Nov 22, 2016 By Christopher Roberts Peter Doherty

The Libertines released their first new album in 11 years, Anthems for Doomed Youth, last September. Now the band’s Pete Doherty (now going by Peter) is releasing a new solo album, Hamburg Demonstrations, on December 2 via BMG/Clouds Hill.

Nov 22, 2016 By Christopher Roberts

The great Champaign, Il based indie record label Polyvinyl turns 20 this year. To honor that, this Friday they are putting out a new compilation, Polyvinyl Plays Polyvinyl, in which its artists cover other artists on the label.

Nov 22, 2016 By Christopher Roberts HAIM

HAIM are featured in a new video put together by the California State Lottery to help highlight that some of the funds go to education. In the video Danielle, Este, and Alana Haim return to their old high school, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, to surprise their former history teacher, Mr. Freedman, who made a big impact on them.

Nov 21, 2016 By Christopher Roberts Father John Misty

Father John Misty has shared a brand new song, “Holy Hell.” The piano-ballad seems to be commenting on the current political climate and the media coverage of the election, referring to the “highly effective rhetoric” and the “perverts who get off on it.”

Nov 21, 2016 By Christopher Roberts Cloud Nothings

Cloud Nothings are releasing a new album, Life Without Sound, on January 27, 2017 via Carpark. Previously the band shared the album’s first single, “Modern Act,” as well as a video for the song.

Nov 21, 2016 By Christopher Roberts Grizzly Bear

Few indie rock and hip-hop musicians not named Kanye West or Azealia Banks appear happy about the election of Donald Trump. During the primaries Grizzly Bear’s Ed Droste was a strong supporter of Bernie Sanders before throwing his weight behind Hillary Clinton in the general election.

Nov 21, 2016 By Christopher Roberts Kate Bush

Kate Bush is releasing a new 3-CD live album, Before the Dawn, recorded during her Hammersmith Apollo residency in London in 2014, which were her first shows in 35 years. It’s due out December 2 via Conchord.

Nov 21, 2016 By Christopher Roberts The xx

The xx are releasing a new album, I See You, on January 13 via Young Turks. Previously the band shared the album’s first single, “On Hold” (which prominently samples Hall & Oates’ 1981 classic “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)”).

Nov 18, 2016 By Mark Redfern Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings

Modern soul legend Sharon Jones (of Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings) has died at age 60. The singer had been battling pancreatic cancer. A statement was released this evening on the Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings Facebook page that in part read: “We are deeply saddened to announce Sharon Jones passed away today after a heroic battle against pancreatic cancer.