Jun 28, 2013 By Laura Studarus Distortion Mirrors

A while back, we had the pleasure of debuting “Phantomoptica” a track from Distortion Mirrors. Since the band has switched things up, taking their sound in a more industrial route, with hints of Smashing Pumpkins and My Bloody Valentine. We have the new single.

Jun 28, 2013 By Laura Studarus Franz Ferdinand

Take a taste of Franz Ferdinand’s forthcoming album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, due out August 27 via Domino.

Jun 28, 2013 By Laura Studarus Janelle Monáe

Good news Janelle Monáe fans—her sophomore album The Electric Lady will see the light of day on September 10 via Bad Boy/Universal.

Jun 28, 2013 By Laura Studarus David Lynch

As previously reported Nine Inch Nails teamed up with David Lynch to film a video for a cut from their forthcoming album Hesitation Marks.

Jun 28, 2013 By Laura Studarus

Happy Friday! Here, have a Pixies song—the first new tune in nine years.

Jun 28, 2013 By Laura Studarus Kriget

Swedish acid jazz/industrial noise heroes Kriget will release their debut full-length Dystopico on July 2 via Control Group. Ahead of that, check out the mixtape they compiled for Under the Radar.

Jun 28, 2013 By Laura Studarus Festival International de Jazz de Montréal 2013

Montréal’s Festival International de Jazz kicks off today and runs through July 7. Here’s a playlist with a few artists we’re excited to see, including Belle & Sebastian, She & Him, Camera Obscura, Rhye, CFCF, and more.

Jun 27, 2013 By Laura Studarus Smith Westerns

In the new video for “Idol,” a cut from Smith Westerns’ recently released album Soft Will, the party ranges.

Jun 27, 2013 By Laura Studarus Medicine

Classic shoegaze outfit Medicine are back for another round with To the Happy Few, their first album in 18 years.