Aug 25, 2023 By Mark Redfern (with Andy Von Pip)

Welcome to the 26th Songs of the Week of 2023. Last week’s Songs of the Week was our first one after a month-long hiatus and there were a lot of strong choices (plus we put together a playlist of all the great songs we missed while on vacation). This week, the pickings weren’t as plentiful, but there were still some new tracks we liked. More

Aug 23, 2023 By Mark Redfern

Anjimile (full name Anjimile Chithambo) is releasing a new album, The King, on September 8 via 4AD, his first album for the label. Now he has shared its third single, “Animal,” via a music video. The protest song was inspired by the death of George Floyd and Anjimile notably sings “If you treat me like an animal/I’ll be an animal.” More

Jun 29, 2023 By Mark Redfern

Anjimile (full name Anjimile Chithambo) is releasing a new album, The King. Now he has shared its second single, the short and delicate “Father,” via a lyric video. More

Jun 21, 2023 By Laura Studarus

Behold, another Why Not Both Wednesday! Over the years we have interviewed so many amazing guests that we are releasing a series of Best of Why Not Both episodes which feature clips from our favorite chats. Join us as we unravel the secrets of these amazing individuals who have fearlessly pursued various artistic avenues and discovered their true passion. More

May 26, 2023 By Mark Redfern

Welcome to the 19th Songs of the Week of 2023. This week we lost the Queen of Rock. Tina Turner’s death was the kind of passing that makes the world pause and garners comments from world leaders. More

May 23, 2023 By Mark Redfern

Anjimile (full name Anjimile Chithambo) has announced a new album, The King, and shared its title track via a lyric video. More

Oct 19, 2021 By Joey Arnone

Anjimile has just signed to 4AD, and has shared his debut release for the label, the single “Stranger.” More

Sep 28, 2021 By Joey Arnone

Psychic Hotline (the record label founded by Sylvan Esso) have shared the second installment of their singles series with a pair of two new covers: a Bartees Strange, Eric Slick, and Ohmme cover of TV on the Radio’s “Province” and an Anjimile cover of Beverly Glenn-Copeland’s “Ever New.” Both covers are out now, and will receive a physical 7-inch single release in early 2022. More

Jun 16, 2021 By Laura Studarus

Welcome to Why Not Both Wednesdays. This week, Anjimile tells us how he works to empower fellow artists and create space for queer musicians. More

May 04, 2021 By Mark Redfern

This Friday Anjimile is releasing Reunion, a new EP featuring expanded orchestral versions of songs from his debut album, Giver Taker. Now he has shared its second single, “1978 (Reunion),” a new version of the album’s “1978,” this time featuring guest vocals from Lomelda. More

Apr 16, 2021 By Mark Redfern (with Joey Arnone, Caleb Campbell, and Emma Goad)

Welcome to the 14th Songs of the Week of 2021. In this week’s news, the case against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd wound down, with closing arguments expected on Monday. More

Apr 13, 2021 By Joey Arnone

Anjimile has announced a new EP which will feature expanded orchestral versions of songs from his debut album, Giver Taker, along with collaborations with artists Jay Som, SASAMI, and Lomelda. The EP’s lead single, “In Your Eyes (Reflection),” which features Jay Som, has also been shared. Reunion will be out on May 7 via Father/Daughter. More

Nov 12, 2020 By Joey Arnone

Boston-based singer/songwriter Anjimile has shared a video for “Baby No More,” a track from their critically-acclaimed debut album Giver Taker. More

Oct 13, 2020 By Christopher Roberts

Anjimile, a queer and trans singer/songwriter based in Boston, released his acclaimed debut album, Giver Taker, last month via Father/Daughter. Now he has shared a remix of the album’s “Baby No More” by Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist NNAMDÏ. More