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 members on Spotify and Apple Music, updated throughout the week.) …

Ice-T says the lyric change that turned Body Count’s infamous protest anthem “Cop Killer” into “ICE Killer” was not a calculated statement or a nostalgia play, but a reaction to… The post Ice-T Breaks Down Why He Switched The Lyrics To Body Count’s “Cop Killer” To Diss ICE appeared first on .

The Nickelodeon TV series Yo Gabba Gabba! always maintained a close connection with the indie rock world. When the show relaunched on Apple TV as Yo Gabba GabbaLand! two years ago, that pattern continued. The soundtrack for the first season featured children’s music from artists like Kurt Vile, Ty Segall, and Thundercat. Season 2 premieres… The post <em>Yo Gabba GabbaLand!</em> …

Provocative sing-speak songrtress Cobrah has announced her debut album Torn, out March 6 via Atlantic Records. She’s shared the new single “Hush” alongside the announcement with a video directed by Julius Hayes. Cobrah is a multidisciplinary artist from Gothenburg, Sweden that gained traction from Stockholm’s underground fetish scene. She specializes in latex pop bangers. Although… The post Cobrah Announces Debut …

Once a year, the Nelsonville Music Festival brings a thoughtfully curated collection of artists to Nelsonville, Ohio. Our own Chris DeVille was there last year, and he proclaimed that the festival “rules.” Allow him to elaborate: “The way forward, as has been obvious for a while now, is smaller, more carefully curated fests — sustainable events with real personality. Nelsonville …

Grupo Intocable is gearing up for a new U.S. tour. This morning (Jan. 30), the Mexican band announced the dates for the 2026 “Cultura Tour.” Grupo Intocable is one of the most influential bands in música mexicana. Among the group’s iconic hits is “Aire” from their 2005 album Diez. Throughout their career, Grupo Intocable has The post Grupo Intocable Announces …

CNN has issued a strong statement criticizing the FBI’s arrest of former anchor Don Lemon, warning that the case raises serious questions about press freedom and First Amendment protections. In… The post CNN Condemns FBI Arrest of Don Lemon, Citing Press Freedom Concerns appeared first on .

In 2024, the Messthetics, the adventurous instrumental DC trio that includes Fugazi’s former rhythm section, teamed up with jazz saxophonist James Brandon Lewis for the imaginatively titled collaborative album The Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis. It was awesome. Now, they’re doing it again. Next month, Lewis and the Messthetics will release their new LP Deface… The post The Messthetics & …

In the past year or so, the Denver punk and hardcore label Convulse Records has put out music from MSPAINT, Destiny Bond, Gumm, Big Laugh, Eliminators, and Pat Flynn’s new project How Much Art, among many others. Anytime I get an alert from the Convulse Bandcamp, I give that record a shot, and I’m never… The post Head Crack’s New …

The issue of representation in Hollywood continues to be a big problem, especially after the Deep Cuts casting controversy. The post 100+ Latine Actors & Artists Sign Open Letter Calling Out Hollywood After ‘Deep Cuts’ Casting appeared first on Remezcla.