Todd Rundgren's new album Space Force is out today, and on it he's collaborated with a different artist on every track. Guests include Sparks on the glammy, giddy "Fandango"; Adrian Belew (King Crimson, David Bowie) on the dreamy "Puzzle"; Crowded… Read More
Halloween is almost here, and to celebrate we're giving away a few items from the BrooklynVegan Shop: three seasonal records — and a turntable and speakers to play them with! Our Ultimate Halloween Vinyl Bundle includes an Audio Technica AT-LP60X… Read More
Violent Femmes wrap up their five-night City Winery residency tonight, Friday 10/14 (tickets). We caught the third night of the residency (10/11), where Gordon Gano, Brian Ritchie and current drummer John Sparrow (whose kit included a Weber grill) played a… Read More
Former R.E.M. drummer Bill Berry hasn't been in a band since he left the group after 1996's New Adventures in Hi-Fi, but he's back behind the kit as part of Athens, GA group The Bad Ends. The band are led… Read More
Green Day's classic 1997 album Nimrod came out 25 years ago today, and to celebrate, the band are releasing a 25th anniversary edition box set that features the original album, a disc of previously unreleased demos, and a live set… Read More
Winter, aka dream-pop artist Samira Winter, is not shy about the musical influences behind her terrific new album What Kind of Blue Are You? – a mix of '80s/'90s shoegaze and indie which she wears like a badge of honor. She also uses… Read More
Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA's Bobby Digital alter-ego is now an action figure! The new ReAction Figure version of Bobby stands 3.75" tall, with articulation, and comes packaged in a metallic cardback featuring cover art from Bobby Digital in Stereo. Previously… Read More
NJ's Massa Nera have long been staples of the current wave of screamo, and following a couple great splits, they're now finally ready to release their second full-length album, their first since their 2017 debut. It's called Derramar | Querer… Read More
Two weeks ago, I said it might be one of the biggest release weeks of the year, but this one might top it. I highlight 17 new albums below, Bill covers nine more in Bill's Indie Basement — including Bill… Read More
Sparta are back with a new self-titled album, and this one's a little different than past Sparta albums. Singer Jim Ward and longtime bassist Matt Miller made it remotely with a cast of collaborators, including Tucker Rule of Thursday on… Read More