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Watch tUnE-yArDs Battle Colorful Mannequins in “Real Thing” Video

Freak folk has a new queen, and she’s still ruling the world months after her latest release. Merill Garbus, aka tUnE-yArDs, has just shared a new video for “Real Thing” off of this year’s LP Nikki Nack via NPR. In a press release, Garbus said the following: I believe “Real Thing” was the one song I didn’t want […]

ALBUM STREAM: tUnE-yArDs – ‘Nikki Nack’

Art pop is still alive, and Merril Garbus may single-handedly be making sure that’s the case. tUnE-yArDs, Garbus’ once solo project that now includes bassist Nate Brenner, is returning with her third album, Nikki Nack, out May 6 via 4AD. With only a little more than a week to go until its release, it’s now been put […]

The Video For tUnE-yArDs’ “Water Fountain” Will Make Your Day

The diverse, polyrhythm-happy pop of tUnE-yArDs is a perfect partner to the finally-budding spring and summer weather. Its zany bounce, funky rhythms, and indomitable brightness wed with the sun-blinded warmth better than even the best fist-pumping punk anthems. It’s music made for dancing down sidewalks. The project of Merrill Garbus (and, to less heraldry, Nate Brenner) […]

tUnE-yArDs Shares New Single “Wait for a Minute”

Freak folk group tUnE-yArDs announced last month that a new album would be coming out May 6 via 4AD. The album, called Nikki Nack, will be a brighter, more accessible sound than the previous two albums. With the new single shared today, “Wait for a Minute,” we get a better understanding of how. Unlike the previously shared “Water […]

tUnE-yArDs Announces New Album ‘Nikki Nack’ and Tour

Good news, my fellow freak folk lovers. Creative mind and childlike artist tUnE-yArDs has taken to Twitter this morning to share a mash-up of new songs, meaning she’s got a new album on the way. Following up 2011’s magnificent w h o k i l l, the new album is titled Nikki Nack and comes out May 6 in […]

Fucked Up Share “Warm Change” and “Led By Hand” Feat. J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.)

Toronto hardcore fellas Fucked Up have shared two new tracks today: “Led By Hand” and “Warm Change,” the newest singles from their upcoming fourth studio album, Glass Boys, due out June 3 via Matador Records/Arts & Crafts. Their first single, “Paper The House,” saw similarities to 2008′s The Chemistry of Common Life, but “Led By […]

Listen: Jamie xx – “Girl”

James Blake‘s monthly BBC Radio 1 residency has always been fodder for fun music things – new music premieres, slick remixes, that charming fake Burial interview. Last month, Blake had fun with listeners again when he debuted a chill new track called “Bloke” from a gent dubbed “Simon Tallywhacker,” which didn’t sound fishy at all from the very moment […]

WEEKLY WAX: Vinyl Releases For The Week Of 3/23-3/29

Welcome back to Weekly Wax! Now that the bulk of the Record Store Day announcements are out of the way, we can get back to what you’ll be spending your money on before April 19 rolls around. This week’s highlights include a new pressing of The Starting Line‘s pop punk classic, Say It Like You […]

Pitchfork Music Festival Expands Lineup, Adds St. Vincent, Danny Brown, Cloud Nothings and Many More

After last month’s initial lineup announcement that featured headliners Beck, Neutral Milk Hotel and Kendrick Lamar, as well as about 20 other acts, Pitchfork Music Festival has filled out their 2014 lineup by announcing another wave of acts set to play the festival. St. Vincent, Avey Tare’s Slasher Flicks, Real Estate, Cloud Nothings and Deafheaven […]

Beck, Kendrick Lamar, And More To Play Pitchfork Music Festival

The first wave of artists has been announced for this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival, and, as usual, it’s an eclectic and exciting mix of names. At the top of the bill are Beck, whose new album, Morning Phase, hits stores later this month, rapper Kendrick Lamar, and the recently reunited Neutral Milk Hotel. Seventeen more […]

UTG INTERVIEW: Trails And Ways

We’re pleased to bring you this exclusive interview with up-and-coming dream-pop outfit, Trails And Ways! The band is stationed in California’s Bay Area and have been making waves with their song “Nunca” (which you can stream at the end of the interview), impressive cover of M83’s “Midnight City”, and entertaining live shows. UTG had the […]

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: The Hood Internet Release “The Mixtape Volume Six”

Just when you thought it was safe to try your hand at mashups, the masters of clash known as The Hood Internet have returned with The Mixtape Volume Six. Dropping on their official website earlier today, The Mixtape Volume Six continues The Hood Internet’s long history of dominating the urban mashup scene. The mix works […]