Stars – “Capelton Hill”
A month from now, long-running Canadian indie-pop dramatists Stars will return with their new album From Capleton Hill. In the past few months, Stars shared four of the songs that Continue Reading
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Superorganism – “crushed.zip”
Superorganism are releasing their sophomore album, World Wide Pop, in July, and we’ve heard two tracks from it so far, “Teenager” and “It’s Raining.” Today, they’re back with another one, Continue Reading
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Cass McCombs – “Belong To Heaven”
Cass McCombs has always come off as a chill dude who writes chill songs, but he also likes to move in mystery. In the three years since he released Tip Continue Reading
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Flume – “Palaces” (Feat. Damon Albarn)
Last weekend, the Australian producer Flume performed at the first weekend of Coachella and brought out a roster of special guests that included Beck, Vince Staples, and Caroline Polachek. Yesterday, Continue Reading
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The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week
Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also Continue Reading
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PinkPantheress – “Where You Are” (Feat. WILLOW)
Back in February, we heard the first new PinkPantheress appearance on record since last fall’s breakthrough mixtape To Hell With It when, along with Lil Uzi Vert and Shygirl, she Continue Reading
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Fontaines D.C. – “Roman Holiday”
This week, Fontaines D.C. are set to release their latest album, Skinty Fia. We’ve already heard a few album tracks from the Irish post-punkers, including “I Love You,” “Skinty Fia,” Continue Reading
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Stream Defcee’s New BoatHouse-Produced Album For All Debts Public And Private, Feat. Armand Hammer
The Chicago indie rapper Defcee has been making music for 15 years, and he hasn’t exactly taken time off. Defcee is a prolific force; last last year, for instance, he Continue Reading
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Zola Jesus – “Desire”
Last month, Zola Jesus announced her new album Arkhon, her first in five years. At the time, she also shared “Lost,” a promising first glimpse that landed amongst our favorite Continue Reading
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Stream Home Is Where & Record Setter’s Furious New Split EP dissection lesson
Home Is Where and Record Setter are two bands with a lot in common. Home Is Where are from Florida, and Record Setter are from Texas, but both bands have Continue Reading
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Boxing Champ Errol Spence Jr. Rates Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Uzi Vert and Other Rappers With the Best Hands
Eroll Spence Jr. wants all the smoke. This Saturday (April 16), the undefeated boxer will fight for the WBC, IBF and WBA welterweight championships against Yordenis Ugas at AT&T Stadium Continue Reading
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Up Late with Aaron Taos
Photos and Interview by Jordan Edwards In 2020, Aaron Taos scored a quarantine hit. "Control," which captured the loneliness and anxiety of isolation, blew up on TikTok and racked up Continue Reading
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Playboi Carti Interview – How One of Hip-Hop’s Most Elusive Artists Stays Making Waves
Anti-HeroHow one of hip-hop's most elusive artists stays making waves.Interview: Vanessa SattenImages: Atiba JeffersonEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Continue Reading
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Jordana – “To The Ground”
Next month, the fast-evolving young artist Jordana will release her new album Face The Wall. Jordana recorded the LP with co-producer Cameron Hale, and she played every instrument herself. Jordana Continue Reading
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Tallies – “Hearts Underground”
For the past few years, Toronto’s Tallies have been perfecting their own shimmery, jangly take on ’80s and ’90s dream-pop. The band got together in 2018, and they’ve released one Continue Reading
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Stream EST Gee & 42 Dugg’s New Collaborative Album Last Ones Left
42 Dugg, from Detroit, and EST Gee, from Louisville, are two of the biggest and most exciting underground rappers to break through to the mainstream in recent years. 42 Dugg Continue Reading
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Latto Knocks Down Double Standards With ‘Big Energy’ While Gaining Inspiring Advice From Pharrell – Interview
Gotta Go HardWith a hit song, sold-out tour dates and a strong sophomore album, Latto has stamped herself as a real name in hip-hop and wants to be respected as Continue Reading
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Porridge Radio – “The Rip”
Back in February, the cathartic Brit-rockers Porridge Radio returned with the announcement of their new album Waterslide, Diving Board, Ladder To The Sky . At the time, they also shared Continue Reading
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Here Are the Most Random Stray Bullets on Hip-Hop Songs
Nobody is safe when it comes to rap lyrics. Anyone's name or situation can get mentioned to complete a simile. Whether it's meant to do damage or not, stray bullets Continue Reading
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Joyride! – “Flyover States”
It’s been six years since we’ve heard from the great ramshackle rock crew Joyride!, whose most recent full-length, Half Moon Bay, came out back in 2016. But next week they’re Continue Reading
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