Jan 25, 2022
By Joey Arnone
SOAK (Northern Ireland singer/songwriter Bridie Monds-Watson, who uses they/them pronouns) have announced the release of a new album, If I Never Know You Like This Again, which will be out on May 20 via Rough Trade. They have also shared a video for a new track from the album, “last july.” More
Jan 24, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Swedish duo Sally Shapiro (the project of producer Johan Agebjörn and an anonymous singer who goes under the name Sally Shapiro) have shared a video for their new single “Down This Road,” which features co-production from Israeli synthwave producer Highway Superstar. It is the latest release from the duo’s forthcoming album, Sad Cities, which will be out on February 18 via Italians Do It Better. More
Jan 24, 2022
By Caleb Campbell
Tomorrow, Peruvian-born, NYC-based artist Tambino is set to share his sophomore EP Sin Miedo. Tambino shared his eponymous debut EP in 2020, introducing the sound he has since coined as ‘cumbiagaze,’ a marriage of shoegaze and Tambino’s Latin musical heritage. The title of his latest EP, Sin Miedo, translates to “without fear,” a phrase Tambino intends to embody his shapeshifting approach to music and genre. More
Jan 24, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Ty Segall has shared the song “Story of the Century” from the upcoming soundtrack to the Matt Yoka documentary Whirlybird. The soundtrack is Segall’s first ever feature film score, and it will be out on February 22 via Drag City. More
Jan 24, 2022
By Caleb Campbell
This spring, Montreal-based alt pop singer/songwriter Sophia Bel is set to share her debut LP, Anxious Avoidant. Mixing together the ‘90s trip hop and 2000s emo pop influences of her youth, Bel encapsulates the era’s angst and irresistible hooks in perfect clarity. Fans last heard from Bel in November with her single, “2AM (And I Did It Again),” and today she’s shared her latest single from Anxious Avoidant, “Lonely After Curfew,” premiering with Under the Radar. More
Jan 21, 2022
By Mark Redfern (with Joey Arnone)
Welcome to the third Songs of the Week of 2022. This week there were some exciting new album announcements (Hatchie, Daniel Rossen, Melody’s Echo Chamber, Jenny Hval) and Beach House put out another five songs from their new album. More
Jan 21, 2022
By Joey Arnone
The Bird and the Bee (Inara George and Greg Kurstin) have shared an animated video for their new song “Lifetimes.” The song was created to commemorate the 15th anniversary of their 2007 self-titled debut album. More
Jan 21, 2022
By Austin Saalman
Steeped in its region of origin’s booming counterculture, Linda Ronstadt’s vastly underrated eponymous third solo album possesses an irresistibly down-home sound, amplified by the presence of her up-and-coming peers, rendering it a foundational recording of its genre. Although the album’s commercial failure prompted Ronstadt’s departure from Capitol, Linda Ronstadt is a remarkable release, its solid musicianship and twangy charm having helped set an early stage for the emergent country rock subgenre soon to take American radio by storm, perfecting the timeless postcard notion of a breezily romantic ’70s Los Angeles for a nation yet beguiled by its hazy mythology. More
Jan 21, 2022
By Austin Trunick
Meat Loaf, the legendary singer and actor who made his mark in the 1970s, passed away last night at age 74. His 1977 album Bat Out of Hell remains one of the best selling records of all time. As an actor, he had memorable performances in Rocky Horror Picture Show, Fight Club, Wayne’s World, Leap of Faith, Focus, and more. His death was reported via an official post on his Facebook page. More
Jan 21, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Foo Fighters have shared a new song, “Fraggle Rock Rock.” The song is featured on the forthcoming Apple TV+ reboot of Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock, titled Back to the Rock. More
