August 12th 2022

Chicago's HORSEGIRL share video zine of album release gig

Earlier this year and in the true community fashion they empower, Horsegirl gathered family, friends and fans together at Chicago’s Thalia Hall to support the band at their sold-out record release show. Today, you can watch the mini movie here ..... Horsegirl present Do You Want Horsegirl or Do You Want the Truth?, a visual zine commemorating their Thalia Hall performance. This is a testament to the youth scene in the city, and the powerful bonds amongst Horsegirl and their friends.

NNAMDÏ drops new song + video from forthcoming album

Nnamdi Ogbonnaya, also known as Nnamdï, is an American multi-instrumentalist based in Chicago, Illinois. Today he's announced a new album on the way, Please Have A Seat. Click through to watch ‘Anti,’ a track in which the Chicago stalwart sings and raps over an eerily calming arrangement and dives deep into anxiety and trauma. The accompanying Austin Vesley-directed video sees NNAMDÏ personify his own experience with these issues.

Oslo's PLXNTKID shares new single and music video 'Zombie'

Growing up in rural Norway, the choices for plxntkid aka 22-year-old Anders Aakerhus were limited to hanging out with friends and playing XBOX. Thank goodness for a Mum with a love of AC/DC! This week plxntkid shares the new single titled 'zombie' featuring dynamic Magnolia Park vocalist Joshua Roberts. The infectious track finds the artist expanding his sound, experimenting with alt-pop production and substituting electric guitars for swirling synths backed by a rhythmic trap beat. He's a long way from Verdal now.

Philly hardcore genre benders SOUL GLO share new video 'Thumbsucker'

Fusing hip-hop, hardcore, and punk,Soul Glo are fearless in their approach and even more ruthless in their delivery. Injecting their colorful narrative into predominantly white spaces. Their new album Diaspora Problems has been touted as one of the year's best . Now they've shared a taste of their live show in the form of a pro-shot live video for 'Thumbsucker.' It finds the band joined by a horn section, allowing them to fully recreate the vibe of the album version.

Melbourne's jazz-funk instrumentalists, SURPRISE CHEF, new album

Surprise Chef are Melbourne's cinematic soul journeymen, pushing moody shades of instrumental jazz-funk with a DIY mentality. Click through to hear about their 3rd record and debut on Big Crown, Education & Recreation. Along with their brand new single 'Money Music.' which is out now.

The Interrupters’ share ‘Raised By Wolves’ Video

Last week Los Angeles band, The Interrupters released their eagerly-awaited fourth studio album In The Wild via Hellcat/Epitaph Records. In The Wilds' arrival was quickly followed by the video for single 'Raised By Wolves.' Watch it now and get ready to throw your fists into the weekend!

TOM WAITS Re-Issues for 'Alice' and 'Blood Money'

Tom Waits will be releasing limited edition vinyl of his legendary albums Alice and Blood Money to commemorate their 20th anniversary.

Leading up to the official release date, Waits is putting out previously unreleased live versions of songs from the records, starting with ‘All the World is Green‘ from Blood Money and ‘Fish and Bird‘ from Alice. Check them both out here and click through to read more about the iconic mister Tom Waits - swoon!

YEAH YEAH YEAHS Share New Single 'Burning'

Yeah Yeah Yeahs have returned with another single from Cool It Down, their first album in nine years. 'Burning,' which follows their earlier song 'Spitting Off the Edge of the World,' was produced by Andrew Wyatt, the Miike Snow frontman and Lady Gaga/Bruno Marscollaborator, as is inspired by the 4 Seasons track 'Beggin.' Click through to read about Karen O's experience with a natural disaster that claimed her NYC room.