Bartees Strange, Speedy Ortiz, L’Rain, and others will play the inaugural Liberation Weekend festival, which takes place in Washington D.C. at Black Cat and DC9 on the weekend of May 30. The two-day festival is organized by D.C. rockers Ekko Astral (who are also slated to play the fest) and …
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Bartees Strange stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live for a rousing performance of his new song “Backseat Banton.” Strange and his live band showcased the upbeat, blues-infused number, augmenting the song’s frenetic energy with red-tinged visuals and mirrors placed around the late-night show’s stage. “Backseat Banton” previews the artist’s upcoming third …
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Welcome to ourweekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more.This week, 21 Savage goes back home to his native London to team up with U.K. rap star Central Cee, indie hero Lucy Dacus returns with a stunning track off …
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It’s Friday the 13th, and Bartees Strange has some thoughts on the 1980 slasher of that name. “I love that the mom is killing everyone,” he says, spoiling the movie for anyone who’s resided under a log for the past 45 years. “This kid [Jason] had disabilities and everyone’s making …
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On the self-reflective rocker “Sober,” Bartees Strange learns something about himself: “Guess I’ve never had a guiding light/That’s why it’s hard to be sober.” His guitar whines with tension behind his voice. And by the bridge he acknowledges, “Sometimes I miss the boat, sometimes I make mistakes.” The song, which …
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Bartees Strange pens a literal “interstate love song” on the singer-songwriter’s new single “Lie 95.” “This song is about searching for love all across the Northeast corridor (I-95) — my universe,” Strange said of the track in a statement. “I’m thinking of Love in a broad way: partners, friends, and …
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In the weeks leading up to her latest project Bug, Kacy Hill is dealing with the usual pre-album jitters. The Arizona-born singer is used to these. She’s been in the industry for over a decade now, having gotten her start as a back-up dancer on Ye’s Yeezus Tour and eventually …
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When the Apple TV+ series The New Look premiered in February, it brought with it the true stories of Paris-based fashion designers — from Christian Dior to Coco Chanel — navigating the hardships of World War II. But the show also offered a new sound by way of its Jack …
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In her song, “At the Holiday Party,” St. Vincent describes a convivial scene in which everyone celebrating loosens up, maybe takes a few pills, and lets down their guard. It’s about enjoying a safe space and being yourself, and she brought that same vibe to Jack and Rachel Antonoff’s ninth …
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What is a folk festival to do after becoming a global news story? That was the central question for this year’s Newport Folk Festival, which over the past half-decade has drawn increased attention with a slew of surprise guests, world premieres, and special appearances — from Dolly Parton to Chaka …
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