Philly post-metal band Bruise Bath released a self-titled album this year (not their first eponymous LP). They’re not finished. The group returns today with a burly, bass-forward protest song called “Non-Consensual Intervention.” The track begins with a sampled spoken word segment about how maybe the US should be invaded someday so we can know what it’s like, then moves on …

When the Strokes released “Bad Decisions,” the second single from their 2020 album The New Abnormal, fans noticed the resemblance between that song and Modern English’s 1982 hit “I Melt With You.” Today, the new wave veterans playfully acknowledged it in a new video captioned “We have beef with the Strokes.” The post Modern English Acknowledge The Strokes “Completely Ripped …

If anyone understands the pressure, censorship, and controversy Macklemore is facing right now, it’s Melissa Barrera. Nearly three years ago, the actor was fired from Scream 7 after publicly criticizing the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza. Now, Barrera has weighed in on the current news cycle with a pointed question: why did Macklemore receive a The post Melissa Barrera Welcomes …

Early this year J McClendon, who formerly headed up the excellent, hyper-online emo band Glass Beach, released It’s Fine To Dream, her debut album under a new moniker, You Are An Angel. This past weekend, McClendon released two more songs left over from the It’s Fine To Dream sessions. They’re called “Candyglass” and “Baroque,” and had this to say about …

On Sunday, Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair took the field against the Cincinnati Bengals with “Wafaa Akila” written beneath his eyes. The name belonged to an eight-year-old Palestinian girl who… The post NFL Star Azeez Al-Shaair Put Another Child’s Name on His Eye Black. Here Is Wafaa Akila’s Story appeared first on .

Sen Morimoto announced their new album Time Is On Your Side last month. The lead single “Overthinker” was a tranquil, introspective number, and now they’re back with “Chewing Gum,” another quietly beautiful tune. The post Sen Morimoto – “Chewing Gum” appeared first on Stereogum.

ESPN’s promotion for tonight’s Giants-Rams game has a familiar look for anyone who followed Drake’s Fear of Missing Out rollout. The network’s spin on the FOMO format brings an aesthetic built for a music… The post Is ESPN’s Giants-Rams Monday Night Football ‘FOMO’ Promo Aura Farming Drake? appeared first on .

Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was working as a delivery driver in North Austin on Sunday when an encounter with federal immigration officers ended in gunfire. An ICE officer shot the… The post ICE Shooting of Austin Delivery Driver in His Back Sparks Protests and Calls for Shutting Down ICE appeared first on .

President Donald Trump’s trip to the United Nations General Assembly began Monday without the television pool that normally travels with him. CNN was scheduled to provide the shared footage. After… The post Major News Networks Halt White House Coverage After CNN, MS Now, Politico Are Banned by Trump appeared first on .

Earlier this month, Pet Fox announced their new album Balance and shared the energetic title track. Now, they’re sharing the somber, confessional second single “Avoidant.” The post Pet Fox – “Avoidant” appeared first on Stereogum.