Swedish heavy metal outfit Ghost is putting out its third album Meliora August 21 through Loma Vista. Following up lead single “Cirice” and yesterday’s reveal of Papa Emeritus III is this new track “From the Pinnacle to the Pit.” Enjoy!
This week’s playlist feature is a voyage through the beloved genre of shoegaze, from its late 80’s/early 90’s UK origins to worldwide explorations of the sound up to the modern day. Be warned: this set exceeds two hours and only the strongest of ears and wills
Alice Glass, formerly half of synthpunk duo Crystal Castles, has just released her first piece of solo material, a single called “Stillbirth.” The track will be available to stream and buy digitally on various platforms tomorrow and all proceeds go to organizations that help survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence
Scottish synthpop trio Chvrches is following up its 2013 debut The Bones of What You Believe with a new album called Every Open Eye on September 25. That’s the lead single “Leave a Trace” up there. Happy listening!
Electrorock duo Ratatat returns with a new mix of tunes.
"My War" (Black Flag cover Flexi) by LEVIATHAN Earlier this year, Oakland black metal act Leviathan covered the classic Black Flag song “My War” for Decibel Magazine. The single is now available to stream and order on limited flexi disc above. At the moment, Leviathan’s new album
Everything Everything comes through with a creative, progressive pop album with equal parts eccentricity and accessibility.
I still don’t understand why Spraynard haven’t received more attention over the past few years. To get some background, check out their excellent 2011 Asian Man Records LP, Funtitled, here. Complete with great songwriting, soaring hooks, tight instrumentals, and smart, emotive lyrics, it astounds me that the record
Bolabo Records drops a new track and video from Brazilian pop rap trio Pearls Negras. Hopefully they’ve got a new album or mixtape in store for us; we had a blast with their 2013 EP Biggie Apple:
Mac DeMarco has a mini-album called Another One out August 7 via Captured Tracks. Hear the third single “I’ve Been Waiting for Her” above and enjoy!
