Jack Johnson has released a new song, “One Step Ahead,” which will appear on his first new album in five years, Meet the Moonlight, set to arrive June 24 via Brushfire/Republic Records. Johnson made Meet the Moonlight with celebrated producer Blake Mills, and “One Step Ahead” pairs Johnson’s plucky, laidback …
Read More »Seventeen Embrace a Beatific Vibe as They Tease First English-Language Single 'Darl+ing'
K-pop stars Seventeen have released a teaser for their first English-language single, “Darl+ing, which is set to arrive next week, April 15. The preview includes a short video clip with what’s ostensibly a snippet of the new song — a cinematic build-up with soaring big piano chords and some pounding …
Read More »Interpol Preview 'The Other Side of Make-Believe' LP With 'Toni'
Interpol have announced the release of their seventh LP, The Other Side of Make-Believe, which arrives July 15 via Matador. The band have also dropped the video for the album’s first single, “Toni,” the first installment of a two-part film. In the Van Alpert-directed visual, frontman Paul Banks pulls up …
Read More »Poliça Preview New Album With Cinematic Single 'Alive'
Poliça have shared a new single, “Alive” — the first listen of the band’s upcoming sixth album, Madness, out June 3 via Memphis Industries. “Bad things happen, the fire goes out; even with the best flammables it stays dark until nothing matters becomes the fire itself,” singer Channy Leaneagh explained …
Read More »'I Can Say How I Feel, No Matter What': The Liberation of Omar Apollo
Here he comes now, sauntering down the sidewalk in L.A.’s Westchester neighborhood, a few blocks from LAX — iced coffee in hand, friend by his side, and a Whitney Houston song on his mind. “I’m saving all my love for youuuu,” he hum-sings with effortless soul and a soft smile, …
Read More »Maggie Rogers Announces New Album 'Surrender'
Maggie Rogers has announced her new album Surrender, the singer-songwriter’s first LP since her stunning major label debut Heard It in a Past Life in 2019. Rogers began work on Surrender — out July 29 via Capitol Records and available to preorder now — in early 2020 after a lengthy …
Read More »King Princess' 'For My Friends' Is a Poignant Portrayal of Lifelong Friendships
King Princess will release a new full-length, titled Hold On Baby, later this year — and to mark the announcement, the singer has dropped “For My Friends,” an ebullient, hook-laden pop ballad slated to appear on the album. The single follows “Little Bother,” a collaboration with Fousheé released earlier this …
Read More »Weezer to Release 'SZNZ: Spring,' the First of Four Seasonal EPs, on Spring Equinox
Over six months after Weezer first revealed plans for their ambitious “Seasons” project, the first installment of that song cycle will arrive this Sunday. Now dubbed SZNZ, the year-long endeavor finds Rivers Cuomo and company releasing four new EPs over the next four seasons. SZNZ: Spring arrives first on March …
Read More »Tove Styrke Has Been Around for a Hot Sec. It's About Time You Paid Attention
When it comes to touring, Tove Styrke has been indie-pop royalty’s secret weapon. She provided the perfect prelude for Lorde on her massive Melodrama tour in 2018, and just wrapped as an opener for Marina. But it’s Tove’s time now. And you should say her name right, too. It’s Too-vah …
Read More »Florence and the Machine Confirm New Album 'Dance Fever,' Share 'My Love' Video
Florence and the Machine will release a new LP, Dance Fever, on May 13 via Republic Records. The band has shared the album’s third single, “My Love,” along with an ornate music video directed by Autumn de Wilde and choreographed by Ryan Heffington. Dance Fever — produced by Florence Welch, …
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