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Cheekface Announce New Album Podium: Hear “Black Site”
Apparently last year some podcaster called Cheekface “the most irritating band in indie rock right now.” The LA trio is owning that description as they barrel into their latest era. A few weeks ago they dropped new single “Hostile Street,” a bass-popping, synth-streaked
Rihanna Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Firing 20 Rounds at Singer’s Home: ‘Calculated’
Suspect Ivanna Ortiz allegedly posted about the superstar singer on her YouTube channel before the shooting, saying, “Listen, Rihanna. When you die, God is taking me to my future”
Squirrel Flower, Babehoven, & Billie Marten – “Wheels”
Ella Williams, the Chicago singer-songwriter who makes emphatic indie rock as Squirrel Flower, is back today with a new one-off single. “Wheels” harks back to classic Americana ballads — or as Williams describes it, “the voices and sounds of my childhood” — and it was heavily
Desiigner Arrested on Domestic-Violence Charge in South Carolina
The “Panda” rapper was detained after allegedly pushing a victim to the floor, causing minor bleeding and scratches
Terror – “Destruction Of My Soul”
The fiercely beloved and endlessly energetic hardcore elders Terror are about to have a big year. They deserve one. Terror are nearly a quarter-century into their run, and they somehow manage to consistently kick ass. Next month, they’ll release their new album Still Suffer.
Gelli Haha – “Klouds Will Carry Me To Sleep”
Every time I see someone posting about Gelli Haha, they seem smitten. The electronic pop singer’s personality (smartly promoted as “somewhere between Studio 54 and Area 51”) glows just as brightly as her music’s neon new wave artifice, so debut album Switcheroo made her a lot
Miki Berenyi Trio – “Island Of One”
Miki Bereyi used to lead the great UK shoegaze band Lush, and now she’s hard at work with her new band, Miki Berenyi Trio. Last year, they released their debut album Tripla and the follow-up single “Doldrum Days,” and they embarked on what will probably be their first and last
Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, & SURF GANG – “Leadbelly”
Next month, underground rap giants Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE will join forces to release the new double album POMPEII / UTILITY. It’s not a collaborative record, exactly. It’s two albums packaged together — one from MIKE and one from Earl, with the adventurous SURF GANG
Quiet Light – “Postinternetfame” & “Self Tape”
If you’ve been enjoying the very good album that underscores released on Friday, please allow me to direct your attention to Quiet Light. The Austin musician Riya Mahesh specializes in a blissed-out, shimmering version of bedroom pop. I’ve seen people describe her as ambient,
Snail Mail Shares New Song “Tractor Beam,” Fallon Performance
Snail Mail’s new album Ricochet arrives this Friday, and we’ll have more to say about it soon. So far Lindsey Jordan has teased the follow-up to 2021’s Valentine with singles like “My Maker” and “Dead End,” and last night she ice skated over to 30 Rock to perform another new
Johanna Samuels – “White Limousine” (Feat. Courtney Marie Andrews)
Underappreciated singer-songwriters of the world, unite! The Los Angeles musician Johanna Samuels relased her sophomore album Bystander in 2023. Today, she announces that she has signed with Odd Man Out Recordings, and she drops a new single that features backup vocals from her
Bedouine Announces New Album Neon Summer Skin: Hear “Long Way To Fall”
Bedouine’s last album Waysides arrived in 2021, and since then the singer-songwriter born Azniv Korkejian has teamed up with stars like Norah Jones and Hozier, contributed to a Margo Guryan tribute album, and lent a song to a compilation benefitting wildfire relief in her
Two Shell – “Smile” & “Hands Up”
The anonymous, playfully pranksterish UK dance duo Two Shell released their surprise album IICONS last year. Earlier this year, they followed that release with a two-song single, “The Nightmare” b/w “Hollow,” and they played a residency at the London club Phonox that included a
Kristin Hersh – “Sundial”
Last year, Throwing Muses released their 11th studio album, Moonlight Concessions. Today, Kristin Hersh is back with a new solo song called “Sundial,” which serves as the first preview of a new album coming later this year. “Musicians’ heartbeats align right before they start a
Usher Defends Diddy, Denies Beef With Justin Bieber
Last year, Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison for two counts interstate transportation related to prostitution. After an extremely publicized sex-trafficking trial, a jury found Combs not guilty of the most serious charges against him, and he's now trying
Duffy to Discuss Assault, Kidnapping, and Retreat From the Public Eye in New Documentary
The musician has only spoken about being “raped and drugged and held captive” in a social media post and extensive website statement shared in 2020, nine years after the alleged incident occurred
The Newest Member of the Beach Boys Was Discovered on Instagram
Chris Cron posted a “Wouldn't It Be Nice” cover on the internet in 2023, kick-starting an unlikely series of events that resulted in him taking over for Bruce Johnston in the band
Duffy To Discuss Her Kidnapping In Disney+ Documentary
The young Welsh soul-pop singer Duffy emerged as part of the same retro wave as Amy Winehouse and Adele, and she had a worldwide hit with her 2008 single "Mercy." She seemed to be on a trajectory to become a major star, but she largely stopped releasing music and stepped out of
Hammock’s New Single May Be The Last Time We Hear The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne & Steven Drozd Together
There's a new Hammock album on the way. Not Hammok, the Norwegian post-hardcore band, who also have a new LP in the queue . Hammock, the Nashville-based post-rock duo of Marc Byrd and Andrew Thompson, will drop their new full-length The Second Coming Was A Moonrise in May, and
Vince Clarke, Neil Arthur, & Benge Launching New Group Doublespeak With Covers Album
Vince Clarke was the founding Depeche Mode member who wrote most of the songs on that group’s debut album and then left immediately, then going on to release the great synthpop duos Yaz and Erasure. Neil Arthur is another veteran of great UK synthpop duos; he’s the singer for
Fishscale Turns 20
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‘This Is Not Me’: Inside the AI Scams Driving Musicians Crazy
Indie artists are constantly finding AI-generated impersonations on their streaming pages, and it's only getting worse
Young Miko’s Climb to Stardom
Bad Bunny anointed the Puerto Rican rapper music’s next big thing three years ago. Now, she’s a superstar reaching new heights. Bingo, Benito
Tyler Ballgame Is Writing His Own Myth
Meet the songwriter from New England with an unforgettable voice and a real-life hit
TWS Have Retro Vibes, a Feel-Good Pop Sound — and a Megahit
The Korean group is making waves with their "Boyhood Pop" music and their inventive choreography
Ravyn Lenae Has Been Living in the Future. The World is Catching Up
After years of hard work, this Chicago singer has a hit with “Love Me Not,” and she’s aiming even higher for her next act
Oklou Is Living Life in the Moment and Changing the Sound of Pop
Catching up with the French singer behind the playful electronic vibes on Choke Enough
Nabeel: Waves of Noise, Songs of Family
This Virginia-based band, led by an Iraqi American teacher, is drawing attention with their shoegaze and grunge sounds
Mind if Xaviersobased Keeps Rewriting the Rules?
