The ultra-distinct San Pedro rapper Remble released his debut mixtape It’s Remble in 2021, and he made a name for himself by honing a very particular style — clipped and ultra-precise diction that contrasts sharply with the grimy content of the lyrics. Even though he’d become a
After 80 artists pulled out of 2024 fest over sponsorship deal, organizers say U.S. Army and "companies who engage in weapons manufacturing will not be sponsors of SXSW 2025"
Delhi art-rockers Peter Cat Recording Co. call themselves “the last remaining band in India,” and they played their first American tour last year. Now, Peter Cat Recording Co. are getting ready to release the new album BETA , and we’ve already posted first single “ People Never
It’s been over a decade since we last got an album from Melt-Banana, but they’re picking up right where they left off. Ahead of their new album 3+5 this summer (following up 2013’s Fetch ), the Tokyo noise rock icons have shared the wild single “Flipside.”
Busta Rhymes, Prince and plenty of other actors and musicians are set to be honored with stars on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame this coming year.
Pom Pom Squad, the one-woman alt-rock project from New York’s Mia Berrin, made a lot of noise with their 2021 debut album Death Of A Cheerleader . They became a Stereogum Band To Watch , and my brain exploded a little bit when I learned that Berrin is MC Serch’s daughter. After
The revival of the 1969 show opened in March at the Nederlander Theatre and will close on July 21, but has plans to return on a national tour next year
It has been a very long time since the world has heard from the French-born, Spanish-based singer-songwriter Manu Chao. After busking on the Paris Metro, Chao led the bands Mano Negra and Radio Bemba Sound System, and he became a global superstar with the success of his 1998
Phonte and Nicolay of the rap group Foreign Exchange have shared two new singles to celebrate 20 years since the group's debut full-length album 'Connected.'
Have you ever been at a Ceremony show when they played “Kersed”? Because oh man. Holy shit. Ceremony have been through a great many evolutions over their lifespan, but “Kersed” remains one of their definitive anthems. The band released the minute-long face-basher on their 2006
The Washington, DC power-poppers Bad Moves are a great example of their city’s historically rich DIY scene at work, and they’re back with some new shit. Bad Moves released their last album Untenable in 2020. Last year, guitarist David Combs released some very cool
Earlier this year, Heems released Lafandar , his first solo LP in nine years, and it was our Album Of The Week . Today, Himanshu Suri is already announcing its follow-up, Veena LP . The Sid Vashi-produced single “Manto” is out now, and it features Vijay Iyer.
Over the past few years, Mikey Long has made himself known as a guitarist for the groovy folk-rock band Drugdealer. Today, he’s re-introducing himself under a new project called Longplayer, and along with the news comes his debut singles: “My Dreams Of You” and “Find Your Way.”
"When we were sitting in the studio and I heard her voice coming through, I was just kind of shocked and in awe of her," Sabrina Teitelbaum said of Alicia Bognanno
Last year, Uniform teamed up with Boris for the collaborative album Bright New Disease . Today, the New York noise-rock duo announce their new LP American Standard and share the blistering lead single “This Is Not A Prayer.”
A huge shadow hung over this year’s SXSW. Shortly before the festival began, Squirrel Flower cancelled their SXSW shows , citing festival sponsorship from the US Army, as well as defense contractors like Collins Aerospace. In a statement, Squirrel Flower wrote, “A music
It’s hard out there for a Broadway musical based on ultra-familiar songs. While the Fleetwood Mac-inspired Stereophonic and the Sufjan Stevens adaptation Illinoise are apparently thriving and winning Tonys , Broadway shows built on the music of more-established stars are having
Mexico City’s Mabe Fratti has a new album Sentir Que No Sabes coming out this Friday. After sharing the song “ Enfrente ” last month, the avant-garde cellist is releasing one more single called “Quieras o no,” which arrives with an accompanying interactive website.
Last year, Blood Incantation unleashed the two songs “Obliquity Of The Ecliptic” and “Luminescent Bridge,” both nearing ten minutes and following their 2022 ambient album Timewave Zero . Today, the Colorado death metal crew is announcing a new LP titled Absolute Nowhere , as
New York post-hardcore band Common Sage released their sophomore album It Lives And It Breathes in 2021, and now they’ve announced plans to follow it with a new three-song EP called Nostos | Algos . Common Sage’s whole style harkens back to the slashing, dramatic screamo of the
Snoop Dogg showed off his sprinting speed by doing a 200-meter run at the U.S. Summer Olympic trials in Oregon, noting that his time of 34.44 seconds 'wasn't bad.'
Last year, we were very intrigued by Chicago’s ira glass, not only for their bold name but also for their eerie, explosive sound. Today, the noise-rock crew is announcing their debut EP, compound turbulence flexing for the heat , and the single “where’d you get the candy baby
When we last heard from Peel Dream Magazine, Joe Stevens had basically soft rebooted the project. During the group’s New York years, Peel Dream had been Stevens’ vehicle for exploring a host of moodier psychedelic traditions, from krautrock to shoegaze. During the pandemic, he
In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones , and it’s for members only. Thank
Duane "Keffe D" Davis testified Tuesday that he was lying to his wife when he told her the man offering to cover his bond was an intermediary for a movie producer