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Hatchie – “Eyes Without A Face” (Billy Idol Cover)

When we last heard from Harriette Pilbeam aka Hatchie, the dream-pop star had released a new song with her husband/fellow musician Rinse titled “ Kiss Me (Kill Me) .” That was back in April. Last August, Hatchie hopped on a track with Wild Nothing (“ Headlights On “), and

Lykke Li – “Midnight Shining”

It’s always great to hear from Lykke Li. Last time the Swedish art-pop singer was actively releasing music was with 2022’s EYEYE , which had singles like “ No Hotel ” and “ Highway To Your Heart .” This year, we heard Li on Abstract Crimewave (formerly known as Smile)’s single

Bacchae Announce Breakup

DC post-punk crew Bacchae have announced that they’re breaking up after eight years together. Posting to their band’s Instagram, they wrote: “After 8 years together, we’ve decided not to continue as a band. Many thanks to everyone that has checked out our music, came to a show,

jonatan leandoer96 (Yung Lean) – “Home”

Swedish rapper Yung Lean has spent the last year collaborating with Charli XCX (that “360 Remix,” also with Robyn, was one of our favorite songs of that week ) and releasing a surprise album with Bladee . Now, Yung Lean is revisiting his indie-rock side as jonatan leandoer96,

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

SALES’ Lauren Morgan Shares Debut Single As Lorg

The unsigned indie band SALES had been plugging along for years when, in the depths of COVID isolation, their music went viral on TikTok in 2020. SALES released a few singles after that, but they’ve been silent since 2022. Now Lauren Morgan, one half of the band, is back with

Chain Cult – “Harm Reduction”

Later this month, the truly kickass Greek post-punk power trio Chain Cult will release their sophomore album Harm Reduction . We’ve already posted album opener “ What We Leave Behind ,” which was one of our favorite songs of last week , and now they’ve also shared the new LP’s

Mammoth Grinder – “Undying Spectral Resonance”

The last time we heard from old-school death metal growlers Mammoth Grinder, they were still a Power Trip side project. Power Trip drummer Chris Ulsh started Mammoth Grinder in 2008, and they released their last album Cosmic Trip in 2018, when Power Trip still ruled the

A$AP Rocky – “Ruby Rosary” (Feat. J. Cole)

Right now, A$AP Rocky is building up to the release of Don’t Be Dumb , his first album in more than six years. Don’t Be Dumb was originally slated to come out last week, and it doesn’t currently have a release date, but Rocky keeps releasing singles. Last month, he dropped the

Kurt Vile – “Sins Of My Youth” (Tom Petty Cover)

The Bad Monkey Tom Petty covers keep piling up. The soundtrack for the new Vince Vaughn-starring Apple TV+ series includes a boatload of Petty songs recorded by a mostly esteemed cast of contributors including Eddie Vedder , Jason Isbell , the War On Drugs , Sharon Van Etten,

mxmtoon – “The Situation” (Feat. Kero Kero Bonito)

Bedroom-pop superstar mxmtoon has announced her third studio album, liminal space , arriving in November — a little over two years since the release of 2022’s Rising . Featuring the already released twanger “ i hate texas ,” liminal space includes a new lead single, “the

Burrowing Into Midwife’s Waking Dream

Madeline Johnston’s lyrics speak for themselves: “All of my songs are love songs…All of my songs are about death.” This refrain from “Killdozer” on No Depression In Heaven , out today, comes later in the record, after songs about the omnipotence of rock and roll and a funeral

Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Danny Elfman Dismissed

Last year, an anonymous woman sued Danny Elfman , the veteran film-score composer and former Oingo Boingo frontman, for sexual assault, gender violence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, sexual harassment, and negligence. The Maryland woman, who appeared in court

Jet Share First New Music In 15 Years

Jet — Australia’s answer to the Y2K rock revival, singers of the inescapable “Are You Gonna Be My Girl,” infamous Pitchfork punching bags — are back. Jet have shared the new song “Hurry Hurry,”* which they reportedly played live on a 20th anniversary tour in Australia. The

Sérgio Mendes Dead At 83

Brazilian bossa nova and jazz legend Sérgio Mendes has died. TMZ reports that Mendes recently passed away in Los Angeles. No cause of death has been reported. He was 83.