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Music-based biopics, or series are often (but crucially, not always) a dodgy proposition. While a few have been terrific, many of them are poorly acted, stretch the truth one too many times for dramatic effect, and often miss what made whatever made, or makes, the artist great in the first place. This semi-authorized series, based on guitarist Steve Jones’ autobiography Lonely Boy,  » Read More

There was not a more exciting time to be a follower of post-rock than the early 2000s.  » Read More

Jack White is releasing a new album, Entering Heaven Alive, on July 22 via Third Man. Now he has shared another song from it, “If I Die Tomorrow,” via a Western-themed video.  » Read More

Pixies have shared a new song, “There’s a Moon On.” It is the lead single from their upcoming eighth studio album, Doggerel, which was announced yesterday and will be out on September 30 via BMG.  » Read More

Danger Mouse and The Roots frontman Black Thought have shared a new single, “Because,” featuring Joey Bada$$, Russ, and Dylan Cartlidge. It is the latest release from their forthcoming album, Cheat Codes, which will be out on August 12 via BMG.  » Read More

The Black Angels have announced the release of a new album, Wilderness of Mirrors, which will be out on September 16 via Partisan. They have also shared a video for the album’s lead single, “El Jardín.” The video stars The Walking Dead’s Austin Amelio and his son, Lev.  » Read More

Blondie have announced the release of a box set, Blondie: Against the Odds 1974-1982, which will be out on August 26. The box set, which will be available on standard and deluxe CD and vinyl, includes the band’s first six albums recorded for Chrysalis (Blondie, Plastic Letters, Parallel Lines, Eat To The Beat, Autoamerican, and The Hunter) along with a variety of demos,  » Read More

Scotland’s Belle and Sebastian have shared a new song, “A Bit of Previous,” via a video. The song shares the title of their newest album, A Bit of Previous, which came out last month via Matador, but confusingly wasn’t featured on that album. Instead it’s a standalone single.  » Read More

Cass McCombs has announced the release of a new album, Heartmind, which will be out on August 19 via ANTI-. He has also announced a tour, and has shared a video for the new album single “Unproud Warrior,” which features Wynonna Judd and Charlie Burnham.  » Read More