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Osees Surprise-Release New Album Off Course
Don't let the fact that John Dwyer is always releasing new music trick you into taking him for granted. In the first half of this year, the California psychedelic garage-punk king has already launched the new side project Heathen Axe , released a new album under his solo guise
she’s green – “Close Your Eyes”
The dreamy Minneapolis rockers she's green just played the New York version of the shoegaze fest Slide Away, and they're getting ready to release their new EP Swallowtail . We've already posted the early tracks " Mettle " and " Paper Thin ," and now they've shared the gauzy,
Debbii Dawson – “Kool Aid”
Later this month, the LA-based retro-pop auteur Debbii Dawson will release her new EP Where Have All The Good Men Gone? We've posted the title track , and it's fucking awesome. Lots of people have been messing around with bouncy '80s synth sounds in the past few years, but
Rico Nasty Says Dinosaurs Never Existed
Rico Nasty did not hold back on her great new single " Rituals ," but perhaps she should've held back her opinion on paleontology. In her recent appearance on the Zach Sang Show , the singer/rapper expressed a belief that dinosaurs are a "government marketing scheme." The
Mastodon Play “Your Ghost Again” Live For The First Time, Dedicating It Brent Hinds
Last year, longtime Mastodon member Brent Hinds died in a sudden and tragic motorcycle accident, just a few months after he split with the band in acrimonious fashion. On Tuesday, Mastodon shared " Your Ghost Again ," a colossal new song about the losses of both Hinds and
Freddie Gibbs Releases You Only Die 1nce Deluxe Edition With New Songs
You only die 1nce, but you might release the same album 2wice. On Halloween 2024, the absurdly consistent Indiana rap monster Freddie Gibbs dropped his surprise album You Only Die 1nce . Since then, he's re-teamed with the Alchemist for Alfredo 2 , entertainingly feuded with
Marilyn Manson Loses Latest Bid to Toss Ex-Assistant’s Sex Assault Lawsuit
Judge said he’d “have trouble sleeping” if he dismissed the lawsuit so soon after reviving it
Skrillex Shares Another Surprise New Album SOMA
The sneakily influential dance megastar Skrillex has been on a big collaborative run lately, and he keeps it going on SOMA , the new album that he released today. Just like last year's Fuck U Skrillex You Think Ur Andy Warhol But Ur Not!! <3 , SOMA is basically a surprise
Off Contact Announce New Album Can You?: Hear “Heart And Mind”
Hailing from Sioux Falls, Off Contact have two albums under their belt, but that's about to be three. The post-punk band is announcing Can You? today, and the lead single "Heart And Mind" will get you stoked. The post Off Contact Announce New Album Can You?: Hear
Phoebe Bridgers’ Madison Square Garden Return Was Unforgettable
The singer-songwriter played her biggest show in years, and banning phones only made it better
Floating Points Announces New Album Mere Mortals: Hear “Her Gift”
Sam Shepherd studied classical piano before he started making brainy dance music as Floating Points. He still occasionally dips his toe back into the classical world, as when he collaborated with the London Symphony Orchestra and the late jazz legend Pharoah Sanders on the
The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded
Why This Activist Tennessee Politician Crashed CMA Fest
Rep. Justin J. Pearson delivered an impassioned speech during liberal country singer Bryan Andrews' set about exercising the right to vote: "That's our power"
Tierra Whack – “Wax Paper”
This week Tierra Whack announced plans to release a new full-length project called (Whack's Museum) on Juneteenth. She's calling it a "rap mixtape," and with the release of lead single "Wax Paper" today, she's shed some light about what that might entail. Basically, it means
Fuming Mouth Announce New Album The Ringing Bell: Hear “A Blaze Of Nihilism”
In 2023, Fuming Mouth unleashed their sophomore album Last Day Of Sun , which saw frontman Mark Whelan grappling with his battle with leukemia. The band has stayed quiet since, with some tours and songs here and there. But now they're back with the announcement of their third
Don’t Hold Your Lighter Up For Power Ballad
Somebody already made a movie about a charming-fuckup wedding singer who longs to perform his own songs instead of the obligatory covers of '80s hits. It's called The Wedding Singer , and it fucking rules. You might think that one wedding-singer comedy would be enough,
Shakira Shuts Down ‘Fake’ Campaign Images Supporting Colombia Presidential Candidates
“I do not support any candidate, nor have I authorized the use of my image in any campaign,” the singer said
Taylor Swift, Flo, Shaboozey, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Looking for the week’s best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
Laura Marling Drops Surprise Raffi Covers Album
Laura Marling has always been good at covers , and in recent years she's been indulging that talent a lot. The London singer-songwriter regularly records other people's tunes and shares them on her Substack . As the great music journalist Will Hermes recently pointed out ,
The Red Clay Strays Want You All to Get Along
Alabama country-rockers ask fans to come together on new album Grateful : “Everybody in the band has different opinions, and we’ve managed to do it for 10 years. What’s stopping humanity from doing that?”
