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Phoenix have shared their first new song in two years, “Alpha Zulu.” It is out now via Glassnote.  » Read More

Phoebe Bridgers has shared a video for her song “Sidelines.” The song was written for the new Hulu show, Conversations with Friends, which is an adaptation of the 2017 novel by Irish author Sally Rooney.  » Read More

NYC-based band dayaway is the new dream pop project from Amber Renee and Graham Marsh of indie pop duo CLAVVS. The pair’s new project sees them leaning into a beachy nostalgic haze, replete with shoegaze guitars, breezy percussion, and washed-out chillwave synths. The band debuted earlier this year with their single “cool water” and announced their forthcoming self-titled EP last month with the title track,  » Read More

Andrew Bird is releasing a new album, Inside Problems, this Friday via Loma Vista. Now he has shared the album’s third and final pre-release single, “Make a Picture,” via a video that features lots of cats, among other things.  » Read More

Beth Orton has announced the release of a new album, Weather Alive, which will be out on September 23 via Partisan. Orton has also shared a video for the album’s title track.  » Read More

Will Butler (formerly of Arcade Fire) has shared two new singles: “A Stranger’s House” and “Nearer To Thee.” Butler has also shared a self-directed video for “A Stranger’s House,” and has announced a set of upcoming tour dates for August. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. local time.  » Read More

Cat Power (aka Chan Marshall) has shared a cover of The Rolling Stones’ 1969 song “You Got the Silver.” The new cover follows the release of her latest album Covers, which came out in January via Domino.  » Read More

Under the Radar went to Estonia for what turned out to be a novel experience as Tallinn Music Week teamed up with Station Narva.  » Read More

In Makavejev’s hands, The Coca-Cola Kid feels like the darkest soda commercial you’ll ever see.  » Read More