HOMESHAKE — the long-running solo project of Toronto-based musician Peter Sagar — announces his new album, CD Wallet, out March 8th via SHHOAMKEE, and shares a video for the lead single and title track. Written and recorded over a majority of 2023 at Peter’s home studio in Toronto, CD Wallet takes place in his hometown of Edmonton, and touches on memories of … Read more
On April 26th, 2024, Iron & Wine will release his seventh full-length album, Light Verse, worldwide from Sub Pop. The ten-track collection was produced by the band’s principal singer-songwriter Sam Beam and mixed and engineered by Dave Way at Waystation and Silent Zoo Studios in Los Angeles. Light Verse is the first full-length Iron & Wine release in … Read more
STRFKR’s road to their next album continues with their latest release – new single ‘Under Water / In Air’. Doing what they do best, the single is a dose of weightless indie-pop and a masterclass in uplifting musical craftsmanship. The track is joined by its surreal animated music video, directed and animated by regular STRFKR … Read more
OrgōneChimera3 Palm Records [2024] Album Overview: Established over a decade ago, Orgōne is a dynamic West Coast 8-piece soul band that draws from diverse influences such as Afrobeat, Southern soul, psych-rock, and raw funk. Their newest release, Chimera, offers a unique and immersive groovy musical experience that transcends conventional soul records boundaries. This record is … Read more
NYC’s beloved sibling duo The Lemon Twigs announce their all new 2024 LP A Dream Is All We Know, arriving May 3rd on Captured Tracks. Following 2023’s emotionally charged Everything Harmony – which The Guardian called “totally perfect,” Questlove praised for going “full Debarge”, and The Needle Drop’s Anthony Fantano revealed was the source of his #1 most played song of … Read more
Introducing the long awaited LP from Thee Sinseers! The first single “Can’t Do That To Her” instantly hits with staccato harmonies that create a catchy, joyous sound. The group’s vocal harmonies, paired expertly with the tone of Quinones’ voice, showcase their signature sweet soul sound. Bounce along as Southern California’s premiere “souldies” group ushers to the world their … Read more
Beth Gibbons releases her debut solo album Lives Outgrown on May 17, 2024. Featuring 10 beautiful new tracks recorded over a period of 10 years, the album was produced by James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, The Last Dinner Party) & Beth Gibbons with additional production by Lee Harris (Talk Talk). Lives Outgrown is, by some measure, Beth’s most personal work … Read more
Dead YearsNight ThoughtsMy Ruin/Dirt Cult Records [2024] Album Overview: Night Thoughts is the sophomore album by Dead Years, a post-punk trio from Bielefeld, Germany. It follows their self-titled debut LP released in 2022 and presents a intense concept album exploring the theme of the night, its thought circles, and the quest for liberation. Released on … Read more
Blitzen Trapper has announced their new album 100’s of 1000’s, Millions of Billions will be released on May 17, 2024 via Yep Roc. The enthralling 12-track collection arrives nearly four years after 2020’s Holy Smokes Future Jokes, and sees the Portland, OR-based band leaning into their psych rock-washed, classic songwriting roots to create one of the finest works … Read more
The Decemberists have returned with the new single “Burial Ground,” marking their first new music in 6 years. With jangly guitars and swelling horns, the track is an instant singalong classic. It’s pop simplicity at its best, with lead-singer Colin Meloy’s reliably clever lyrics propelling it forward and featuring The Shins’ James Mercer on backing vocals. “‘Burial Ground’ … Read more
Psychedelic cosmonauts Solar Eyes will release their highly anticipated debut album on February 16th via Fierce Panda. Following three previous sun-dazzled EP releases – ‘Dreaming Of The Moon’, ‘Alcatraz’ and ‘Naked Monkey On A Spaceship’ — the band were snapped up by the Fierce Panda label earlier this year. The brainchild of Birmingham duo Glenn … Read more
The SmileWall Of EyesXL Recordings [2024] Album Overview: While their first album, A Light For Attracting Attention, could have been a one-and-done, The Smile returns! Thom Yorke, Johnny Greenwood, and Tom Skinner have assembled once more with the follow-up, Wall of Eyes. Wall of Eyes takes a different approach with longer, more dynamic song setups … Read more
Ivan The Tolerable is back with yet another release! This time with his first studio album. Lurcher taken from the album Infinite Peace – Out on Stolen Body Records on March 4th 2024. From Oli Heffernan: “This album began as a pipedream about 5 years ago and became reality in the Summer of 2023. I’ve … Read more
