Toronto band Kiwi Jr released their Sub Pop debut, Cooler Returns, back in January, and it’s a baker’s dozen of ridiculously catchy three-minute pop nuggets that deliver massive sing-along-choruses. If you haven’t checked it out yet, give it a spin… Read More
Between our daily coverage, our Notable Releases and Indie Basement columns, and our monthly punk and rap roundups, we post tons of new music all the time here on BrooklynVegan. In an effort to keep track of all the new… Read More
This week: late reggae and dancehall icon U-Roy gets a terrific sendoff; A Place to Bury Strangers are both more raw and more melodic than usual on their new EP; Broken Social Scene‘s Kevin Drew goes post-rock; and new UK… Read More
Following two slightly lighter release weeks, the music world is back in full force with a slew of heavy hitters out this week. I highlight five (technically six, one from last week) new releases below, and you can also head… Read More
John Lydon is being sued by former Sex Pistols bandmates Steve Jones and Paul Cook for the right to use the band’s songs in Danny Boyle’s upcoming biopic miniseries about the UK punk icons. Earlier this year, Lydon (who went by Johnny… Read More
La Femme released Paradigmes back in April — it’s the third album from these Parisians and takes them in more electronic directions while maintaining the group’s tres chic style. If you haven’t given it a spin yet, you can do so below,.… Read More
After revealing the Longlist for its 2021 edition, the Polaris Music Prize has whittled that down to 10 nominees for Canadian Album of the Year. Here they are: Leanne Betasamosake Simpson – Theory of Ice Cadence Weapon – Parallel World… Read More
A Place to Bury Strangers release their new EP, Hologram, this wee. It’s the first release featuring the new trio lineup of the band, and also marks their first for their own label, Dedstrange. Hologram is both rougher and rawer… Read More
Jay-Z-founded and curated Philadelphia festival Made in America is returning in 2021 over Labor Day Weekend, on September 4 and 5 at Ben Franklin Parkway. Since announcing the lineup they’ve made some updates, adding Kehlani, Young Thug, Coi Leray, Latto,… Read More
Soccer Mommy released her sophomore album, color theory, last year, and ahead of her fall tour supporting it she’s shared a new single, “rom com 2004.” It was produced by Bon Iver/Low collaborator BJ Burton, and Sophie Allison says she… Read More