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Stream rising UK band ISLAND’s song and video, “Octopus”
“Octopus” is out via Frenchkiss Records London four-piece ISLAND returns with a hypnotic new single, “Octopus,” recorded in London last summer. The song finds the band relinquishing their traditional self-production duties to collaborate with Mikko Gordon (Thom Yorke), resulting in the band experimenting with more elaborate production, introducing new instrumentation, textures, and recording techniques to…
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Review: Caroline Polachek @ The Anthem – 5/19/2023 [Photos]
Desire, I Want To Turn Into You is out now on Perpetual Novice. Nobody in pop has both the weirdo credentials and voice that Caroline Polachek has. She’s intrigued listeners over the years as one-half of Chairlift, as the electronic/ambient Ramona Lisa (her post-Chairlift solo project), and as a person yelling at a flock of geese.…
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KAROL G Is A Cultural Phenomenon & Colombia’s New It-Girl
Mañana Será Bonito is out now via Universal Music Latin Last year, multi-talented Colombian artist KAROL G launched her most ambitious North American run yet on the $trip Love Tour, which I was lucky to catch on opening night at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. As a Colombian who once felt astonished by seeing Shakira crossover…
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YEAH YEAH YEAHS Announce 2023 Tour, Share “Blacktop” Video
Cool It Down is out now via Secretly Canadian Yeah Yeah Yeahs have unveiled a new music video for “Blacktop,” a stand-out from their GRAMMY-nominated 2022 album, Cool It Down. “‘Blacktop’ stuck out to me early on, the demo was very stripped down instrumentally and emotionally. It was a step towards what radical closeness feels…
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Goldenvoice announces 2023 Just Like Heaven Fest lineup
Just Like Heaven Fest returns Saturday, May 13th, 2023: Tickets Goldenvoice has announced the 2023 lineup for the third annual Just Like Heaven Fest. Bringing the biggest and best bands of indie rock and electro dance together for an unforgettable day of music, Just Like Heaven will take place in the golden foothills of Pasadena…
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Insomniac announces maiden voyage of EDSea
Pre-sale starts January 17; GA sale starts January 27: Tickets Insomniac, the world’s leading producer of live events and globally-known experiences, announces today its partnership with Vibee and Sixthman for the debut of EDSea. On November 4, 2023, EDSea will set sail for four nights transforming Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Joy into a premium cruise…
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Dora Jar returns with “Scab Song”: Watch
“Scab Song” is out via Original Sin Indie pop force Dora Jar is back with a new single, “Scab Song,” building on the illustrative songwriting and remarkable production fueling her 2021 EP, Digital Meadow. The song originates from a simple occurrence: “I wrote scab when I was nineteen because I had a scab on my…
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Stars Are Blind, and so were Critics: Why ‘Paris’ by Paris Hilton is timeless
Paris is out on Warner Records The wrath of critics was once feared, with faded rockstar dreams inspiring embittered opinions, and not too long ago, these opinions were the only ones you would hear. There were no social media platforms to voice opinions or stan armies to rush to an idol’s defense. Rather, the quality…
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Ten rising artists to add to your 2021 Bonnaroo schedule
See the 2021 Bonnaroo schedule HERE Bonnaroo‘s 20th anniversary is days away, and if you aren’t already deep-diving the lineup, I’ve got you covered. Of course, The Farm will be buzzing over Foo Fighters, Lizzo, and Tyler, the Creator headlining, but there’s nothing better than seeing new talent. So, here are ten rising artists to…
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Jessie Reyez talks ‘Suicide Squad’ and debut album: Lolla Interview
Before Love Came To Kill Us is out via FMLY/Island Records Canadian-Colombian songstress Jessie Reyez hit the Lollapalooza stage as a surprise guest during Grandon‘s set. The duo recently released “Rain,” a song created for the new Suicide Squad film that is out in theaters today. Over the last few years, Jessie has made a…
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