When you read the band name “villagerrr,” how do you mentally pronounce it? Is it just like “villager” without the extra letters? Or do you drag out the last syllable like you’re high on cough syrup? What about the band members? How do they say it? When someone asks them what band they play in,… The post villagerrr – “Swimming” …

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In a few short weeks, we’ll all get freaky with Friko. That’s when the enormously likable young Chicago indie band will release their new album Something Worth Waiting For. Right now, that’s an apt title. Friko’s first two singles from the LP, “Seven Degrees” and “Choo Choo,” were among our favorite songs of their respective… The post Friko – “Still …

On this day in Hip Hop history, Gang Starr released their fifth studio album Moment Of Truth, marking 28 years since one of the most respected and introspective projects in the culture.… The post Today In Hip Hop History: Gangstarr Dropped Their Fifth LP ‘Moment Of Truth’ 28 Years Ago appeared first on .

Two summers ago a bunch of the best artists in the underground contributed music to Just Cause Vol. 1, a compilation benefitting the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. Just Cause Vol. 2 is out today, this time supporting another righteous cause. All proceeds in perpetuity will be directed to the Immigrant Defense Project, an organization devoted… The post Shallowater, Allegra Krieger, …

On this day in Hip-Hop history, UGK released their final studio album, UGK 4 Life, marking the end of an era for one of the most influential duos in Southern… The post Today In Hip Hop History: UGK Released Their Sixth And Final Album ‘UGK 4 Life’ 17 Years Ago appeared first on .

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Atlanta-based tag-team Kriss Kross released their ridiculously successful debut album, Totally Krossed Out. The album followed the mega-hit single Jump, which was released in… The post Today in Hip Hop History: Kris Kross Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Totally Krossed Out’ 34 Years Ago appeared first on .

In the past few years, something fascinating has been happening in the hardcore underground. A wave of extremely young bands has been reviving the most epic metalcore sounds of the late ’90s and early ’00s, dialing into that stuff with sincere intensity and scholarly focus. The snarky term for this stuff is “angel statue metalcore”… The post Balmora Announce Debut …

In a monumental fusion of Wall Street wisdom and NBA royalty, a new charitable era is dawning. This year, the legendary “Power Lunch” is being reimagined as A Seat at… The post A Seat at the Table: Warren Buffett and the Currys Team Up for Historic 2026 Charity Auction appeared first on .

Yesterday Tortoise shared North American tour dates, and today guitarist Jeff Parker is announcing a new jazz album with the ETA IVtet. Happy Today arrives in May, and a quarter of it is out now. The album is divided into two side-long tracks, “Like Swimwear” and “Happy Today.” Along with the announcement, the IVtet have… The post Jeff Parker ETA …