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Psychic Heat –“Elixir” (Stereogum Premiere)
Kansas quartet Psychic Heat was formed by Evan Herd and Tanner Spreer not too long ago, but there's a confidence and audacity in their nuanced fuzz that belies the short time they've spent together....
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Joey Purp –“Cornerstore” (Feat. Saba & theMIND)
SaveMonian and Chicago representer Joey Purp has always impressed me when I hear him on features, but for some reason I've never delved into his music. It's hard to navigate all the way through a crew...
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Yuna –“Crush” (Feat. Usher) Video
Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna is making crossover leap to stardom on her new upcoming album Chapters, and she's recruited some serious help to get more air under her jump. She's already shared a set...
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Stream Jaggery Crux (Stereogum Premiere)
Boston-based art-rock collective Jaggery make exquisite, lush music that challenges the ear as much as it captivates it. The storytelling, reflection, and contemplation are as audacious as the...
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Stream Dowsing Okay
Chicago emo stalwarts Dowsing have shared three of the 10 tracks from their quickly approaching album Okay: "Kept Me Around," "Dissolve," and "Red Legs Kicking." Each track has been stellar, with...
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Yumi Zouma –“Barricade (Matter Of Fact)”
Dreamy synth pop quartet Yumi Zouma were scattered across Auckland, Paris, and New York for the couple of years leading up to their upcoming album, Yoncalla. Despite that physical disconnect, their...
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Young Magic –“Default Memory”
Avant-pop duo Young Magic are in full swing for their rapidly approaching album Still Life. They've shared "Lucien" and "Sleep Now," and both have been entrancing explorations into singer Melati...
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Owen Rabbit –“Weeds” (Stereogum Premiere)
Melbourne-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Owen Rabbit makes an eclectic brand of experimental electro. He incorporates pop sensibilities, the suspense-building of EDM, and deft musicality from...
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Roosevelt –“Colours” / “Moving On” Video
New wave/disco purveyor Roosevelt creates some super infectious, highly danceable soundscapes with an updated retro aesthetic. He's gearing up to drop his self-titled debut album this fall, and a video...
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American Monoxide –“Hot Lava Express” (Stereogum Premiere)
American Monoxide is an outlet for Dimitri Manos' lo-fi DIY home recordings. Manos makes wonderfully warped analog grooves drawing from several genres and stirring them together for an infectious...
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Cat’s Eyes –“Be Careful Where You Park Your Car”
British postpunk duo Cat's Eyes are in full swing for the upcoming release of their album Treasure House. They've already shared "Chameleon Queen" and "Drag," and today they follow up with a...
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Leif Erikson –“Never Get You Out Of My Mind” (Stereogum Premiere)
London quintet Leif Erikson named their band after the Icelandic explorer who beat Christopher Columbus to America. Aptly, there is an exploratory spirit to their sound, and it's great that their music...
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Flatbush Zombies –“Smoke Break/Fly Away” Video
I still can't believe Beast Coasters and updated rap revivalists Flatbush Zombies managed a top-10 debut with 3001: A Laced Odyssey. Not because the album isn't good, but because I never thought they'd...
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Stream Grubby Little Hands Garden Party
Philadelphia's Grubby Little Hands began as the duo of singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Donnie Felton and Brian Hall. Then they turned into a sextet for their third album, Garden Party,...
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Smino –“Menu”
St. Louis rapper Smino might be the best hope to put the city back on the map after Nelly, and Nelly has been out-rapped by the Honey Nut Cheerios Honey Bee, so things are looking bleak for the Midwest...
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Anna Meredith –“Something Helpful” Video
Scottish composer and indie pop singer-songwriter Anna Meredith makes joyful, bubbly jaunts that are as delicate as they are infectious. She recently released her latest full-length offering, Varmints,...
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The Raveonettes –“Junko Ozawa”
Danish duo the Raveonettes continue their song-a-month march to the release of their next album. The drug-pop purveyors have already shared "This World Is Empty (Without You)," "Run Mascara Run," and...
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Stream Chloe X Halle Sugar Symphony EP
Beyoncé's Parkwood Entertainment underlings Chloe and Halle Bailey have risen very quickly, as expected with Bey as a mentor and co-signer. The ATLien alt-R&B duo signed to Parkwood after their...
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Parcels –“Herefore”
Australia's underground seems to be ripe with soulful acts as of late. I remember I thought Band To Watch alum Hiatus Kaiyote were an anomaly coming out of Aussieland with their "future soul." How...
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Kylesa Announce Indefinite Hiatus
Kylesa have announced they'll be taking a break for an indeterminate amount of time. Per Brooklyn Vegan, the Georgia rockers are going on hiatus after 15 years developing their murky, punishing version...
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