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In 1989 when Public Enemy released the track “Fight The Power’ as part of the soundtrack to the Spike Lee film ‘Do The Right Thing,’ it stood out as music with a message. The song, later placed on the group’s album Fear of a Black Planet was proof that hip hop could have more weight...More Please

June 30, 2020

Spoon To Reissue Multiple Albums Via Slay On Cue Series

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Reissues Spoon

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When Spoon formed in 1993, it only made sense that they would begin their career on Matador Records. Since then the group has made their round through the label circuit only to find themselves back where they began. Now with a new reissue series called Slay On Cue, the band is reissuing much of their...More Please

June 29, 2020

Pottery Utilizes New Reintegrated Post Punk Style on Debut Full Length

Last year Canada’s Pottery delivered a solid E.P. with No. 1. It took may by surprise because in some ways it felt like the band came out of left field. Playing post punk, the E.P. gave way to the hosting tones of what would come next. What was delivered is the band’s new full length...More Please

June 29, 2020

HAIM Delivers Pop Gold on Latest Album

Los Angeles based sisters act HAIM has always tread lightly on a bedrock that falls between pop and pop rock. It’s a formula that’s garnered them plenty of attention and praise. However with their newly released album Women In Music Pt. III they cash in and go for a more pure pop sound. As risky...More Please

June 26, 2020

Mountain Time Delivers Soulful Sounds on Debut Full Length

Chris Simpson of emo group Mineral has had the down home sound in his back pocket for a while. From his post-Mineral group Gloria Record to his first solo project Zookeeper, Simpson has found a way to keep fans happy with tones that feel familiar and earnest. Under his latest solo offering Mountain Time, he’s...More Please

June 26, 2020

Khruangbin Takes the Grooves Deeper on Mordechai

In what seems like a short time, Houston trio Khruangbin has gone from a relatively unknown act to the toast of all who hear them. With a name that’s hard to pronounce for those who aren’t in the know, they’ve amassed a large following while continuously releasing music and trotting the globe. But with all...More Please

June 25, 2020

Surprise HUM Album Picks Up Where the Band Left Off

Twenty-six years ago when HUM dropped their debut album You’d Prefer An Astronaut, the music world was ruled by fuzz heavy guitars. The album was ahead of the curve in how its was written and performed. While there were bands with similar riffs, few mixed such a guitar heavy sound into one package. After their...More Please

June 25, 2020

Cold War Kids Drop New Video for “Who’s Gonna Love Me Now”

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Cold War Kids Indie Rock

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Cold War Kids are a band that’s always done things their own way. With their last release New Age Norms it felt like they had a crystal ball on how this year has turned out. Now with a new album New Age Norms 2 coming this Fall, the band has tapped director Mezzy to shoot...More Please

June 24, 2020

Mario Rodriguez is Driven to Never Slow Down

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Mario Rodriguez Podcast

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Drive is a funny thing. Where it comes from for some of us isn’t where it comes from for others. Artists with a drive to succeed has always been a factor in who I’m intrigued by and who I’m not. Mario Rodriguez is driven by a lot of no’s. His band Tax The Wolf had...More Please

June 24, 2020

Jess Williamson Shares New Single Featuring Hand Habits

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Jess Williamson Singer Songwriter

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New York indie label Mexican Summer seems to always have an artful way of doing things. With their new singles series Looking Glass, the songs as well as the artists who’ve participated so far are as artful as the idea. While Jess Williamson may have just released her lovely new album Sorceress, her new single...More Please

June 23, 2020

New Jess Cornelius Track is a Soulful Bop

For a while now we’ve sung the praises of Los Angeles’ Jess Cornelius. The singer songwriter struck a nerve when we were first introduced to her music, and now with her debut album Distance coming in July, it’s easy for us to get more amped. On her new single “Body Memory” she incorporates electronic touches...More Please

June 23, 2020

Narrow Head Inks Deal, Announces Full Length & Drops Lead Single

For people within Harris County, the fact that Houston’s Narrow Head have now signed a deal to Run For Cover Records isn’t really a shock. The band that’s been delivering their blistered guitar driven sound for several years has also been putting plenty of rubber on the road. Now with a new album 12th House...More Please

