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The new A24 film, I Saw the TV Glow, was released to select theaters last week and today the soundtrack was released. It features new songs by Bartees Strange, Jay Som, The Weather Station, Proper., Sloppy Jane featuring Phoebe Bridgers, Florist, Caroline Polachek, and more. Stream the whole thing here.  » Read More

For our recurring Self-Portrait feature, we ask musicians to take a self-portrait photo (or paint/draw a self-portrait) and write a list of personal things about themselves, things that their fans might not already know about them. This Self-Portrait is by Aidan Moffat of the Scottish duo Arab Strap.  » Read More

California-based singer/songwriter Monica Aben has spent the last few years crafting a wistful, naturalistic style of folk and indie pop, debuting with her 2019 LP, In Your Universe, followed by her 2021 EP, Postcards. She returned last year with a series of new singles and has continued the steady string of new releases this year, teasing her next EP,  » Read More

Columbus, Ohio and Surnadal, Norway didn’t quite make the cut for the list of cities mentioned in Huey Lewis’ “The Heart of Rock and Roll.” But no worries, as Snarls (denizens of the first city mentioned above) have made sure “that back beat rhythm” is alive and well in those towns and wherever else they may journey.  » Read More

It’s rare that covers albums live up to their billing. Typically, they are either boilerplate or staid and boring. Love, LA is not your typical covers album.  » Read More

Portland-based singer/songwriter Henry Chadwick is back tomorrow with his new EP, Leaving. Chadwick first debuted with his 2016 EP, Guest At Home, and his 2018 full-length record, Marlin Fisher. Most recently, he followed with a 2019 EP, The President of Make Believe, and his 2021 sophomore LP, We All Start Again.  » Read More

The ancient bleep and buzz of dial-up opens and closes Arab Strap’s eighth and probably best album. These bookends serve to humorously demarcate the online realm that much of this record inhabits, while also nodding at the advancing age of its creators.  » Read More

The Nigerian musician follows her debut full-length, Born in the Wild, with concerts in the United States, Europe, and more  » Read More

Pearl Jam bring on ex-Nine Inch Nails visual artist Former Nine Inch Nails visual artist Rob Sheridan has announced that he has been hired for the Pearl Jam tour of North America. “Very excited to finally tell you what’s kept us so busy recently: I’ve had the unique honor of directing/creating the first-ever tour visuals for one of the greatest live rock bands of our generation and a hugely formative […]