TopographiesInterior SpringDark Entries Records [2024] Album Overview: San Francisco band Topographies sophomore LP, Interior Spring, delves into themes of guilt, inherited trauma, and recovery. It’s an exploration of the complexities of human existence, where the title symbolizes both renewal and the persistence of past struggles. Through ten songs, the album offers atmospheric compositions, introspective lyrics, … Read more
J MascisWhat Do We Do NowSub Pop Records [2024] Album Overview: What Do We Do Now is the fifth solo studio album by J Mascis. Recorded at his Bisquiteen Studio in Western Massachusetts, it marks a departure from his usual solo acoustic style, incorporating full drums and electric leads while retaining acoustic rhythm parts. The … Read more
February 2024 sees Ghost Funk Orchestra blast off into new territory on their fifth album, A Trip To The Moon. The second single from the LP is “Again,” an emotionally charged example of a song which seems to be a record of a breakthrough moment. Romi Hanoch’s vocal performance climaxes in an arresting gut wrenching intensity and is matched throughout the song … Read more
Nick Kizirnis is a renowned indie-rock veteran hailing from Dayton, Ohio. Today’s premiere finds him returning to the forefront of the music scene with his latest single, “Every Moment.” Serving as the title track for his forthcoming album set to release on May 3rd via ATOM Records, this track is a testament to Kizirnis’ enduring … Read more
Dehd kicks off 2024 by announcing their fifth studio album, Poetry, due this May via Fat Possum Records. Alongside the announcement, Dehd shares the lead single and accompanying music video for “Mood Ring,” a fuzzy, crushed-out bop about falling for a boy on a motorcycle. It’s the tone-setter for all that Poetry is set to deliver as the … Read more
Pond—one of the most versatile, inquisitive, and accomplished bands of the psychedelic rock vanguard have released a new single, “Neon River” today. The single is a delightful seesaw, shifting between gossamer spans of acoustic beauty and slicing, shout-out-loud paroxysms that suggest Led Zeppelin in trim fighting form. It’s a new era of Pond, one that sees the … Read more
J. RobbinsBasiliskDischord Records [2024] Album Overview: Basilisk is J. Robbins’ second solo album, following Un-Becoming, released in 2019. Recorded between 2021 and 2022 at his Baltimore-based studio, The Magpie Cage, Basilisk features eleven songs reflecting Robbins’ shift towards a more personal and portable songwriting style. The album incorporates elements of rock, punk, and electronic music, … Read more
Sarah JaroszPolaroid LoversRounder Records [2024] Album Overview: Sarah Jarosz’ seventh album is a real change of pace for the folk/Americana singer/songwriter who was viewed as a bluegrass prodigy on mandolin and banjo. Largely known as a folk artist, here Jarosz stretches out to work with a few other songwriters—Daniel Tashian, Natalie Hemby, Jon Randall, and … Read more
Hovvdy announce their fifth album, Hovvdy, out April 26th on Arts & Crafts. The self-titled, 19 track double album is a statement piece that finds Charlie Martin and Will Taylor at the height of their powers, broadening the scope of their songwriting and adding new wrinkles to their sound, creating something wholly unique and exhilarating. The collection centers Hovvdy’s creative maturation in a true … Read more
On February 16th, the Atlanta trio Omni will release their latest and greatest album, Souvenir for Sub Pop. Following their previously released singles, “Exacto” and “Plastic Pyramid (Feat. Izzy Glaudini of Automatic), comes the spellbinding visualizer for their latest track, “INTL Waters,” which was created by the band’s drummer, Chris Yonker. The band shares about the song: “‘INTL … Read more
The UmbrellasFairweather FriendSlumberland Records [2024] Album Overview: The Umbrellas’ sophomore album, Fairweather Friend, follows their self-titled debut in 2021. This album sounds bigger in every way with enhanced songwriting, top-notch production, and even more confident vocals from Matt Ferrara and Morgan Stanley, which once again play off each other perfectly with alternating male/female leads. The … Read more
Here is a new video from The Smile. The Paul Thomas Anderson directed video for their current single “Friend Of A Friend” is taken from the band’s new, sophomore album Wall Of Eyes, which is out now. The video was premiered in 35mm alongside a surround sound album playback of Wall Of Eyes at a series of events before the … Read more