There are so many artists and so little time. Each week we review a bunch of new albums, round up more new music that we’d call “indie,” and discuss what metal is coming out. All day, we post music news. Some of our favorites are included in a weekly update. A bunch of new songs in one place is what this is about.
“XTASY” is a song written by RAVYN lenae. It is called DOECHII.
The new version of “Xtasy” features a new verse from Doechii, and is a remake of the Kaytranada-produced song.
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“All a long” is the name of Rochelle Jordan’s song.
Rochelle Jordan’s “All Along” from her album Play With the Changes will be released on Friday, and Kaytranada shared his version today.
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“VERTIGO” is a song by Nick Hal Kim.
DJ Dahi, Helado Negro and Arto Lindsay will be on the new album Cometa, which will be released on October 21. “Vertigo” is the first song recorded for the album and is a romantic R&B ballad.
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“Forever” is the title of Lee Field’s novel.
On October 28, Lee Fields’ first album for Daptone, Sentimental Fool, will be released, and he just shared a new song.
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KayLEIGH GOLDSWORTHY is on live at studio 4.
On October 4th, there will be a new release from Will Yip’s Memory Music label, with a live recording of Kayleigh Goldsworthy. Her band for the session included Thursday’s Tucker Rule on drums and The Menzingers’ Tom May on guitar/backing vocals.
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“Dagger in the warm stubble” is a song by Yellow Eye.
New York black metallers Yellow Eyes have a new song on The Taste of Teeth, and you can hear it and read about it over at Invisible Oranges.
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They are chewing a body of water.
If you like loud, fuzzed-out, sensory-overload pop music, you should check out the new split from They Are Gutting a Body of Water and A Country Western.
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“Do it or don’t.”
“This song is about navigating difficult choices and keeping your head held high,” Julia Kugel says of her hazy, languid, Lynchian new single as Julia, Julia. I had to confront the idea that maybe there is no plan, no destiny because I am obsessed with finding meaning in the meaningless. All you get is the choice. There is a reason to do it or not to. It doesn’t feel right, but you make the choice and move forward. You will find your footing eventually, and perhaps even make up a meaning. The drums were the first thing I started with. I wanted a steady pace and a walking rhythm. The strumming guitar has a simple thumping grooves. I wanted everything to look the same. The bass line gives a little more movement with subtle slides, like gentle sighs. The choruses are comforting even though they are emotional and rhythmic. The way it ends is a bit confusing and unresolved, but I like it. She is releasing her solo debut later this month on Suicide Squeeze Records.
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“Robbery Part 4” is a work by TEE GRIZZLEY.
“Robbery Part 4,” a spitfire, storytelling rap song, will be included in a new project by rapper Tee Grizzley. A tribute to PnB Rock is in the video.
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DROPKICK MURPHYS is a song by Drop Kick Murphys
This Machine Still Kills Fascists, Dropkick Murphys’ upcoming acoustic album made up of Woody Guthrie lyrics is here.
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“The room” is the title of the opera.
The Orielles left behind their guitars for a lush, danceable production on their new album. “The Room” is a great example of their new direction, with skittering beats, a rolling bassline and a seductive vibraphone.
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“SLEEPING CAR PORTERS” was written by Andrew Broder and features Moor Mother and Billy Woods.
Andrew Broder, who used to record as Fur, says “Moor Mother and Billy Woods are two of my favorite writers.” I wanted to make a Lynch-esque song. Something similar to Gravediggaz hanging with burial. The song and album themes of waking dreams and predetermined reality fit their styles. I think Alan Moore would like this. The soundtrack to Alan Moore’s The Show will be out October 7.
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“It’s like a secret”, says the husky.
Skullcrusher’s new album Quiet the Room is due out next month, and the new single “It’s Like a Secret” is plaintive. Skullcrusher says that the song was written when he first felt connected to the album as a whole. I had been trying to put into words a very familiar sensation that was completely inexpressible. I associate it with being very immersed in a creative project and also disconnected from other people. As a shield, a home, a place to hide and feel safe, and an outlet for my creativity are some of the ways in which this feeling feels. The song was about the process and limitations of trying to communicate this feeling. It feels wonderful to be able to convey these thoughts.
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“UNDER THE WATER” and “GREATEST WEAPON” were written by hand.
Hand Habits is an artist on the Psychic Telephone label. Hand Habits’ last album was similar to “Greatest Weapon”, with guitars and electronics, and “Under the Water” has backing vocals from Amelia Meath.
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“LandSLIDE” is a phrase used by BREANNABARA.
“Landslide is about trusting your intuition and how you can fall off of listening to it at times,” says Breanna Barbara of the new single from her upcoming album Nothin’ But Time. When you are in tune with your intuition, it can feel like you are at the top of a mountain, but when you fall off, it can feel like you’re lost. I believe that the song refers to your fate and what it means for you.
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“UNKIND LOVE” is a song by Holly Cook.
A track from her new album Happy Hour, as well as a housey remix by the great Ashley Beedle, can be found on a new four-track project by Hollie Cook.
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BRANT BJORK sings “BREAD FOR BUTTER”.
“Bread For Butter” is the latest taste of his upcoming album, “Bogainvillea Suite”, due October 28 via Heavy Psych Sounds.
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“HOURS” is a word used for Faulkner.
