It’s such a great feeling to hit play on a Bandcamp record from a band you’ve never heard of and to know, within 30 seconds, that you’re hearing something good. This morning, I got that feeling right away from the new two-song single by the Richmond, Virginia band Canaries. As someone who lives near Richmond, I feel like I should’ve …

Last summer John Robinson and Leela Hoehn went to see the impressive young Chicago noise-rock trio Lifeguard at the Masquerade in Atlanta. It was an incredible show, but the bracing quality of the band’s performance left Robinson feeling bummed. If these kids are this young and are already that good, he reasoned, what hope is there for a guy starting …

On her new single “Is It Love,” Tyla asks a pressing question: “Is it love if you don’t cry, cry, cry?” The latest offering from her forthcoming sophomore album A-Pop, which is out July 24, has the South African pop star wanting her lover to show some emotion to prove themselves. “Don’t mean shit if I don’t see tears in …

Syd’s new album Beard, the follow-up to 2022’s Broken Heart’s Club, is coming out next month. We’ve already heard the lead single “Callin” featuring Blu June, and today we get another glimpse of the project via the album closer “2 Many Days.” The post Syd – “2 Many Days” appeared first on Stereogum.

Beautiful things can be born out of unfavorable moments. Last year, FKA Twigs had visa issues that resulted in her canceling Eusexua shows, including a Coachella set. A couple of days ago, Twigs posted on social media about how she first handled the news. Initially, she couldn’t believe it, instead choosing to dance the pain away, hoping her circumstances would …

The Strokes’ rollout for new album Reality Awaits has not gone smoothly. Some fans have revolted against Julian Casablancas’ use of Auto-Tune on “Going Shopping” and “Falling Out Of Love,” to the point that guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. felt compelled to go on the record insisting that he doesn’t hate the new material. The band’s other founding guitarist, Nick Valensi, …

Toosii’s surprising run as an LSU football player has come to an end. According to reports from WBRZ, the 26-year-old rapper has officially left the LSU Tigers program and is… The post Toosii Steps Away From LSU Football, Turns Focus Back to Music appeared first on .

A difficult chapter for one New York City cab driver took a brighter turn this week thanks to French Montana. The Bronx rapper surprised 59-year-old Noureddine Bitat with a $75,000… The post French Montana Steps Up for NYC Cab Driver After Knicks Celebration Turned Chaotic appeared first on .

The New York Knicks’ championship celebration delivered plenty of unforgettable moments, but one of the day’s most talked-about scenes had little to do with basketball. During Thursday’s festivities at City… The post Awkward Moment Between Dolan and Mayor Mamdani During Knicks Celebration appeared first on .

On this day in 1990, DJ Eric B. and Hip Hop’s ultimate microphone fiend, Rakim, released their third studio album, Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em. Widely regarded as one of the… The post Today in Hip Hop History: Eric B. And Rakim Dropped The ‘Let the Rhythm Hit Em’ LP 36 Years Ago appeared first on .