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Last year saw of Montreal mastermind Kevin Barnes following up their most simplistic album yet (2020’s synth-poppy UR FUN) with the experimental and screwy I Feel Safe With You, Trash.  » Read More

Stereolab have shared a live version of “Cybele’s Reverie” from their 1996 album Emperor Tomato Ketchup. It was recorded at The Hollywood Bowl in 2004, and it will be included on the band’s forthcoming fifth installment in their Switched On compilation series, Pulse of the Early Brain [Switched On Volume 5]. It will be out on September 2 via Warp in a variety of formats,  » Read More

Arctic Monkeys have announced a new album, The Car.  » Read More

Welcome to the 32nd Songs of the Week of 2022. This week there were three strong album tracks, songs from albums released today that weren’t previously put out as pre-release singles, that made the list.  » Read More

Earlier this year, ex-Gang of Youths guitarist Joji Malani launched his new solo project, Pei, debuting with his first single, “Honest” (co-written with Middle Kids’ Tim Fitz). Then, last month, he followed the track with another new single, “Themesong,” and announced details of his debut album, Pei’s Pagent, out October 10th via Broth Records.  » Read More

Red Hot Chili Peppers packed Toronto’s Roger’s Centre full on Monday night for a fun night of performances from Thundercat, The Strokes, and of course the Peppers themselves.  » Read More

On August 13th, Chicago’s Subterranean became the explosive backdrop for the illustrious phenomena known as Emo Nite. Those in attendance were treated to a plethora of pop punk and emo hits. From Panic! At The Disco to Taking Back Sunday, Green Day to 3OH!3, Blink-182 to Cobra Starship, the crowd eagerly indulged in an all-nite dance party that left them sweaty but rejuvenated.  » Read More

Ezra Furman has released a new album, All of Us Flames, today via ANTI-/Bella Union. Now that it’s out you can stream the whole thing here.  » Read More

Belgium-based outfit Boogie Belgique makes a hypnotic style of jazz, trip hop, and electronica, embracing prominent grooves, intimate soundscapes, and a nostalgic creative spirit. Since their founding in 2012 by leader Oswald Cromheecke, the band have released a string of albums, returning most recently with their 2016 album, Volta.  » Read More