new music
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Sludge metal outfit Baroness has announced Purple, the follow-up to its 2012 double-album Yellow & Green. It is due out December 18 via the band’s new Abraxan Hymns imprint; check out the lead single “Chlorine & Wine” above.
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The centerpiece track of Destroyer’s new record receives a whimsical stop-motion music video. Poison Season is out tomorrow via Dead Oceans.
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NPR is now streaming Dâm-Funk’s new double-length synth-funk opus, Invite the Light, ahead of its September 4 release via Stones Throw. Also, I recommend checking out this video of Mr. Funk spinning selections from his record collection; it’s pretty long, but will turn you on to some great
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Today, Big K.R.I.T. celebrated his birthday by giving us this new track “86.” Enjoy and wish the man a happy birthday! In related news, come October K.R.I.T. will be embarking upon his “Kritically Acclaimed” tour – find dates for that here.
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A minute of mayhem from guitarist Bill Orcutt and drummer Jacob Heule, taken from their new record Colonial Donuts, out October 16 via Palilalia. Cover art game on point!
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Here’s another glimpse of Julia Holter’s upcoming LP Have You in My Wilderness, out September 25 via Domino. Enjoy!
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On September 4, New Orleans ambient musician/minimalist composer Duane Pitre will conclude a trilogy of albums on Important Records with Bayou Electric. Up there is a serene clip from it; happy listening!
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Minneapolis MC Prof comes through with a hilarious video for his latest single, “Bar Breaker!” The track, produced by Aesop Rock, appears on his forthcoming full-length Liability, out October 16 via Rhymesayers Entertainment.
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As previously mentioned, Detroit post-punk trio Protomartyr is releasing its third LP, The Agent Intellect, on October 9 via Hardly Art. This is the second single from the project; check it out and let us know if you’re hyped!
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Boiler Room has debuted the title track from Orah, the new EP by Berlin-based deep house producer John Roberts, out September 7 via his Brunette Editions imprint. Enjoy!