The UK producer Felix Manuel has been making cerebral electronic records under the name Djrum for well over a decade, but he made a big leap with his recent LP Under Tangled Silence, one of the year’s most acclaimed electronic records. Today, Djrum follows that LP with his new track “Come Find Me,” the lead… The post Djrum – “Come …

It’s always cool when a legendary act covers a much younger peer, and it’s even cooler when it happens on an underground level. That’s what’s going on here. Last year, the Softies, a ’90s cult-favorite twee duo, got back together and released The Bed I Made, their first album in 24 years. Today, they salute… The post The Softies – …

Just a couple of months ago, Guns N’ Roses lead guitarist Slash said the band was sitting on “so much material” and that a new album was “coming.” Guns N’ Roses don’t necessarily have the best reputation for releasing albums in a timely manner — and today’s news is not an album announcement — but… The post Guns N’ Roses …

The Florida-born, Brooklyn-based rapper Niontay has become an underground staple in recent years, and he’s working fast. Earlier this year, Niontay released his album Fada<3of$. Before 2025 is out, he’ll follow that album with Soulja Hate Repellant, a new mixtape that’ll feature collaborations with Earl Sweatshirt, Lerado Khalil, and Sunny. It’s also got a song… The post Niontay Announces New …

Xiu Xiu are people of taste. This is obvious based on their decades of brilliant, provocative musical output, but also based on their selection of covers. Songs like New Order’s “Ceremony” and David Bowie and Queen’s “Under Pressure” are sprinkled throughout their catalog, and they’ve released full-length tributes to Nina Simone and the music of… The post Xiu Xiu Announce …

Last month ex-Blood member Julian McCamman announced a new album My Heart Is A Room With No Cameras In It from his solo project Victoryland. He released the lead single “No Cameras,” a gloriously blistering indie rock spell that conjured the Cure’s Robert Smith and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. This week, he’s back with… The post Victoryland – “Fits” …

The beloved Welsh indie-pop crew Los Campesinos! are a truly DIY institution. The band members serve as their own managers, publicists, and bookers. They have no record label. Last year, the band released All Hell, their first album in seven years, entirely on their own. A year and a half after its release, Los Campesinos! have let us know exactly …

In 2003, country-folk legend Gillian Welch opened her spare, powerful album Soul Journey with “Look At Miss Ohio.” It’s a stark hymn about a girl who wants to do right but not right now, and it’s probably Welch’s best-loved song, even if you factor in what she did on the O Brother, Where Art Thou?… The post King Hannah – …

It’s that time of year. We at Stereogum have shared our picks for the year’s best albums and songs. Now, as per tradition, it’s time for you to offer up your own. The 2025 Gummy Awards are live. The post The Gummy Awards: Vote For Your Favorite Music Of 2025 appeared first on Stereogum.

One month ago, Rosalía, a towering figure on the global pop landscape, released her towering orchestral opus LUX. Its one of our favorite albums of the year, and Rosalía has been working hard to promote it. She’ll have to work even harder next year, when she heads out on a planet-spanning arena tour behind LUX. The post Rosalía Announces Global …