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First things first: Grizzly Bear, at least for now, are done. The band was one of the biggest things in indie rock for a long time, but they haven’t released an album since 2017’s Painted Ruins, and they haven’t played a live show since the 2019 indie nostalgia-fest Just Like Heaven.  » Read More

Spring Summer, aka Jennifer Furches, has a new holiday song out today in collaboration with Superchunk’s Mac McCaughan. “Holiday Dream” is highly original Christmas fare, with a tasteful yet genuinely moving arrangement and some lyrics that capture the spirit of the season without resorting to cliche. “Holding hands down the Bowery/ Chestnut smoke and subway steam,”  » Read More

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When rappers go on trial, prosecutors often use their lyrics against them as evidence of criminal activity. It’s a controversial tactic, one that’s been curtailed by lawmakers in New York and California. The argument is that not everything people say in songs is strictly nonfiction and that talk of breaking the law in rap music is often creative license rather than autobiography.  » Read More

Two years ago, the Portland, Maine pop-punkers Weakened Friends — extremely clever band name — released their sophomore LP Quitter. Today, they’ve followed it up with a jittery, explosive, excitable new single called “Awkward.” The fizzy riffs and melodies hit from every angle, and Sonia Sturino sings about the delicious agony of being both socially uncomfortable and extremely attracted to someone: “Sorry if I’m awkward,  » Read More

Mary Timony is known for many musical projects, most notably Helium and Ex Hex. Last year, her project with Alec MacKaye called Hammered Hulls shared their debut album Careening. Today, she’s announcing her first solo album in 15 years, Untame The Tiger.  » Read More

Earlier this year, the Brooklyn art-rockers Foyer Red released their full-length debut Yarn The Hours Away. Today, the band is getting ready for a quick run of dates with kindred spirits Speedy Ortiz, and they’ve shared a couple more tracks. “Tallest Dogwood” comes from the Yarn The Hours Away sessions,  » Read More

Mary Timony has been involved in many notable bands over the years, including Helium, Ex Hex, Autoclave, and Wild Flag, but today she has announced her first new solo album in 15 years, Untame the Tiger, and shared its first single, “Dominoes,” via a music video. She’s also announced some 2024 tour dates.  » Read More

Lala Lala (aka Lillie West) has shared a new single, “Armida,” via a lyric video. The single is out now via Hardly Art.  » Read More