Ryan Leas

Back in the beginning of February, Röyksopp announced their first album since 2014, Profound Mysteries — though they’re calling it a “conceptual project.” We’ve heard a bunch of songs from it so far, including “(Nothing But) Ashes…,” “The Ladder,” “Impossible,”  » Read More

We’ve Got A File On You features interviews in which artists share the stories behind the extracurricular activities that dot their careers: acting gigs, guest appearances, random internet ephemera, etc.  » Read More

Under The Influence is a new revival of a very old Stereogum franchise, in which we ask artists to talk about the inspirations behind their albums. From other music, to film, to novels, to stray notes left behind by friends, and who knows what else, this is what’s on people’s minds when they’re writing the songs we eventually come to know and love.  » Read More

Last weekend, Coachella finally returned for its first installment since 2019. That was just the first weekend, and today Part 2 kicks off. Like last week, the festival has partnered with YouTube to livestream a bunch of stuff for those of us who aren’t at the fest ourselves.  » Read More

In the last few years, Speedy Wunderground has been on a tear, helping fuel the new wave of guitar bands coming out of England and Ireland. Now, Dan Carey has found another new signing. The latest group to join the Speedy Wunderground family is Moreish Idols, a five-piece originally hailing from a Cornish coastal town and now based in London.  » Read More

Two months ago, Sinead O’Brien announced her debut album Time Bend And Break The Bower. So far we’ve heard a couple songs from it, including “Girlkind” and “Holy Country.” Today, she’s back with another.  » Read More

At the beginning of 2021, the bug-eyed Swedish post-punk outfit Viagra Boys returned with their sophomore album Welfare Jazz. When I interviewed frontman Sebastian Murphy at the time, he alluded to the fact that they already had another album pretty much ready to go. While it mutated a bit from that point,  » Read More

Back in March, Sound Of Ceres announced a new album called Emerald Sea, featuring narration from none other than Marina Abramović. At the time, they also shared a new song called “Arm Of Golden Flame.” Today, they’re back with another.  » Read More

Last month, Say Sue Me announced their new album The Last Thing Left. At the time, they also shared a new song called “Around You.” Today, they’re back with another.  » Read More