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Tomberlin (the project of Sarah Beth Tomberlin) is releasing a new album, i don’t know who needs to hear this…, on April 29 via Saddle Creek. Now she has shared the album’s fourth single, “sunstruck,” via video for it.  » Read More

Mdou Moctar have announced a remixed version of their 2021 album Afrique Victime, which will be out on April 19 via Matador. The album features remixes and appearances by a handful of African electronic artists. The group have shared a remix of the track “Taliat,” featuring MC Dougis and remixed by Ray Sapienz.  » Read More

Frontperson (the duo of The New Pornographers’ Kathryn Calder and Woodpigeon’s Mark Andrew Hamilton) are releasing their sophomore studio album, Parade, on April 29 via Oscar St. Now they have shared its third single, “Calgary ’88,” via a video for the new song.  » Read More

In 1982, two years after Graham Parker and his long-time backing band The Rumour parted ways after five absolutely brilliant albums, Parker decided to make his solo debut, Another Grey Area, with producer Jack Douglas, known then for producing Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, and perhaps most significantly, John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Double Fantasy.  » Read More

Tess Parks is releasing a new album, And Those Who Were Seen Dancing, on May 20 via Fuzz Club. Now she has shared the album’s third single, “Do You Pray?,” via a video for it.  » Read More

British post-rock band TRAAMS have announced a new album, personal best, and shared a new song from it, “The Light at Night,” which features Joe Casey of Protomartyr and was shared via a video directed by Lee Kiernan of IDLES and Charlotte Gosch.  » Read More

The lusciousness of Lucky Daye’s sophomore record, Candydrip, was a continuation of the sultry R&B the singer has become lauded for. The New Orleans native broke mainstream ground with his 2019 debut album, Painted, which brilliantly displayed his formidable songwriting skills and vocal range. Daye has the gift of illuminating the romantic experience with sincerity and specificity;  » Read More

The name Che Guevara means different things to different people. Aside from his pop-culture draw, Che Guevara remains a polarizing figure 57 years after his execution. Regardless of your take on the revolutionary, one thing can be agreed upon; his cause and persona will forever remain a hot-button issue. Guevara’s story is an addictive one.  » Read More

British duo Wet Leg (Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers) have landed at #1 on the official UK album chart for their self-titled debut album, which was released last week via Domino. The band have also shared a “Live on the Porch” session featuring them performing five songs from the album in their native Isle of Wight.  » Read More