Earlier this month, David Burke, who performs as d4vd, was arrested for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The 21-year-old alt-pop star was formally charged shortly after, and now new documents filed by prosecutors have been released. The post Prosecutors Claim D4vd Used Chainsaw To Dismember Celeste Rivas In Inflatable Pool appeared first on Stereogum.

In 2015, Oakwood shared their debut EP Summer, which contained three tracks of vehement Midwest emo. The Texas-based band then fell into obscurity and the music was taken off streaming platforms. A few years ago, the group reunited and reuploaded the songs, which gained traction. “I’m Still Cheering For The 1980 US Hockey Team” specifically… The post Oakwood – “Fields …

In 2024, Nia Archives released her debut album Silence Is Loud, combining jungle and indie rock and earning a nomination for the Mercury Prize. Now, she’s announcing her sophomore effort, Emotional Junglist, out in July. The playful, clever breakup anthem “Boys In Blue” is out today. For Emotional Junglist, Archives worked with producer James Ford… The post Nia Archives Announces …

Cinder Well is the project of LA-based singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Amelia Baker, who’s been releasing music since 2015. Her latest album was 2023’s Cadence, and today she’s announcing its followup A Blooming Body. The darkly poetic lead single “While The Womb Screams Silently” is out now. “This song is inspired by the movie Portrait… The post Cinder Well Announces …

Did you know The Devil Wears Prada 2 is coming out this Friday? As in, the Friday before Met Gala Monday? The marketing behind the sequel to the 2006 blockbuster is absolutely nuts. Olivia Rodrigo just parodied it for SNL. I just Googled the movie and a pair of animated pitchforked stilettos walked across my computer screen. They’re also pulling …

Nick Thorburn and Mike Stroud are both indie veterans: Thorburn co-founded the band Islands after the breakup of his previous group the Unicorns, while Stroud is a member of the electronic rock duo Ratatat, who’ve mostly been on hiatus over the past decade. Now, the pair are linking up for a new project called the… The post Islands’ Nick Thorburn …

With new album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love approaching and lead single “Drop Dead” atop the charts, Olivia Rodrigo will pull double duty on Saturday Night Live this weekend, hosting the show for the first time and returning as musical guest for a third go-round following appearances in 2021 and 2023. We’ve reached the part …

Last fall, Shane Lavers shared the Chanel Beads song “The Coward Forgets His Nightmare,” one Stereogum’s 5 Best Songs Of The Week. It turns out the track comes from the highly anticipated followup to the experimental pop artist’s 2024 debut Your Day Will Come, which is being announced today. Amusingly, it is also called Your… The post Chanel Beads Announces …

We’re just two days away from Kacey Musgraves’ new album Middle Of Nowhere, and the promo campaign is in high gear. Today, she’s announced a North American arena tour and weighed in on “Horses & Divorces,” her new collaboration with former foe Miranda Lambert. The post Kacey Musgraves Announces Tour Dates, Comments On Squashing “Grass-Fed, Grade A” Miranda Lambert Beef …

Last year, the whole Stereogum staff went out to Barcelona for the Primavera Sound Festival, and we had a time of it. That festival goes all night, and I’d barely slept when we went to the first day of the fest. I was so tired. After a triumphant Charli XCX headlining set, we all decided… The post Brutalismus 3000 Announce …