Richard Ashcroft (Formerly of The Verve) Shares Self-Directed Video for “Born to Be Strangers”

Natural Rebel Out Now via RPA and BMG

Oct 22, 2018 By Christopher Roberts

Richard Ashcroft (formerly of The Verve) released a new solo album, Natural Rebel, last week via Ashcroft's own label, RPA, and BMG. Now he has shared a video for previous single "Born to Be Strangers." Ashcroft self-directed the video, which features him dancing in front of a classic car (perhaps it's his own car). More

Beirut Announces New Album and Tour, Shares New Song/Title Track “Gallipoli”

Gallipoli Due Out February 1 via 4AD

Oct 22, 2018 By Christopher Roberts

Beirut (aka Zach Condon and his band) has announced a new album, Gallipoli, and shared its title track. He's also announced some tour dates. More

10 Best Songs of the Week: Julia Holter, Matthew E. White, Friendly Fires, and More

Plus Jamila Woods, Neneh Cherry, Thom Yorke, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks

Oct 19, 2018 By Christopher Roberts

An artist whose last song also made it to #1 on that week's list and an anti-Donald Trump protest song scheduled to be covered by many more artists head this week's Songs of the Week list. Plus Thom Yorkemakes the list yet again. More

Will Butler (of Arcade Fire) Teams Up with The Knocks for New Song and Video - “Sun Comes Up”

Original Version Appeared on Live Album Friday Night

Oct 19, 2018 By Christopher Roberts

Will Butler from Arcade Fire released his debut solo album, Policy, in 2015, and put out a live album, Friday Night, in 2016, both via Merge. Now he has teamed up with the electronic duo The Knocks for a new version of "Sun Comes Up," which was originally featured on the Friday Night live album. More

Ra Ra Riot Share New Song “This Time of Year”

New Album Due Out in 2019

Oct 19, 2018 By Christopher Roberts

Brooklyn's Ra Ra Riot have shared a new song, "This Time of Year." The single is out today on Rob The Rich Recordings via Caroline Music Group.  More

Moby Shows Life After Humans in the Video for “Falling Rain and Light”

Everything Was Beautiful, And Nothing Hurt Out Now via Mute

Oct 19, 2018 By Christopher Roberts

Moby released a new album, Everything Was Beautiful, And Nothing Hurt, back in March via Mute. Now he has shared a video for the album's "Falling Rain and Light."  More

How to Dress Well - Stream the New Album

The Anteroom Out Now via Domino

Oct 19, 2018 By Christopher Roberts

How to Dress Well (aka Tom Krell) released a new album, The Anteroom, today via Domino. Now that the album is out, you can stream the whole thing below. Also below are his upcoming tour dates.

Watch Chromeo Perform a Tiny Desk Concert for NPR Music

Head Over Heels Out Now via Big Beat/Atlantic

Oct 19, 2018 By Christopher Roberts

Canadian electro funk duo Chromeo released a new album, Head Over Heels, back in June via Big Beat/Atlantic. Now the band have stopped by NPR's offices to perform four songs as a Tiny Desk Concert.  More

Album of the Week: Neneh Cherry

Broken Politics Out Now via Smalltown Supersound

Oct 19, 2018 By Christopher Roberts

Neneh Cherry has released a new Four Tet-produced album, Broken Politics, today via Smalltown Supersound and it's our Album of the Week.

Empress Of - Stream the New Album, Plus New Tour Dates Announced

Us Out Now via Terrible

Oct 19, 2018 By Christopher Roberts

Empress Of (aka Lorely Rodriguez) has released a new album, Us, today via Terrible. Now that the album is out, you can stream the whole thing below. She has also announced some 2019 tour dates, which are below too. More