In 2023, the singer-songwriter Susanne Sundfør, allegedly Norway’s best-kept secret, shared an album with the very funny title Blómi. In the time since its release, Sundfør has given birth to two babies and moved out to the Norwegian countryside. Today, Sundfør announces Revelations Of Divine Love, a new album that she and the British musician Kit Downes recorded using nothing …

Over the decades, former Fleetwood Mac bandmates Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have shared one of the stormiest relationships in rock ‘n’ roll history. The fallout from their various misadventures was enough to drive an all-time classic album like Rumours, and it didn’t stop there. After a great many breakups and reunions over the years, Fleetwood Mac finally fired Buckingham …

Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded playlist of our new music picks is available to subscribers on Spotify and Apple Music, updated throughout the week.) …

Back in 1984, the pre-industrial synthpop version of Ministry had a single called “(Every Day Is) Halloween.” On his 2007 mixtape track “Upgrade,” Lil Wayne said, “I’m a monster, every day is Halloween.” Those two songs seemingly don’t have anything to do with each other, and I don’t think either of them has anything to do with alexalone’s new single …

Anytime he wants, the Killers frontman Brandon Flowers could retire and live a very comfortable life on “Mr. Brightside” royalties alone. He wouldn’t even have to touch that “When You Were Young” money! But Flowers isn’t done, and he affirmed it in a recent Times feature: The post Brandon Flowers – “Tiger’s Blood” appeared first on Stereogum.

Irish rock group Florence Road released a new single today, but if you’ve been to any of their shows over the last couple of years, you might recognize “7563.” “So happy to finally release this song, after two years of playing it live,” the band shared on social media. The post Florence Road – “7563” appeared first on Stereogum.

Empress Of is gearing up for the release of her new album Dream House, the follow-up to 2024’s For Your Consideration, arriving next month. She has already shared the title track and the striking, orchestral string-led single “Wild Storm.” Today, she’s back with “SYW,” a collaboration with Cecile Believe. The post Empress Of – “SYW” (Feat. Cecile Believe) appeared first …

It’s a big week for Ry Cooder, whether he knows it or not. First, in my interview with Sam and Louise Sullivan, Sam noted that he interpolated a guitar part from Cooder’s “How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live” on their song “Ms. Mercedes.” Now Deloyd Elze has released a new Cooder cover. The post Deloyd Elze …

William Orbit, the British producer famous for his work with people like Madonna and Blur, has passed away. In a social media statement on Orbit’s accounts, his family and friends say that he died on July 23. No cause of death has been reported. Orbit was 69. The post William Orbit Dead At 69 appeared first on Stereogum.

I don’t want another Justin Bieber. One is more than enough for this world (not derogatory). But I love a good, measured vocal trill. And Nate Sib, who some have dubbed “hyperpop Justin Bieber,” has plenty of them. Today, ahead of his forthcoming debut album Reborn, out later this month, he’s returned with another stunning single, “All I Needed.” The …