Kevin Devine – “How Can I Help You?”
Kevin Devine announced his 10th full-length album Nothing’s Real, So Nothing’s Wrong last month with the release of lead single “Albatross.” Today, he’s announcing a spring 2022 US tour with Continue Reading
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Stream Deafheaven/Hundred Waters/PC Music Supergroup Alto Arc’s Wild Debut EP
The new supergroup Alto Arc has a truly baffling and exciting lineup: Deafheaven’s George Clarke, Hundred Waters’ Trayer Tryon, PC Music leader Danny L Harle, and makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench. Continue Reading
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Oscar Nominations Reactions: Best and Worst Academy Award Nominations
It’s that time again: award season! The self-congratulatory parade of shows is often predictable, yet we still tune in and participate — sorta like cheering for our favorite sports teams. Continue Reading
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Maren Morris – “Background Music”
Maren Morris, the country superstar and part-time Highwoman, recently announced the impending release of her new album Humble Quest, the follow-up to 2019’s hugely successful Girl. Morris has had more Continue Reading
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Taylor Swift Joins Ed Sheeran On “The Joker And The Queen” Remix
Ed Sheeran has released a new remix of “The Joker And The Queen,” a maudlin ballad from his recent hit album = (equals). The new version of the song reunites Continue Reading
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S. Carey – “Break Me Open”
Songwriter, producer, and Bon Iver member S. Carey has announced Break Me Open, his first new record in four years. Carey has had a difficult couple of years, with the Continue Reading
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Duran Duran – “Laughing Boy”
Hot on the heels of their Rock Hall Of Fame nomination, Duran Duran have shared a new track, “Laughing Boy.” The synthy single comes ahead of the release of their Continue Reading
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METZ – “Demolition Row”
We haven’t heard too much from Metz since they released 2020’s Atlas Vending. That changes today, though, as the Toronto hardcore group have announced a new split 7″ with UK Continue Reading
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Illuminati Hotties – “Sandwich Sharer”
Last year, Illuminati Hotties released their sophomore album, Let Me Do One More, which was our Album Of The Week when it came out. Next week, Sarah Tudzin is embarking Continue Reading
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Animal Collective – “We Go Back”
This coming Friday, Animal Collective will return from the wilderness. The band, back at full strength as a four-piece, will release their new album Time Skiffs, their first true studio Continue Reading
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The Range – “Bicameral”
It’s been a bit since we’ve heard from James Hinton, the Vermont-based producer who puts out music as the Range. His last full-length album was 2016’s Potential, which utilized obscure Continue Reading
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The Cool Kids – “It’s Yours, Pt. 2”
The Cool Kids are about to pull a SremmLife 3. This year, Sir Michael Rocks and Chuck Inglish, the two members of the long-running and always-stylish rap duo, will both Continue Reading
28 NLE Choppa, Kyle, BlocBoy JB and More – New Projects This Week
This week in hip-hop, both the older and younger generations of rappers are firing off some heat. After a slight delay, NLE Choppa's Me vs Me has arrived. The album, which was Continue Reading
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Stream Na-Kel Smith’s Lo-Fi Rap EP Skullface Bonehead
The Los Angeles rapper Na-Kel Smith was already a pro skateboarder when, as a teenager, he entered the Odd Future fold. Since then, Smith has contributed to records from Tyler, Continue Reading
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Dropper – “Ok Ok Ok”
Dropper, the band led by Brooklyn’s Andrea Scanniello, impressed us with the early singles from new album Don’t Talk To Me. Today the group has returned with another exemplary slice Continue Reading
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Stream Age Of Apocalypse’s Stomp-Ass Debut Album Grim Wisdom
Age Of Apocalypse come from the busy hardcore scene in New York’s Hudson Valley, and they made a name for themselves during the pandemic. They released their debut EP The Continue Reading
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Stream Rich Brian’s Surprise New EP Brightside
Indonesian 88rising rapper Rich Brian has dropped a new surprise EP called Brightside. “While doing melodies are fun, I wanted to remind people that I still love to rap,” he Continue Reading
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Alex Cameron – “Best Life”
In November, Australian artist Alex Cameron released a new single called “Sara Jo,” the first new music he’d released since 2019’s Miami Memory. Now, Cameron has announced a follow-up album Continue Reading
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Georgia Harmer – “Austin”
“Went to Austin, Texas for a day/ To everyone I saw, I said your name/ The setting sun, the hot wind on my face/ Felt like home, an unfamiliar place.” Continue Reading
21 Latin Trap Star Eladio Carrion Talks Bobby Shmurda Collaboration, Lessons Learned From 50 Cent and More
'Til I CollapseLatin trap star Eladio Carrión incorporates lessons he learned from hip-hop into his music.Interview: Bianca TorresEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2021 issue of XXL Continue Reading
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