“More Than Meets the Eye” opens Kansas City resident Bill Abernathy’s new EP release Who Are You, Who Am I? with more aggression than you might expect. It’s a forceful rocker, albeit spiked with a generous dollop of blues, and Abernathy’s songwriting makes use of dynamics you’d expect from a rock band than an Americana-themed
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News Half Waif Shares New Song “Horse Racing”: Listen The song was written “in an Airbnb in Brooklyn that week in March 2020 when everything got really real” By Evan Minsker June 23, 2021 Facebook Twitter Half Waif (Lissyelle Laricchia) Facebook Twitter Half Waif has shared another single from Mythopoetics. “Horse Racing” follows “Orange Blossoms,”
Blink-182 singer and bassist Mark Hoppus revealed on Wednesday that he is undergoing treatment for cancer. After sharing a since-deleted photo of himself in what appeared to be a doctor’s office, Hoppus posted a statement on his Instagram. “For the past three months I’ve been undergoing chemotherapy for cancer,” he wrote. “It sucks and I’m
When you go into an album with the expectations thrown your way that the subject you’re tackling is a band from Finland, you generally temper your expectations to something primed more towards the metal genre; my American ignorance leaves me projecting the very little worldview I have towards anything outside of the United States, and
News Devendra Banhart and Noah Georgeson Announce New Album Refuge, Share 2 Songs: Listen Check out “Into Clouds” and “In a Cistern” from their collaborative new ambient album By Evan Minsker June 23, 2021 Facebook Twitter Devendra Banhart and Noah Georgeson (Lauren Dukoff) Facebook Twitter Devendra Banhart and Noah Georgeson have announced a new collaborative
The Effens have released “Punishment”, the latest single off their upcoming EP, Eventually, out July 30th via Hidden Pony. The new track evokes turn-of-the-century alternative rock and is a twisted love song about how someone can manipulate another person while appearing to care for them. “So sweet, closer to me/ Now that you’re weak, someone
Covers polarize fans of both the original artist and the players picking up the song and making it their own, but in the case of Jeff Lake & Cellophane Flowers’ Beatles tunes, everyone might be in agreement that this is the right outfit to cover the rock n’ roll legends. Two of my favorite Beatles
News SZA to Debut New Music at Upcoming Livestream The July 1 event follows the release of “Good Days” and “Kiss Me More” By Madison Bloom June 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter SZA (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for dcp). Facebook Twitter SZA will debut new music during a July 1 livestream. In a statement shared with
Last month, Wye Oak debuted the single “TNT” with the promise of a second track on the way. Today, the indie folk have delivered that song, “Its Way with Me”, along with its accompanying video. “Its Way with Me” is a steadily thoughtful number, finding Wye Oak laying down a patient swirl of instrumentation. Jenn
The Mark isn’t shy about warning us of the hellish, downright dangerous games awaiting us on the bayou beats beneath “Louisiana Voodoo,” but with a little assistance from axman Tony Joe White, the imagery in his lyrics comes to life before us in more than a melodic fashion. The harmonies here feel divine in spots,
Electronica is at an apex that critics can’t seem to stop talking about this season, and if you’re curious what all of the fuss has been about, I’d recommend taking a peek at the genre’s esteemed underground and specifically contemporary acts like Elektragaaz. Unlike a lot of their predecessors, Elektragaaz isn’t creatively limited by the
Equal parts indie rock, gypsy punk, dark folk and garage rock, there’s no describing the sound The Dirty Shirts are rocking in their new single “Gin & Tonic” without using words like hybrid and experimental, yet I’d hesitate in lumping their aesthetics in with the vast pool of left-field pop acts dominating the underground at
NYC singer-songwriter Devon Gordon (The RoseCrumbs) brings psychedelic rock into a modern mix and creates a booming kaleidoscope of sound, energy and musical color. Her upcoming debut EP reveals her ardent vocals, grinding guitar and groovy bass work, over the signature drum vibe of renowned Jane’s Addiction drummer, Stephen Perkins. Drawing on the melodic influences
News Car Seat Headrest Cover Kate Bush, David Bowie, Nine Inch Nails on New EP: Listen They’ve also shared an EP with Making a Door Less Open remixes By Evan Minsker June 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter Car Seat Headrest, photo by Carlos Cruz Facebook Twitter Car Seat Headrest have released two new EPs: one with
News Numero Group Announces Pastor T.L. Barrett Box Set I Shall Wear a Crown “Lord’s Prayer” and “Said It Long Time Ago” are on the forthcoming set from the oft-sampled gospel icon By Matthew Ismael Ruiz June 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter Pastor T.L. Barrett, photo courtesy of Shore Fire Media Facebook Twitter Numero Group has
Metallica are celebrating the 30th anniversary of “The Black Album” with a massive collection of covers from some of music’s biggest names. Set for release digitally on September 10th and physically on October 1st, The Metallica Blacklist boasts contributions from over 50 artists, including Miley Cyrus, Elton John, Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan, J Balvin, St.
On the day Lorde dropped the details for her upcoming album, Solar Power, the pop star also made a virtual visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. She spoke about the LP’s eye-catching cover art, her upcoming tour plans, and what it was like living in New Zealand over the past year. After reminiscing about
News Sony Music Australia CEO Dismissed Amid Allegations of Toxic Workplace Denis Handlin is said to have overseen a “boys’ club” at the label. Former employees have levelled allegations including sexual harassment and intimidation by senior staff. By Jazz Monroe June 21, 2021 Facebook Twitter Denis Handlin (Don Arnold/WireImage) Facebook Twitter Denis Handlin has been
Slipknot singer Corey Taylor recently gave young terminally ill fan Trevor a “#DREAMDAY” wish by engaging in a one-hour video chat via the Living the Dream Foundation. Sadly, Trevor passed away from brain cancer just a few weeks later. The Living the Dream Foundation was founded by Scottie Somers, a musician who battles cystic fibrosis.
News Lorde Shares New “Solstice” Teaser The clip finds Lorde chilling at the beach, and arrives just before the summer solstice By Madison Bloom June 20, 2021 Facebook Twitter Lorde (Photo by Burak Cingi/Redferns). Facebook Twitter Lorde has shared a new teaser as part of her Solar Power rollout. The 21-second clip is called “Solstice,”