Integrity & Grief: The Passing Of Chris Cornell
How & where do we insert ourselves into the narrative of celebrity deaths in the digital age? A response, of sorts, to our collective responses.
Music
Electric Topography: A Review Of Tokyo’s After Hours Music Festival
Formed by members of MONO, Envy, & downy with a focus on artistry over fame & marketing, the fest highlights the best of Japans post-rock scene & beyond
Grandaddy Cancels Tour Due To Tragic Loss Of Bassist Kevin Garcia
The founding member of the reunited group, the bassist passed away from a “massive stroke” on May 2nd 2017. Read the official statement from the group
Juiceboxxx Signs to Dangerbird / Shares “Freaking Out” From Upcoming ‘FREAKED OUT AMERICAN LOSER’ LP
For 15 years, the Milwuakee experimental punk/rap musician has given his all to what many have seen as a pipe dream. Fuck them. Hear his new single now.
SIGUR RÓS TO Livestream Show w/LA Philharmonic / Releasing Limited-Edition, Cannabis-Infused Gumdrops
The Icelandic trio will not only stream their sold-out performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, but also releasing their own ltd ed edibles
[WATCH ] The I.L.Y’s (Zach & Andy of Death Grips) – “Gargoyle / Bobo” (Official 2-song Video)
Watch an underpants-clad Zach HIll get tased, hosed in the face, & placed in a chokehold, before being bottle-fed some liquid with LED lights in it.
Jonah Hill Direct’s Danny Brown “Ain’t It Funny” Video (feat. Gus Van Sant & Joanna Kerns)
Presented like a sitcom/horror, the new video punctuates the content of the Detroit Rapper’s single which focuses on the circus surrounding chemical dependancy
Kevin Morby Announces City Music LP w/”Come To Me Now” Lyric Video
Following last year’s critically acclaimed, Singing Saw, Morby’s 4th LP turns it’s focus on the urban landscapes of his past. Listen to the lead off track now
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy Announces Merle Haggard Tribute With 360° VR Video Of “Mama Tried”
Will Oldham pays tribute to the late country legend w/a double-LP titled, Best Troubador. Check out the new video featuring Oscar Parsons & a tiny dog in a vest
Dinosaur Jr. Releases Candid New Video For “Knocked Around”
As they embark on another string of dates, the trio drops a new video consisting of candid b & w footage shot without their knowledge on the previous tour
POND Welcomes Nuclear Holocaust With “30000 Megatons” Video
In support of their upcoming LP, this montage video features vintage commercials, a kangaroo getting punched, riots, over-population, GG Allin, and the McRib
Mac DeMarco Announces This Old Dog LP, w/a Pair Of Singles & US Tour
Mac’s first full-length since 2014’s Salad Days will be released May 5th, but you can pre-order & hear the title track & “My Old Man” now. Plus TOUR DATES