Feb 16, 2017 By Charles Steinberg Jeb Loy Nichols

Jeb Loy Nichols is the kind of travelled musical soul whose sojourns and encounters could paint the kinds of stories told over a bottle of whisky. Drawing from a life of emmersion in whatever music happened to move him as well as its diverse fraternity, Nichols returns with his new album Country Hustle out in North America on March 31st via his own label City Country City.Under the Radar is premiering the new single “Come See Me”.

Feb 16, 2017 By Christopher Roberts The Shins

The Shins are releasing a new album, Heartworms, on March 10 via Aural Apothecary/Columbia. The band has already shared two songs from the album, “Dead Alive” and “Name For You.” Now the band has shared another song from the album, “Mildenhall.”

Feb 16, 2017 By Christopher Roberts Drake

The Weeknd (aka Abel Tesfaye) released his new full-length album, Starboy, last November via XO/Republic. Now, in honor of his 27th birthday today, Tesfaye has shared a video for “Reminder.”

Feb 16, 2017 By Christopher Roberts Blanck Mass

Blanck Mass (the solo project of Fuck Buttons’ Benjamin John Power) is releasing a new album, World Eater, on March 3 via Sacred Bones. Previously the electronic musician shared the album’s first two singles, “Please” and “Silent Treatment.” Now “Please” has a video. Michael Tan directed the strange computer animated clip, which you can watch below.

Feb 16, 2017 By Christopher Roberts Sondre Lerche

Norwegian-born/Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Sondre Lerche is releasing a new album, Pleasure, on April 14. Previously he had shared videos for “Soft Feelings” and “I’m Always Watching You.” Now he has shared another song from the album, the fast-paced 7-minute long rocker “Violent Game.”

Feb 16, 2017 By Christopher Roberts Elliott Smith

Elliott Smith‘s 1997 classic Either/Or is getting a 20th anniversary reissue. The Expanded Edition is due out March 10 via Kill Rock Stars and includes five live tracks and four unreleased and rare tracks.

Feb 16, 2017 By Christopher Roberts Mew

Danish trio Mew are releasing a new album, Visuals, on April 28 via Play It Again Sam. Previously the band shared the album’s closing track, “Carry Me to Safety.” Now the band have shared another song from the album, “85 Videos,” via a music video that matches the album artwork and the visual that accompanied “Carry Me to Safety.”

Feb 16, 2017 By Christopher Roberts Martha & the Vandellas

Animal Collective are releasing a new EP, The Painters EP, tomorrow. Previously they shared the EP’s opening track, “Kinda Bonkers.” Now here’s their studio cover of Martha & the Vandellas’ “Jimmy Mack” (which was a Top 10 hit in 1967 and which Animal Collective have been playing live of late).

Feb 15, 2017 By Christopher Roberts Middle Kids

Middle Kids are a promising new Australian band who are signed to Domino and are releasing their self-titled debut EP via the label this Friday (February 17). Last night the Sydney band stopped by Conan to perform “Edge of Town,” which has a ‘90s alternative rock vibe.