LA-based rapper Open Mike Eagle and producer Kenny Segal are both staples of the underground rap universe. They’ve known each other for decades, and they’ve worked together many times over the years. Last year, OME released his album Neighborhood Gods Unlimited, and Segal produced lead single “contraband (the plug has bags of me).” Segal really thrives when he’s making full-length …

Eslabon Armado will hit the road in the U.S. this summer with a new tour. This morning (Jun. 10), the Mexican-American group announced the dates for their “2026 AMOR NOCTURNO TOUR.” Amid the corridos tumbados explosion, Eslabon Armado rose to prominence thanks to their sad sierreño sound. The band’s breakthrough album was 2020’s Corta Venas, The post Eslabon Armado Announces …

For a very long time now, we’ve been hearing about the new road-trip comedy that Green Day are making in conjunction with Live Nation. Last year, when the movie had the title New Year’s Rev, we got a teaser. Now, the movie has been given the new title Nimrods, which is a little more obviously Green Day-based. It’s got a …

Slow Pulp’s Yard was a highlight of 2023 that had them making their TV debut on CBS’ Saturday Sessions and covering Lifehouse on SiriusXMU. The Chicago band is back today to announce Melodie, which arrives this fall. The lead single “Better Man” provides their usual burst of hooky, emotional indie rock. The post Slow Pulp Announce New Album <em>Melodie</em>: Hear …

Have y’all read Us v. Them: The Age Of Indie Music And A Decade In New York (2004-2014)? Author Ronen Givony, a guy who’s been booking and attending some of the coolest shows in NYC for the past couple decades, wrote the book about what was happening on the ground in the city during a time when indie rock was …

The conviction and sentencing of Karmelo Anthony continues to generate discussion far beyond Collin County, with many observers focusing not only on the verdict itself but also on how similar… The post Karmelo Anthony Verdict Fuels Debate Over Texas Self-Defense Cases And Perceived Racial Bias appeared first on .

GB is Gustav Berntsen, the newest signee to AD 93. He hails from Copenhagen, whence so much of the world’s best experimental pop music currently emanates. After debuting for his new label with “Adrenaline” in the spring, he’s back today with another track and details of his new album. The post GB Announces New Album <em>Herzsprung</em>: Hear “Starsound” & “Adrenaline” …

Rush really are switching up their setlists on their reunion tour. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, the two surviving members of the pioneering Canadian prog-rock trio, recently headed out on their first run of dates since drummer Neil Peart died in 2020. Sunday’s tour opener at LA’s Kia Forum included lots of live rarities, as well as appearances from Aimee …

This Graham Hunt guy does not slow down. One year ago today, we bestowed Album Of The Week honors upon the Wisconsin indie-rocker extraordinaire’s Timeless World Forever. He’s already announcing the follow-up, American Pyramid, set for release on Run For Cover at the end of this summer. The post Graham Hunt Announces New Album <em>American Pyramid</em>: Hear “Waiting For You …

Earlier this week you may have seen headlines about a fake Angine de Poitrine supposedly “touring Russia.” The claim traces back to a recent Exclaim! feature about the Québécois math rock sensations, who have garnered considerable attention for their adventurous music, outlandish papier-mâché masks, and excessively black-and-white polka-dotted visual identity. (Despite compelling evidence unearthed by online sleuthing, Khn and Klek …