2022 tour across the U.K. The tour is in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Nowhere, the band’s 1990 debut album. Originally planned for 2020, the tour had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tickets go on sale […]
Clinic Share Video for New Song “Refractions (In the Rain)”
Oct 18, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Sentinel Liverpool post-punks Clinic are releasing a new album, Fantasy Island, this Friday via Domino. Now they have shared its fourth and final pre-release single, “Refractions (In the Rain).” Listen below. In a press release describes the song in more detail: “‘Refractions’ nods to The Human League […]
Gang of Four Announce 2022 North American Tour
Oct 18, 2021 By Joey Arnone Gang of Four have announced that they will be touring North America in March 2022. For the tour, the band will be performing music from their 1977—1983 catalog. The touring band will consist of founding members Jon King (lead vocals) and Hugo Burnham (drums) alongside Sara Lee (bass) and […]