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Stream KC Hardcore Band Burning Bush’s Blazing Demo

Burning Bush are an (obviously) fiery new hardcore band out of Kansas City. Their demo dropped today via Cleveland’s great Delayed Gratification label. It’s six tracks of noisy, knuckle-dragging hardcore, and based on the way the songs bleed into each other, several of them

Sour Widows – “Staring Into Heaven/Shining”

Last month, Sour Widows announced their new album Revival Of A Friend . So far we’ve heard “ Witness ,” “ I-90 ,” and “ Cherish ,” and today the Bay Area trio is releasing the cathartic single “Staring Into Heaven/Shining.”

Finom – “Cyclops”

In March, Finom — formerly known as Ohmme — announced their new Jeff Tweedy-produced album Not God and released the lead single “ Haircut .” Today, the indie rock duo is sharing “Cyclops” with a music video directed by Mannequin Pussy’s Marisa “Missy” Dabice.

Thou – “Unbidden Guest”

Last month, Louisiana sludge band Thou announced their new album Umbilical and previewed it with the intense track “ I Feel Nothing When You Cry .” Today, they’re sharing the second single, “Unbidden Guest.”

Under The Bridge With Four Tet & Friends

In 2023, Four Tet unexpectedly transcended. The 40-something IDM veteran born Kieran Hebden kicked off the year appearing on Skrillex’s Quest For Fire , which found the superstar bass lord attempting a “serious” rebrand. Shortly after, the pair became publicly chummy with nerdy

Steve Albini Dead At 61

Steve Albini, one of the most important figures in the history of American underground rock, has died. Pitchfork reports that he passed away from a heart attack yesterday. Albini led the bands Big Black, Rapeman, and Shellac, the latter of whom will release To All Trains ,

Swamp Dogg – “Ugly Man’s Wife”

Later this month, Swamp Dogg is releasing a new album, Blackgrass: From West Virginia To 125th Street . We’ve heard “ Mess Under That Dress ” and the Jenny Lewis-featuring “ Count The Days ” from it so far, and today he’s back with a third single, “Ugly Man’s Wife,” which

O. – “Micro”

London duo O. — I still can’t believe that’s the actual name of the band — will release their full-length debut WeirdOs next month, and we’ve already posted their early singles “ Green Shirt ” and “ 176 .” Today, O. follow those tracks with a new one called “Micro.” Saxophonist

Bonny Light Horseman – “Old Dutch”

The folk-rock supergroup Bonny Light Horseman have a new double album on the way. Keep Me On Your Mind/See You Free will drop in a month, and the trio has thus far shared two promising singles, “ When I Was Younger ” and “ I Know You Know .” Today they’ve added a third. “Old

Bodysync – “Rock It”

Ryan Hemsworth and Giraffage released their first album as Bodysync, Radio Active , in 2022, and last month they shared “ Back Of My Mind ,” a one-off collaboration with Dazy. Today, Bodysync are announcing their sophomore album, NUTTY , which is out in June.

Casiokids Announce First New Album And Shows In 13 Years

The Norwegian group Casiokids have announced their first new album in 13 years, as Brooklyn Vegan points out. Tid for hjem will be out in October, and it’s their first LP since 2011’s Aabenbaringen over aaskammen . They started teasing its release last month when they put out

Hagop Tchaparian – “Treacle”

Hagop Tchaparian got some attention for his 2022 debut full-length Bolts , which arrived after the British-Armenian producer’s stint working in the industry as a tour manager for the likes of Four Tet and Hot Chip. Today, he’s putting out his first single since then, “Treacle,”

Supercrush – “Lost My Head”

The contemporary Seattle rock scene is being highlighted on a new compilation called From Far It All Seems Small , which is being put out via KR Records, the label run by Supercrush frontman Mark Palm. It’ll feature new tracks from TV Star, Shook Ones, Spiral XP, Star Party,

Watch Noel Gallagher Join The Black Keys In London

Last month, the Black Keys released their new album Ohio Players . On that record, the band got help from some other big stars. Beck and Juicy J guested on the single “ Paper Crown ,” and the band co-wrote a few of the songs with Noel Gallagher, who also sang backup and played

Deap Vally – “It’s My World”

Last fall, the Los Angeles duo Deap Vally announced that they were breaking up after a farewell tour. That farewell tour was extended through June, and before they head out on the final leg of it they are releasing one final EP. (ep)ilogue is out on May 24, and it’ll be the

Band To Watch: fantasy of a broken heart

Lizzie Klein "> When we meet on a Manhattan Saturday, the East Coast is experiencing its first torrential spring downpour, drenching the concrete jungle in a quantity of water that should bring the city to a standstill. New Yorkers, however, don’t stand still. The sidewalks are