New Music

Joan Jett has just released a new single called "Fresh Start."

Music & Culture

On The Eve Of A New Documentary, Joan Jett Gets A 'Fresh Start'

11:58am September 12, 2018

by Stephen Thompson

"Fresh Start" sets epically crunching guitar riffs against a larger message about learning from your mistakes, starting over and seizing the opportunities in front of you.

Brody Dalle of The Distillers performs at Shaky Knees Music Festival.

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Hear Two New Songs From The Distillers: 'Man vs. Magnet' And 'Blood In Gutters'

11:29am September 12, 2018

by Lars Gotrich

The L.A. punk band is back with its first new songs in 15 years.

Music & Culture

The Latest Video From Illuminati Hotties Is A Portrait Of Hope

11:17am September 12, 2018

by Lyndsey McKenna

The band's new video, for the song "Cuff," features a humble fish that dreams of of a better, bigger life.

A still from Natalie Prass' video for "The Fire"

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In 'The Fire,' Natalie Prass Revels In Ruins Of Presidents Past

10:00am September 12, 2018

by Lyndsey McKenna

In a new video for "The Fire," Natalie Prass stands in contrast to crumbling presidential busts.

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Margo Price Takes Out The Trash With 'Leftovers'

11:43am September 11, 2018

by Lyndsey McKenna

The East Nashville singer-songwriter teams up with producer Matt Ross-Sprang to share a new track for Amazon Music's 'Produced By' series.

Clockwise from upper left: Thom Yorke, Sylvan Esso, Buke & Gase, Amber Arcades, Theodore

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New Mix: Thom Yorke, Sylvan Esso, Buke & Gase, More

11:25am September 11, 2018

This week's essential mix has music from Thom Yorke's first-ever film score, a pulsing cover of Califone's "Funeral Singers" from Sylvan Esso, obliterated guitar rock from Squirrel Flower and more.

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Octavian's latest mixtape SPACEMAN is available now.

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Octavian Takes Off With 'SPACEMAN' Mixtape

3:12pm September 10, 2018

by Sidney Madden

The East London rapper drops off his first project since being named one of NPR's Slingshot artists, playing hopscotch with trance, alternative R&B and hip-hop all at once.

The Mountain Goats' new EP is called Hex of Infinite Binding.

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Hear The Mountain Goats' New Surprise EP, 'Hex Of Infinite Binding'

12:11pm September 07, 2018

by Marissa Lorusso

"I miss the general spiritual realm of the EP and am hereby centering an intention to spend more time thereat," John Darnielle says about the 4-song release.

Paul McCartney's Egypt Station is on our shortlist for the week's best new albums, out on Sep. 7.

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New Music Friday For Sep. 7: Eight Albums You Should Hear Now

5:00am September 07, 2018

by Robin Hilton

This week's essential new releases includes Paul McCartney's best album in 20 years, the funk and disco of St. Paul & The Broken Bones, dark and twisted sounds from the rap duo $uicideboy$ and more.

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BTS's new album is Love Yourself: Answer.

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BTS And Nicki Minaj Blow Up The Internet With 'Idol'

12:43pm September 06, 2018

by Stephen Thompson

The Korean boy band and the hip-hop star already have a continent-straddling hit on their hands. Now, their colorful new video portends a viral dance craze.