2hollis Retracts Hatsune Miku Comment After Learning Her Age
While some Primavera Sound sets were rained out Thursday, 2hollis was able to perform. However, while he avoided getting canceled due to weather, he risked ending up canceled due to a flippant comment onstage. While performing at the Barcelona mega-fest, the rage-rap star
See Bruce Springsteen Play With Kenny Chesney, Dropkick Murphys at ‘Music America’ Concert
“This is a song of Woody’s that could have been written yesterday,” Springsteen said before playing “Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos)” with Rosanne Cash, “whether it’s Minnesota or Delaney Hall”
Bob Dylan Kicks Off Latest Tour Leg With 59-Year-Old Deep Cut He’d Never Played Before
When not posting fanfic and AI slop to Patreon , living legend Bob Dylan continues to tour hard well into his eighties. He's finding ways to keep show-goers on their toes, too. The newly 85-year-old Dylan broke out some rarities during his spring tour, and he kept that same
Nia Archives – “Vertical”
When creating her new single "Vertical," the third from her forthcoming album Emotional Junglist , Nia Archives thought about how production can evoke feeling, something beyond words. “There’s this one synth that kind of beeps, and it just makes you feel a bit dissociative,"
Kylie Minogue and the Art of Staying a Mega-Famous Pop Star Forever
The Australian singer’s Netflix doc shows why the world still can get her out of its head
Change Life Announce Self-Titled Debut Album: Hear “Beyond Control” & “Smile”
As the leader of the Portland band Change Life, Lawton Browning channels inspiration from anarchist and surrealist traditions into fascinating off-kilter rock with some highly engaging rhythmic qualities. They'll release their self-titled debut album on Spain's great Meritorio
Florida Senator Urges Stadium to Cancel Kanye West Concerts Over ‘Consistent Antisemitic Attacks’
“West’s remarks are vile and a slap in the face to our state’s Jewish community,” Rick Scott wrote in a letter to the Tampa Sports Authority
Phoebe Bridgers Announces Phone-Free 2026 Arena Tour
After performing intimate pop-up shows across the country — and one set at Madison Square Garden — the singer-songwriter will embark on her first solo tour in three years this fall
Phoebe Bridgers Announces 2026 Arena Tour: “No Phones”
Last night, Phoebe Bridgers played Madison Square Garden . For the past month, Bridgers has been playing last-minute pop-up shows and performing new songs all over the US. Those gigs have mostly been in smaller cities and smaller venues. Fans have had to line up to buy physical
Madonna Shares “Love Sensation,” Plays Times Square Grindr Pop-Up
Right now, Madonna is building up to the release of her new album Confessions II , the sequel to her 2005 club classic Confessions On A Dance Floor . She's been working hard to sell this thing, too. We've posted the advance track " I Feel So Free " and the Sabrina Carpenter
Bob Dylan Played a ‘Basement Tapes’ Song for the First Time Since Recording It 59 Years Ago
Only the most hardcore fans at the kickoff of Dylan’s summer tour in Troutdale, Oregon, recognized “Baby, Won’t You Be Me Baby” from the expanded Basement Tapes box set
Primavera Sound: Severe Weather Cancels Doja Cat’s Headlining Set
“I don’t think anybody really, truly knew how bad it was gonna get, but it got bad,” singer says after heavy rain and wind gusts hit Barcelona fest
Brutalismus 3000 – “Gore Louvre”
Berlin duo Theo Zeitner and Victoria Vassiliki Daldas, who release pounding music as Brutalismus 3000, are releasing their new album Harmony at the end of the month. Today, they've shared "Gore Louvre," the follow-up to lead single “ I Bring My Gun To The Function ," a
Tinashe – “Too Easy”
Tinashe is back, baby! Today she's returned with a new single, "Too Easy," and it sounds good as hell. It's a short and sweet track, just under two minutes, where Tinashe does not sweat any heat from her detractors. "I feel like a celebrity/ If you're mad then go to therapy,"
Earl Sweatshirt Postpones Tour With MIKE, Appears On New Navy Blue & Harrison Albums
A couple of months ago, frequent collaborators Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE released a sort of joint double album called Pompeii // Utility — one album apiece from both rappers, with the Surf Gang collective handling all the production. When Earl and MIKE announced the album , they
Florida Georgia Line Reunite At CMA Fest 2026
Florida Georgia Line, arguably the definitive act of the early 2010s "bro country" era, have been on hiatus since 2022, when the Florida half of the duo, Brian Kelley, decided to go solo. In 2024, Kelley said he believed Florida Georgia Line and his solo career could coexist,
Primavera Sound Offers Refunds After Doja Cat, Massive Attack, Alex G, & More Canceled Due To Weather
Yesterday, Primavera Sound kicked off in Barcelona at Parc del Fòrum, and it was not a great start. Bad weather was to blame for canceled performances. “Please remain calm and follow the instructions of the festival’s security and staff teams,” screens read on the main stages.
Trump Replacing Failed ‘90s Nostalgia Fest With Himself And Lee Greenwood
If you want something done right, do it yourself. Or in some cases, if you want something done at all, especially when everyone backs out last minute, do it yourself. The Trump-aligned Freedom 250, an organization planning celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United
Steve Lacy – “The Feeling”
Steve Lacy's new single "The Feeling" sounds like a stagnant wound. Like he was getting open heart surgery and they just left him on the operating table. The latest preview of his third album Oh Yeah? , which he announced last August via a Rolling Stone interview and the lead
