Pittsburgh metalcore upstarts 156/Silence released one of our favorite punk albums of last year with Irrational Pull, and now they’re set to follow it with a new EP, Don’t Hold Your Breath, on October 29 via SharpTone Records (pre-order). It… Read More
Take it as an auspicious omen when you have to google the instruments used on a recording. Many listeners may find that the case with Máscaras, the fourth album by Canadian-Nicaraguan musician Brandon Valdivia, aka Toronto-based Mas Aya. A deft… Read More
It may not seem like it but The Electrical Life of Louis Wain might have the broadest appeal of any film released in 2021. Why? Well, this synopsis should answer all questions: The extraordinary true story of eccentric British artist… Read More
Bartees Strange has been playing a new song called “Weights” at his recent shows, and today he officially released the studio version. The genre-fluid artist goes in a driving punk/post-punk direction on this one, and it’s a serious ripper. About… Read More
Sylvia Ryder has led LA-based group Sugarplum Fairies since 1998, and has released eight albums of hazy dreampop over the last 23 years. A new compilation, Altar Songs 1998-2021 collects 15 of Sugarplum Fairies best tracks, including new versions of three songs… Read More
Lauren Rosas, an actress, model, singer and composer, has recently announced that she will be filming her very own podcast called “Sideshow 210”. An exciting initiative for Lauren, podcasts are also very popular with audiences of all ages. The artist… Read More
A Certain Ratio have announced a remix album, Loco Remezclada, which will be out November 5 via Mute. The album features songs from last year’s ACR Loco and this year’s trio of EPs, remixed by Dan Carey, Lou Hayter, The Orielles,… Read More
The Gaslight Anthem frontman and prolific solo artist Brian Fallon has announced a new album of renditions of classic hymns, Night Divine, due November 5 via Lesser Known Records/Thirty Tigers (pre-order). Brian produced and recorded the album himself, and the… Read More
She & Him, the winsome duo of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, are celebrating the 10th anniversary of A Very She & Him Christmas with a deluxe reissue due November 12 via Merge. (Preorder) It’s pressed on tinsel silver vinyl and includes… Read More
Here’s a roundup of recent tour news. Check the Tour Dates category for more. JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW James Vincent McMorrow has just announced a 2022 North American tour. “Genuinely my plan for this was ‘play all my favourite venues where I’ve had all… Read More