May 09, 2017 By Christopher Roberts alt-J

Alt-J are releasing their third album, Relaxer, on June 2 via Canvasback Music. Previously they shared “3WW,” which featured the vocals of Ellie Rowsell of Wolf Alice, as well as a video for “3WW,” and “In Cold Blood,” which sounded like something that could have easily been found on the band’s Mercury Prize-winning debut album from 2012, An Awesome Wave.

May 08, 2017 By Christopher Roberts Sigur Rós

Iceland’s Sigur Rós have announced Norður og Niður, a new six-day festival at Reykjavik’s Harpa venue from December 26 - 31. The band will perform four shows in Harpa’s main hall, Eldborg (which has a capacity of only 1,500 per show), on December 27, 28, 29, and 30.

May 08, 2017 By Christopher Roberts Chromatics

Johnny Jewel is releasing a new album, Windswept, this Wednesday, May 10, via his Italians Do It Better label. It features unreleased music from Jewel and his bands Chromatics and Desire, as well as collaborations with Glass Candy, Heaven, and Symmetry.

May 08, 2017 By Christopher Roberts Hundred Waters

Hundred Waters have shared a new song, “Particle.” It’s the first taste of their third album, which a press release says the band is finishing up with an eye to release it “in late 2017.”

May 08, 2017 By Christopher Roberts Harrison Ford

The first teaser trailer for Blade Runner 2049, the sequel to Blade Runner, was released back in December. Now here is a full on trailer for the much-anticipated sequel. It further shows the return of Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard, along with new cast member Ryan Gosling.

May 08, 2017 By Christopher Roberts Broken Social Scene

Broken Social Scene premiered a new song, “Halfway Home,” in March and the next day the band stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to perform the new single. Now the band’s new album has been announced.

May 08, 2017 By Christopher Roberts Waxahatchee

Waxahatchee (aka Katie Crutchfield) is releasing a new album, Out in the Storm, on July 14 via Merge. Now she has announced some new U.S. tour dates for July and August that feature her full backing band.

May 08, 2017 By Christopher Roberts Big Thief

Big Thief just released their debut album, Masterpiece, last May on Saddle Creek, but they have already have their sophomore album, Capacity, coming out on June 9, also on Saddle Creek.

May 08, 2017 By Christopher Roberts LCD Soundsystem

LCD Soundsystem originally broke up in 2011, but they have since reformed, have played some shows, and are prepping a new album.