With a sound that rewards repeat listens, the New York rapper is turning internet-born chaos into craft
It’s All Lining Up for Linea Personal
The band putting a soulful, melodic twist on música mexicana from Stockton, California
Inside the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Era of AI in Music
From juicing demos to cloning vocals, AI music tools are creeping into the workflows of top producers, songwriters and artists. It’s mostly happening behind closed doors — for now
Ink Is Making the Country Music She Wants to Hear
The songwriter has collaborated with Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé — and now she’s got her eye on Nashville
How Prediction Markets Are Changing the Music Industry
Sites like Kalshi and Polymarket are full of superfans willing to put their money where their fandom is, and industry execs are paying attention
How Dexter in the Newsagent Realized ‘Anything Is Possible’
She’s been making eclectic dance pop in her south London bedroom, and the world is tuning in
How BigXthaPlug Assembled a Texas Rap Supergroup With 600 Entertainment
The cover star's crew includes top-notch lyricists from across the state, like Ro$ama, KaineMusic, Yung Hood, and more
Haylie Davis’ California Sunshine
This singer-songwriter is honoring the classics and chasing her dreams to make music full of radiant Laurel Canyon spirit
Gigi Perez Felt Alone, But Now the Whole World Is Singing With Her
The “Sailor Song” singer turned grief and doubt into music that has connected with a huge audience
Chino Pacas’ American Dream Is Coming True
The young Street Mob Records signee has collaborated with Drake and scored hits on his own — and he has his sights set even higher
Bunt.: Inside the Mind of an EDM Superstar in Waiting
German producer Levi Wijk calls us from a beach in Thailand, one of many stops on a world tour that also includes a Coachella set he can't wait to play
Audrey Hobert Knows What She’s Doing
The co-writer of “That’s So True” has followed her singular pop instincts to a string of solo hits, and she’s got plenty more in store
Asher White’s Homespun Indie Revelations
Meet the Bandcamp auteur who's followed her idiosyncratic instincts to assemble a wildly creative, hugely varied discography, with much more to come
2hollis is Offline and On Fire
After a chaotic year and a self-imposed social-media blackout, a rising star emerges with clarity
Accessory – “This Is Not Your Life (Static)”
The Accessory singles have been good. “Calcium“? One of the best songs of the week. “Safeword“? Didn’t make the list, but still great. Now we have “This Is Not Your Life (Static),” a song that somehow feels small and big at the same time. “I wanted to capture that feeling of
Telehealth – “Things I’ve Killed”
Post-punk bands sure do love listing things. On Telehealth’s new single “Things I’ve Killed,” the Seattle group is listing off — yes, you guessed it — things they’ve killed. Golf course? Killed. Credit score? Killed. Botox? Killed. OK, it makes a lot more sense with
“Wild Thing” And “Angel Of The Morning” Songwriter Chip Taylor Dead At 86
Chip Taylor, the songwriter best known for "Wild Thing" and "Angel Of The Morning," has died. According to TMZ , the musician passed away yesterday (March 23) in hospice care, and the official cause of death is unclear. He was 86. The post “Wild Thing” And “Angel Of The
Soft Cell Share “Out Come The Freaks” Feat. Nona Hendryx From Final Album Danceteria
Last year, Soft Cell announced a new album called Danceteria to follow their 2021 comeback LP *Happiness Not Included. Shortly after, Dave Ball passed away, making Danceteria the final Soft Cell album because “recording without Dave just wouldn’t be Soft Cell,” Almond says. It
Chip Taylor, ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning’ Songwriter, Dead at 86
The Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee also penned “He Sits at Your Table,” “I Can’t Let Go,” and other popular songs
Former Pussycat Doll Thinks She Was Excluded From Reunion Because She’s MAGA
Earlier this month, the Pussycat Dolls announced a big reunion tour and released " Club Song ." The lineup consists of Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt, and Ashley Roberts, and the singers froze when they were asked on The Today Show about why the other original members
Ex-Pussycat Dolls Member Believes Her Support for RFK Jr. Cost Her a Reunion Spot: ‘I Was a Liability’
Jessica Sutta believes her Make America Healthy Again views and support for RFK Jr. cost her the chance to reunite with the group for their upcoming ‘PCD Forever’ tour