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THUS LOVE list their favorite albums of 2022
photo by Ebru Yildiz Brattleboro, VT queer postpunk trio THUS LOVE released their debut album, Memorial, in October, and they have touring lined up in 2023, including UK and European dates with Dry...
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King Tuff discusses his favorite albums of 2022
photo by Wyndham Garnett Kyle Thomas is releasing his first King Tuff album in five years, Smalltown Stardust, in January. He’ll be on tour supporting it starting in March, including a Brooklyn show at...
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41 New Songs Out Today
Fly Anakin art So many artists, so many songs, so little time. Each week we review a handful of new albums (of all genres), round up even more new music that we’d call “indie,” and talk about what...
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Indie Basement (1/27): the week in classic indie, college rock, and more
It’s another great week of music in Indie Basement, featuring: Meg Baird‘s most inviting record to date; the debut album from Joanna Gruesome offshoot The Tubs; Kelley Deal and Mike Montgomery’s...
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Our favorite songs of the week (playlist)
photo via XL Life Facebook Between our daily coverage, our Notable Releases and Indie Basement columns, and our monthly punk and rap roundups, we post tons of new music all the time here on...
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King Tuff on how Wendy Carlos, Fleetwood Mac & more influenced new album...
photo by Wyndham Garnett Most probably still think of King Tuff (aka Kyle Thomas) as the nasally garage rocker rocker of his 2012 Sub Pop debut, but even if you know his most recent album, 2018’s...
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THING festival 2023 lineup: Fleet Foxes, Lil Yachty, Sylvan Esso, Thundercat,...
phot: Travis Trautt Washington state music and arts fest THING — created by Sasquatch founder Adam Zacks — has announced the lineup for its 2023 edition, going down August 25-27 at Historic Fort Worden...
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Angel Olsen shares “Forever Means,” announces tour with King Tuff, Kara...
photo by P Squared Just ahead of the release of her Forever Means EP, Angel Olsen has shared the title track. “Forever Means” is heavily ’60s-inspired, a ballad that blends blues, folk, and classic...
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So many artists, so many songs, so little time. Each week we review a handful of new albums (of all genres), round up even more new music that we’d call “indie,” and talk about what metal is coming...
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Hand Habits’ Meg Duffy discusses the inspirations behind new LP ‘Fun House’
Photo: Jacob Boll Meg Duffy released Fun House, their third album as Hand Habits, today. Working with their roommates SASAMI (who produced) and Kyle “King Tuff” Thomas (who engineered), it’s a big step...
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SASAMI announces new album & 2022 tour, shares songs ft Hand Habits, Patti...
PHOTO BY ANDREW THOMAS HUANG SASAMI has announced new album Squeeze which will be out February 25 via Domino. Most of the album was self produced while a few tracks were co-produced by Ty Segall, and...
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King Tuff announces new album and tour: watch the “Smalltown Stardust” video
Kyle Thomas will release Smalltown Stardust, his first King Tuff album in five years, on January 27 via Sub Pop. The album was co-produced and co-written with frequent collaborator/roommate SASAMI and...
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Hand Habits’ Meg Duffy discusses their favorite albums of 2022
photo by Ellen Qbertplaya After releasing their third album, Fun House, in 2021, Hand Habits stayed busy this year: they toured with Perfume Genius, and frontperson Meg Duffy contributed to a number of...
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Tour news: Silverstein / Thursday, Billy Joel / Sting / Stevie Nicks, Ty...
Here’s a roundup of recent tour news. Check the Tour Dates category for more. BILLY JOEL / STING / STEVIE NICKS Billy Joel, Sting and Stevie Nicks are joining forces for five stadium dates in 2025....
View ArticleMorgan Nagler preparing debut solo LP, shares “Cradle the Pain”
Having previously co-written songs for Phoebe Bridgers, The Breeders, Haim, and Madi Diaz, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Morgan Nagler (of the bands Whispertown and Supermoon) has released her...
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