Fauncess is releasing her debut full-length, The Golden Ass, next month via Cascine, and the second single is “Hours,” which she says “is one of the few songs I’ve made where the lyrics were written after the music.” I felt like I was at war with time because of the pounding nature of the beat, and I wish there were more hours, minutes, seconds in the day. I would like to be able to manipulate time, expand and contract it according to what I need. More time to do things you enjoy is bound up with time. The first thing to be sacrificed is the pleasure, as the capitalist order makes cruel demands on our time. Time is just as valuable as money, but sadly time doesn’t pay the bills.
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“CONTROL” is what Crocs and Napoleons are called.
The duo from West Philadelphia released their first new music in five years, “control”, after signing with Grand Jury Music. Madel Rafter says that he wrote “control” in 2017. “I wanted to capture the feeling of walking through an art museum and holding all of your muscles tightly, because if you don’t, you might give into some crazy impulse and do something really really bad, like pull a painting off the wall and put your foot through it.” The lyrics talk about wearing a mask for the world to hide internal negative thoughts and worry about being bad to the bone. The song feels funny on the surface, but I use humor as a way to make up for the feelings of darker sentiment. We took an approach that feels almost sing-songy at the top, but gets more chaotic, fast, and emotional as the song progresses.
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“Repetitive” is the title of THUS LOVE.
You can get an early listen to Thus Love’s debut album, Memorial, on October 7 via Captured Tracks. The band says repetition is a look at how habits are formed. We’re not always proud of our habits but sometimes there’s beauty in stepping back and acknowledging that these patterns make us who we are.
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“Say your prayers” is part of the drum of death.
Bass Drum of Death will release a new album called Say I Won’t on January 27 via Fat Possum. “Say Your Prayers” was co-written by Mike Kerr from Royal Blood.
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It’s bad to feel good, says Whitney Thomas.
“Anything That Feels Good is Bad” is about “all of the unhealthy things I know I’m not supposed to do that I get some satisfaction out of doing in the moment”, says Whitmer Thomas. He says that he doesn’t have self control whether it be socially, emotionally, or physically. I am lucky not to have a drug problem, but I think it is because I am a goofy dumbass around people who I want to think I am cool. Hardly Art released The Older I Get The Funnier I Was.
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“FLAGS” are the words used for fudge palms.
Michael le Riche, also known as Fake Palms, releases his new album Lemons this week via Hand Drawn Dracula and here is one final preview. “‘Flags’ is a song about finding where you fit within the machinery,” says Michael. Is it comfortable?” Is it against what you believe? Do you want to do it, or do you have to do it? Do you feel disloyal? How much do you actually enjoy it? These things we rally for or against seem to be what we answer to. It’s kind of about what happens when you have to stare at your decisions.
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CATE LE BON IS A TYPICAL LOVE
During the same sessions as this year’s “Pompeii”, “Typical Love” was recorded and began as a jam between Cate and Warpaint drummer Stella Mozgawa.
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“POST-RYAN” is a band.
Gilla Band, the UK group who used to be known as Girl Band, are releasing their new album Most Normal on October 7 via Rough Trade and have just shared a new song. Post Ryan is one of their most normal, least noisy songs to date, armed with a danceable beat, sub-bass rumblings and a heavy spoken vocals.
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We came to play, show me the body.
The third album by Show Me The Body, Trouble The Water, was released last night. The song shakes with acidified guitar and punky drums as they break. You can read more about that here.
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“RIGHTS AND REPRODUCTION” is a title for hammers.
Hammered Hulls are back with their first release in over a year. The lead single from Hammered Hulls’ first full-length record, Careening, is an intense and cathartic punk jam. This is where you can read more about it.
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“wouldn’t have to hurt”, says Cailleroy.
The album was released today to benefit TheTrevorProject. The title track “wouldn’t have to hurt” has a very personal and harrowing account of the experience of a YouTuber with mental illness. Through music, she explores mental health. You can read more about that here.
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“DANIELLE is on my face”
Fred is set to close his Actual Life trilogy of autobiographical albums this fall, and he kicked it off today with the single “Danielle.” A sample of a voice note from Fred’s friend is included on the track, which is set to a danceable beat. Here you can read more about it.
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“HIGH VIOLENCE” is a phrase used by ECstaTIC International.
G.L. Jaguar and Laura Harris are two of the musicians in the new project. The DC-based group make nervy, synthy, danceable new wave/post-punk inspired rock that is not too far away from their other projects. This is the first song on their debut.
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GATHERERS – “GIFT HORSE” GEOFF RICKLY.
A new album by NJ post-hardcore band Gatherers will be released on 11/18 via No Sleep. Here you can read more about it.
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“OBJECT PERMANENCE” is the title of the Arm’s Length.
Ontario emo band Arm’s Length put out one of the best punk releases of the year with their self-released Everything Nice, and now they’ve announced their first full-length album, Never Before Seen, Never Again Found, due 10/28 via Wax Bodega. “Object Permanence” is a lead single.
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“ENEMY” is the title of MightmARE, a novel by Sarah SHOOK.
You can read more about Sarah Shook’s debut solo album Mightmare here.
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“OVULE” is a song written by BJRK.
You can read more about the second taste of her new album here, and you can also listen to it here.
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