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SNBRN teams up with Holly Winter for “Sometimes”

SNBRN started off 2016 strong with the rare chance to tap into never-before heard Nate Dogg vocal samples on “Gangsta Walk,” a summery explosion of west coast vibes. Fortunately for us, it appears the SoCal producer is continuing his hot streak with a powerful new electro-pop single entitled “Sometimes.” Featuring Holly Winter behind the mic, she proclaims […]

REVIEW: I Love Makonnen – ‘I Love Makonnen 2’

Artist: I Love Makonnen Album: I Love Makonnen 2 Label: OVO Sound Genre: Hip-Hop, R&B I Love Makonnen entered the national conversation with his Drake-assisted “Tuesday” in the summer of 2014, but his self-titled OVO Sound EP hinted toward a much broader vision beyond the overt quirkiness of the left-field club anthem. After a year spent exploring his […]

ESSENTIAL LISTENING: Wolf Alice – “Bros”

North London rock group Wolf Alice has been getting plenty of hype in the last few years, but the teens have yet to let it get to their head. The four-piece dart between ’90s rock, moody grunge, aerial electronics, and dusty atmospherics similarly to the Smashing Pumpkins or The Breeders. After releasing several EPs over […]

Hear Heyrocco’s New Summery Single “Elsewhere”

Sometimes I get sad the 2000s are over. Alt rock saw its resurgence prime with bands like The White Stripes, The Starting Line, and The Vines. A lot of that talent came from British acts, but America had plenty of excellent contributions. It’s been a decade now since most of those bands’ hits rode the […]

Watch a Video for Torres’ Intense New Single “Sprinter”

Singer-songwriter Mackenzie Scott is a deadly powerhouse. She may seem sweet onstage as Torres, shuffling her shoes with witty banter, but once she grabs her guitar and tilts her head back to sing, she becomes a force to be reckoned with. Her sophomore album, Sprinter, drops May 4 via Partisan Records. In anticipation of its […]

WATCH: Twenty One Pilots – “Tear In My Heart”

In anticipation of their forthcoming album, Blurryface, Columbus, Ohio’s Twenty One Pilots have unveiled a new music video for their latest single, “Tear In My Heart.” Check it out below. “Tear In My Heart” is the second track to surface off the outfit’s highly anticipated new record, following the release of “Fairly Local” back in […]

Passion Pit Share “Until We Can’t (Let’s Go)”

Passion Pit have joined forces with NPR.org to debut a new track off their forthcoming album, Kindred. A bombastic, synth-heavy dance party, “Until We Can’t (Let’s Go)” is the third glimpse we’ve received of the Cambridge trio’s newest record, which will hit shelves nationwide on April 21 through Columbia Records. If you’d like to catch […]

The Story So Far Tease New Song Off Forthcoming Full-Length

The Story So Far are slated to release their third full-length studio album on May 19 through Pure Noise Records. In anticipation, the five-piece has shared a 15-second song teaser, which can be sampled here. It is preceded by the LP’s lead single, “Nerve,” which hit the web a few weeks back. If you like […]

Jamie xx Announces Debut Album ‘In Colour,’ Shares “Loud Places”

If you couldn’t stop playing Jamie xx‘s single “Girl” last year, get excited. The xx member and electronic musician has announced his debut album, In Colour, drops June 2 via Young Turks and features collaborations with The xx’s Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim, Young Thug, Popcaan, and Four Tet. Pre-orders are ongoing here. In […]

Pile Share Ridiculous “Rock and Roll Forever With The Customer In Mind” Video

Boston has a handful of incredible bands that are too modest to enjoy their own time in the spotlight. Without a doubt, the leaders of that are Pile. The rock band wield guitars to let out some of the best guitar solos you’ve heard in the last ten years all while seemingly unaware of their own […]

Elliott Smith Documentary ‘Heaven Adores You’ Screening Dates Revealed

Last year, we reported that a new Elliott Smith documentary was on its way to reaching the public’s eye. The film, titled Heaven Adores You, is directed by Nickolas Rossi. For the first time, it features unheard tracks, interviews with Smith’s friends and collaborators, and more previously guarded. Today, Rossi’s team announced the film’s theatrical release. Starting on […]

ALBUM STREAM: Ryley Walker – ‘Primrose Green’

On  March 31, singer-songwriter Ryley Walker will be releasing his brand new full-length, Primrose Green, via Dead Oceans. It’s a highly anticipated release riding on the 24-year-old’s ability to create ’70s-style folk with mindblowing ease. If you’re a fan of Tim Buckley, John Martyn, or Van Morrison, give it a listen asap. It’s streaming in […]