A Legacy Forged in the Bronx The music world is mourning the loss of a true pioneer, Ross “The Boss” Friedman, who passed away at the age of 72 following a courageous battle with ALS. A native of the Bronx, New York, Friedman was a foundational figure in two distinct musical movements, leaving an indelible […]
Beyoncé’s Renaissance Makes History as the Year’s Top Female Album Debut
A Chart-Topping Return to Form Beyoncé has officially reclaimed her throne at the top of the Billboard 200 with the release of her seventh solo studio album, Renaissance. Marking her first solo project since the critically acclaimed Lemonade in 2016, the album has arrived with significant commercial force, securing the second-largest opening week of 2022. […]
Strange Pains Unveil Debut Double Album ‘The Diamond District’ and Share New Single
A New Chapter for Ted Bradley Since the close of last year, the project known as Strange Pains—the creative outlet for Empty Country member Ted Bradley—has been steadily building momentum. With a string of singles including “Boomerang,” “Memory Man,” and “Soon And So On,” Bradley has established a distinct sonic identity that balances raw energy […]
Angelo De Augustine – “Empty Shell”
Following the announcement of his upcoming album Angel In Plainclothes and the release of his lead single “Mirror Mirror” last month, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Angelo De Augustine has returned with a new, serene track titled “Empty Shell.” Regarding the composition of the song, De Augustine shared, “It was the first song written of the batch […]
Accessory – “This Is Not Your Life (Static)”
The recent string of singles from Accessory has been consistently impressive. Following the success of “Calcium,” which was highlighted as one of the best songs of the week, and the strong follow-up “Safeword,” the project has returned with a new track titled “This Is Not Your Life (Static).” The song manages to strike a delicate […]
Kevin Abstract Covers Q Lazzarus’ “Goodbye Horses” With A String Ensemble
Kevin Abstract, the visionary former frontman of Brockhampton and a prolific solo force, continues to demonstrate his penchant for the unexpected. Recently, while touring through Australia and New Zealand as support for Lorde, the artist stopped by the iconic Triple J studios to record a contribution to their celebrated Like A Version cover series. For […]
On Highway To Hell, DIY Lifer Star Moles Is Learning To Hold Back
Gone are the albums of knights and dragons / Gone are the kings and queens of Camelot / We’re going to Hel / We’re dying to be someone on a road to somewhere / This album is what happens when we expire / This album is a banned four loko / This album is the […]
Spaceport – “Sugar Moon”
Minnesota-based indie-pop visionaries Spaceport are quickly building momentum toward their upcoming full-length studio album, Cut The Lake. Following the release of their grand, expansive lead single “Switch” last month, the band has returned to offer a deeper look into the record’s sonic diversity with two brand-new tracks: “Lungs” and the centerpiece, “Sugar Moon.” A Shift […]
The Kinks’ Dave Davies Hits Back At Moby For Calling “Lola” Transphobic
The cultural legacy of The Kinks’ 1970 classic “Lola” has found itself at the center of a fresh debate after electronic musician Moby labeled the track “gross and transphobic.” The comments, which appeared in a recent installment of The Guardian‘s “Honest Playlist” column, have prompted a sharp response from Dave Davies, the Kinks’ guitarist and […]
Interpol Debut New Song “See Out Loud” In São Paulo
Interpol’s recent history has been defined by a deep, reflective engagement with their own monumental legacy. Since the release of their 2022 studio album The Other Side Of Make-Believe, the post-punk icons have spent a significant amount of time honoring the milestones of their career, specifically the 20th-anniversary celebrations of their seminal debut Turn On […]