It appears that the great Philly DIY punk trio Control Top isn’t around anymore, which sucks. But Control Top hadn’t released anything in a long time anyway, and I’d rather have a new band putting out records than a silent Control Top. Earlier this year, Alan Creedon and Alex Lichtenauer, two thirds of Control Top, announced that they’d formed a …

It’s been three years since koleżanka graced us with Alone With The Sound The Mind Makes. This fall, the NYC-based artist born Kristina Moore will follow up that album with Zone 2, her latest collection of songs. A note on Bandcamp explains the album title: The post koleżanka Announces New Album <em>Zone 2</em>: Hear Two Tracks appeared first on Stereogum.

Things have been chaotic lately for Ekko Astral, the experimental and politically motivated Washington, DC punks who were a Stereogum Band To Watch in 2024. Earlier this year, bandleader Jael Holzman filed a peace order petition against former drummer Miri Tyler, one month after Tyler announced that she was leaving the band. At the time, Ekko Astral were preparing to …

The Arkansas country-folk singer-songwriter Willi Carlisle became a Stereogum Artist To Watch on the strength of his 2024 album Critterland, and he followed it with last year’s Winged Victory. This year, the prolific Carlisle will drop a new double album with the delightful title The Universal Bubba. It promises to be a big moment for Carlisle, thanks in part to …

Scottish-born Steven Hall was a fixture of the NYC underground in the ’80s. He collaborated closely with Arthur Russell, and after Russell’s death, he formed the tribute band Arthur’s Landing. But beyond his association with Russell, Hall has been recording music as Nirosta Steel for decades, and only recently has that music gained widespread recognition. The post Nirosta Steel, Newly …

Some figures in Hip Hop never had the opportunity to release a solo album or grab the microphone as the lead emcee, yet their impact on the culture remains immeasurable.… The post The Source Magazine Remembers Heavy D & The Boyz’s Trouble T-Roy 36 Years Later appeared first on .

Back in 2002, Carlos Santana tried to follow up the mega-success of his 1999 comeback blockbuster Supernatural with Shaman, another album where he teamed up with a bunch of that moment’s biggest stars under the watchful eye of Clive Davis, the music-business legend who first signed Santana and who passed away last month. The lead single from Shaman was a …

Want to know what it’s like to be Lil Wayne’s assistant? There are some strong requirements. TMZ got their hands on legal docs, revealing that Wayne wants his assistants available… The post Want to Work for Lil Wayne? His Requirements for an Assistant Leaked in New Court Docs appeared first on .

Remy Ma is embracing a new chapter with the release of the official music video for “Put Em On,” a vibrant summer visual that celebrates what she calls her “soft… The post Remy Ma Celebrates Her “Soft Girl Era” in New “Put Em On” Music Video appeared first on .

R. Kelly is making another attempt at freedom via President Donald Trump. According to The Chicago Tribune, R. Kelly made a public request this week via the Office of the… The post R. Kelly Seeking Clemency from Trump in Upcoming Round of Pardons appeared first on .