June 22, 2020

Rough and Rowdy Ways Proves Bob Dylan Can’t Stop

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Bob Dylan Singer Songwriter

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This late into a storied career, Bob Dylan doesn’t need more praise heaped on him. The enigmatic singer songwriter proved a long time ago that he was a force in music and one of the best songwriters in the music industry. But in the latter half of his career, the greatness hasn’t always been evident....More Please

June 22, 2020

Owen Unveils Best Album to Date on The Avalanche

Over the years, Mike Kinsella has offered up a side to himself under the name Owen. Where the music he releases under that name is often tender and heartfelt, it’s always carried a more singer songwriter vibe than anything else. However since the reunion of his band American Football, the Owen records have offered a...More Please

June 19, 2020

Phoebe Bridgers Doesn’t Disappoint For One Second of Punisher

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Indie Phoebe Bridgers

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When I stumbled upon Stranger in the Alps, it was definitely an album for headphones. While I became a steadfast fan of Phoebe Bridgers‘ music, I wasn’t sure if she could top what that album did to me. How wrong I was. On her new album Punisher, Bridgers takes her heartfelt sound and often playful melodies...More Please

June 19, 2020

Angel Olsen Reveals Mark Ronson Remix of “New Love Cassette”

When Angel Olsen unveiled the blossoming beauty of All Mirrors, she showcased her abilities as a singer and even more as a songwriter. While the lush stringed arrangements would shimmer on most tracks, the plunky tones of “New Love Cassette” was one of our favorites from the release. Now under Mark Ronson’s ears, the track...More Please

June 18, 2020

Arca Drops Wild & Vibrant New Single

By now it should be obvious that Arca is ahead of most producers making music today. With a new album KiCk i announced for release in a couple of weeks, the singles leading up to this moment have all been next level. Now she’s just dropped a new song “Mequetrefe” and it’s just as wild...More Please

June 18, 2020

IDLES Drop New Album Details & Reveal Epic New Single

IDLES could be prepping for an amazing 2020. By just announcing their new upcoming full length Ultra Mono, the band has already shown us a bit of what’s in store after their first single. Now with another new track “GROUNDS,” the enigmatic British five piece delivers a blaring tone and more high energy. Opening with...More Please

June 17, 2020

Merge to Reissue EMOH For Fifteenth Anniversary Edition

Stating that an artist’s best work was on a particular release when they’re still making music is a tough pill to swallow. But fifteen years ago when Lou Barlow released the album EMOH, it was his best release to date. The personal touches and the intimacy of the album made it something that was difficult...More Please

June 17, 2020

Khruangbin Digs a Deep Groove on New Single

Houston’s Khruangbin has made their name on blending funky tons and chill vibes within their music. With a new album Mordechai coming at the end of this month, the trio has dropped a new single “Pelota” that shows how groove oriented the band can go. Alongside a new animated video, the song should get you...More Please

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Public Enemy “Fight The Power” Remix Performance on BET Awards is Powerful

Spoon To Reissue Multiple Albums Via Slay On Cue Series

Pottery Utilizes New Reintegrated Post Punk Style on Debut Full Length

HAIM Delivers Pop Gold on Latest Album

Mountain Time Delivers Soulful Sounds on Debut Full Length

Khruangbin Takes the Grooves Deeper on Mordechai

Surprise HUM Album Picks Up Where the Band Left Off

Cold War Kids Drop New Video for “Who’s Gonna Love Me Now”

Mario Rodriguez is Driven to Never Slow Down

Jess Williamson Shares New Single Featuring Hand Habits

New Jess Cornelius Track is a Soulful Bop

Narrow Head Inks Deal, Announces Full Length & Drops Lead Single

Rough and Rowdy Ways Proves Bob Dylan Can’t Stop

Owen Unveils Best Album to Date on The Avalanche

Phoebe Bridgers Doesn’t Disappoint For One Second of Punisher

Angel Olsen Reveals Mark Ronson Remix of “New Love Cassette”

Arca Drops Wild & Vibrant New Single

IDLES Drop New Album Details & Reveal Epic New Single

Merge to Reissue EMOH For Fifteenth Anniversary Edition

Khruangbin Digs a Deep Groove on New Single

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