Aug 16, 2018 By Christopher Roberts Death Cab for Cutie

Death Cab for Cutie are releasing a new album, Thank You For Today, this Friday (August 17) via Atlantic. Last night the band stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform the album’s first single “Gold Rush” on the air. Then they did a mini concert of four other songs for a web-exclusive performance, including Thank You For Today tracks “Autumn Love,” “Your Hurricane,” and “Summer Years,” as well as the classic track “The Sound of Settling” (from 2003’s Transatlanticism).

Aug 15, 2018 By Christopher Roberts Suede

Britpop originators and survivors Suede are releasing a new album, The Blue Hour, on September 21 via Rhino. Previously they shared a trailer for the album, a video for a dramatic new song, “The Invisibles,” and the second single from the album, “Don’t Be Afraid If Nobody Loves You.” Now they have shared a third single from the album, “Life Is Golden,” via a video for the song.

Aug 15, 2018 By Christopher Roberts Madeline Kenney

Madeline Kenney is releasing her sophomore album, Perfect Shapes, on October 5 via Carpark. Previously she shared a video for its first single, “Cut Me Off” (which was our #1 Song of the Week). Now she has shared another new song from the album, “Overhead,” via a self-directed video.

Aug 15, 2018 By Austin Trunick Web Exclusive

On August 17^th, Lakeshore Records will digitally release It’s Always Blue: Songs from Legion, an album of classic songs re-imagined by composer Jeff Russo and Noah Hawley, creator of the television series Legion.

Aug 15, 2018 By Julia Underwood Outside Lands

Last weekend Outside Lands went down in Golden Gate Park.

Aug 15, 2018 By Christopher Roberts Richard Ashcroft

Richard Ashcroft (formerly of The Verve) has announced a new solo album, Natural Rebel, and some UK tour dates.

Aug 15, 2018 By Christopher Roberts Connan Mockasin

New Zealand’s Connan Mockasin has announced his third album, Jassbusters, as well as an accompanying film, Bostyn ‘n Dobsyn. He’s also shared a video for its first single, “Con Conn Was Impatient,” which is also a clip from Bostyn ‘n Dobsyn.

Aug 15, 2018 By Christopher Roberts Father John Misty

Father John Misty (aka Josh Tillman) released a new album, God’s Favorite Customer, back in June via Sub Pop worldwide (except for Europe, where it’s on Bella Union). Now he has done a session for Spotify where he covers Gillian Welch’s “Everything Is Free” and performs a new synth-pop version of “Mr. Tillman.”

Aug 15, 2018 By Christopher Roberts Cat Power

Cat Power (aka Chan Marshall) is releasing a new album, Wanderer, on October 5 via Domino. Previously she shared a video for the album’s short opening track (and title track), “Wanderer.” Now she has shared the album’s first official single, “Woman,” via a video for the song. “Woman” features Lana Del Rey on backing vocals.