Alan Sparhawk shakes arms against a sea of troubles in the music video for “Not Broken,” a single off his upcoming collaborative album, With Trampled by Turtles. In the black-and-white clip, directed by Alexa Viscius, Sparhawk paces a concrete walkway as waves crash around him, ostensibly depicting his continued anguish …
Read More »Can Sade, Sam Smith, and Hunter Schafer Open People's Minds About Trans Rights?
It’s a sunny day in July, and the scene inside Gary’s Electric, a Brooklyn recording studio, is just as bright. Half a dozen musicians who all contributed to the upcoming compilation album Transa — an expansive celebration of trans people put together by the longtime music and healthcare nonprofit Red …
Read More »Father John Misty Previews New Album With Searing 7-Minute 'Screamland'
If you spent the remainder of your summer listening to Father John Misty‘s Greatish Hits album, surprise: Josh Tillman will be back with a new album this fall. Mahashmashana, Tillman’s sixth LP, arrives on Nov. 22 via Sub Pop. To pair with the announcement, Tillman revealed “Screamland,” an awesome 7-minute …
Read More »Minnesota's Music Community Reacts to Tim Walz's Rise: 'I Have So Much Hope'
When Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate on Aug. 6, most Americans were only vaguely aware that he existed. In the days that followed, we’ve learned about his background in education and the National Guard; his enthusiasm for flannel shirts, camo hats, and hunting; his …
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