25 New Songs Out Today
So many artists, so many songs, 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… Read More
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
After being found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking charges last year, R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, the Associated Press reports. U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelley delivered the sentence on Wednesday (6/29). Kelly, who didn't… Read More
Allan Franzner’s Hardcore Album Who Pays The Price? Is A Game Changer
One of the best rock albums of the year Who Pays The Price? is an instant classic as the newcomer Allan Franzner makes his voice heard through a collection of hardcore tracks as a passionate message is connected with each… Read More
Travis Barker’s hospitalization reportedly due to pancreatitis
Reports came in on Tuesday night (6/28) that Travis Barker had been hospitalized in Los Angeles, although a reason had not been given at the time. Now TMZ and People report that Barker is suffering from pancreatitis, and that was… Read More
Steve Lacy shares “Bad Habit,” reveals ‘Gemini Rights’ release date
Steve Lacy's recently announced sophomore album Gemini Rights now has a release date, and it's in just a couple weeks: July 15 via RCA (pre-save). A press release also reveals that the album was almost entirely written, produced, and performed… Read More
Levitation 2022 lineup: King Gizzard, JAMC, OSEES, Godspeed, Black Angels, more
Austin's Levitation Festival holds its 2022 edition on October 27-30 at downtown venues Stubbs, Mohawk, Empire, Hotel Vegas, Parish, Antone’s and Scoot Inn. They've just announced this year's lineup, which includes The Jesus & Mary Chain, King Gizzard & The… Read More
Weird Al covers “Peaches” with Presidents of the United States of America’s Chris Ballew
"Weird Al" Yankovic is in the midst of his massive "Ill Advised Vanity Tour," where he's (mostly) performing original songs instead donning crazy costumes and playing his famous parodies. He also performs a different cover in every city that has… Read More
Listen to Snail Mail’s cover of Superdrag’s “Feeling Like I Do”
Snail Mail has recorded two songs for the Spotify Singles series: a cover of Superdrag's “Feeling Like I Do” (from 2002's Last Call for Vitriol), and a new version of "Headlock" which was originally on her 2021 album Valentine. "I… Read More
Rocky Votolato preps first album in 7 years (stream “Evergreen”)
Long-running singer/songwriter Rocky Votolato is gearing up for his first album since 2015's Hospital Handshakes, Wild Roots, due September 9 via Spartan Records in the US and Thirty Something Records in Europe (pre-order). The album was produced, engineered, and mixed… Read More
Cherry Glazerr playing Mercury Lounge after show with Jack White
Cherry Glazerr have a few shows lined up this summer, including Madrid's Mad Cool Festival, Seattle's Day In Day Out festival, and a show opening for Jack White in Lewiston, NY on August 21. Right after the Jack White show,… Read More