Slinky indie-soul adventurer and unlikely hitmaker Steve Lacy released his most recent album Oh yeah? over the summer, and he’ll spend the fall touring across North America. On Sunday night, Lacy kicked off that tour at the Armory in Minneapolis. Midway through his set, Lacy busted out a cover of Smiths deep cut. The post Steve Lacy Kicks Off Oh …

Last week, U2 announced Carnaval de Luz, the followup to 2017’s Songs Of Experience. There was some confusion when the tracklist included a song called “The Mirror Maker (Rosalía),” and now Bono is offering us insight into the track. The post Bono Explains Why U2 Wrote A Song About Rosalía appeared first on Stereogum.

Stevie Wonder released his eternal double-album masterpiece Songs In The Key Of Life on Sep. 28, 1976. At the time. It was the final burst greatest creative runs in the history of popular music, and you could make a strong argument that it’s the greatest album ever made. Today, Songs In The Key Of Life turns 50. Wonder already announced …

Over the weekend, Eddie Vedder’s set at California’s Ohana Fest turned into a Pearl Jam performance with Abe Laboriel Jr. behind the drum kit. It was the band’s first gig since Matt Cameron left after 27 years last year, and now Vedder shared a statement about the new drummer. The post Pearl Jam Share Statement About New Drummer At Ohana, Eddie …

In February, Brooklyn-via-Vancouver group Smush made me understand Norah Jones and Owl City in a whole new way. Their covers EP Standards, which also featured takes on Big Rig, Hotline TNT, and Field Medic, breathed kinetic glitchy/shoegazey bliss into modern classics. Today, they’re back with new original music: a spiky single, “milkweed butterfly,” that announces their sophomore album i’ll always …

Sunday, DIIV performed at Balaclava Fest in São Paulo, Brazil. They played some new songs, off their forthcoming A. G. Cook-produced album ZIRP! coming out next month, and they also covered an entirely different Cook-produced track: Charli XCX’s “Playboy Bunny.” The post Watch DIIV Cover Charli XCX & Debut <em>ZIRP!</em> Tracks In São Paulo appeared first on Stereogum.

Tyrese Haliburton arrived at Pacers media day on Monday with the update Indiana has waited more than a year to hear: he feels healthy and ready to play without restrictions.… The post Tyrese Haliburton Is Healthy Again, and the Pacers Have Their Star Closer Back appeared first on .

A social work degree can lead to work a community desperately needs. Under a new federal rule, the pay that follows could determine whether future students can get federal loans… The post Thank Trump: In 2027 “If Your Degree Doesn’t Make Enough Money” You Won’t Get Federal Student Loans appeared first on .

Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo gave Miami a glimpse of its new partnership on Monday, striking a Dragon Ball Z fusion pose at Heat media day. Bam wore No. 13, Giannis wore… The post Bam and Giannis Bring Dragon Ball Energy to Miami Heat Media Day appeared first on .

When Zohran Mamdani marked his first 100 days as New York City mayor in April, he walked six miles home from City Hall to Gracie Mansion. Video of the trip… The post Mamdani’s Six-Mile Walk Became a Viral Moment. His Record Now Gives It Context appeared first on .