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It’s funny in retrospect to think that Captains of the Clouds was the least consequential of the three films that Michael Curtiz directed for Warner Bros. in 1942.  » Read More

Broken Social Scene have announced a North American tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album, You Forgot It In People. Tickets are to go on sale this Friday (May 6) at 10 a.m. local time.  » Read More

New Zealand singer/songwriter Aldous Harding released a new album, Warm Chris, in March via 4AD. Now she has shared an animated video for the album’s “Tick Tock.” Harding co-directed the quirky video with animator Chris McD.  » Read More

L.A.-based teenage punk band The Linda Lindas released their debut album, Growing Up, last month via Epitaph (stream it here). Last night they were the musical guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where they gave a spirited performance of the album’s “Oh!” With drummer Mila de la Garza being only 11, that makes her the youngest musical performer ever on The Tonight Show.  » Read More

Japan’s CHAI have shared a video for their new single “Surprise.” They have also announced a new set of tour dates in support of their most recent album, WINK.  » Read More

DC Gore of British trio Little Cub has announced the release of his debut solo album, All These Things, which will be out on July 29 via Domino. He has also shared a video for a new single from the album, “I Like You.”  » Read More

Lady Gaga has shared a new song, “Hold My Hand.” The song was written for the upcoming film Top Gun: Maverick, and will be featured throughout the film. It was produced by Lady Gaga and BloodPop.  » Read More

The Afghan Whigs have announced a new album, How Do You Burn?, and shared a new song from it, “The Getaway,” via a video for it. How Do You Burn? is the band’s first new album in five years and features contributions by late Mark Lanegan, who sings backing vocals on two tracks. The band have also announced some tour dates.  » Read More

Brooklyn-based quartet Florist are releasing a new self-titled album on July 29 via Double Double Whammy. Now they have shared its second single, “Spring in Hours,” via a fan-sourced video made up of footage from over 125 collaborators from around the world. The band have also announced a U.S. summer tour.  » Read More