Daniel Lanois has released a new song, “Torn Again,” which features a spoken word performance by the late Leonard Cohen. It features pedal steel guitarist Rocco Deluca, who creates a gorgeous, ethereal backdrop for Cohen’s sorrowful lines and unmistakable voice.… Read More
After holding a virtual edition on Twitch in 2020, Move Forward Fest has announced their return for 2021, which will be an in-person event that also streams live. It happens on September 16 and 17 at Knockdown Center in Queens,… Read More
Live music is back, Brooklyn metal/punk venue Saint Vitus Bar has been announcing shows again, and they just added another great one to their initial lineup. Blackened Philly punks Devil Master, who released their great debut album Satan Spits on… Read More
So much rap music comes out all the time, and especially with frequent surprise releases, it can be hard to keep track of it all. So, as a way to help keep up with all of it, here’s a roundup… Read More
We’re sad to report that David Gamble, who was one-half of great late-’70s/early-’80s Athens, GA post-punk duo The Method Actors, has died after a battle with cancer. News came via Vanessa Briscoe Hay of fellow Athens, GA band Pylon, who wrote,… Read More
Edgar Wright‘s terrific The Sparks Brothers documentary premiered in theaters a couple weeks ago and they’ve now announced that it will be available to rent via most streaming services (Amazon, AppleTV, VUDU, etc) and on-demand starting Friday, July 9. You… Read More
With COVID cases on the decline and vaccination rates on the rise, tours and festivals are being announced and happening again. Head here for more coronavirus-related news and check the Tour Dates category for more tour-related news. CHICANO BATMAN Chicano Batman just released a… Read More
So many artists, so little time. Each week we review a handful of new albums (of all genres), round up even more new music that we’d call “indie,” and talk about what metal is coming out. We post music news, track premieres, and more all day. In… Read More
SummerStage is returning to NYC parks this summer, and they announced their lineup of free shows at the beginning of the month. They’ve now added more free shows in Central Park, including Yo La Tengo and Mountain Movers on September… Read More
Experimental band Black Dice have announced Mod Prog Sic, their first album since 2012’s Mr. Impossible. It will be out September 27 via FourFour Records, the new label from DFA co-founder Jonathan Galkin. The first single is “White Sugar,” a… Read More