The Santa Barbara-based ’90s alt-rockers Summercamp, one word — not to be confused with the London-based 2010s indie pop band Summer Camp, two words — broke up in 2001, and they haven’t performed since a hometown reunion show in the summer of 2015. That’s about to change. Summercamp (the one-word ’90s Summercamp from California) just…
The Oscars are coming to YouTube. After decades airing on CBS, the Academy Awards will livestream on the platform worldwide, for free, from 2029 to 2033. The new deal, announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, gives YouTube exclusive rights to the show and surrounding content, starting from the 101st ceremony. The…
Despite no musical performance, Tuesday night’s episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers was extremely music-adjacent. For one thing, Meyers welcomed Sabrina Carpenter, who has become a regular at his old show Saturday Night Live, for his latest Day Drinking segment. During their time at NYC’s Ripple Room, Meyers and Carpenter played a game in…
A$AP Rocky has launched his latest campaign to convince fans that the much-delayed Don’t Be Dumb will actually be released soon, this time by sharing cover art designed by none other than Tim Burton. The artwork arrived on Instagram with a message referring to Don’t Be Dumb as a movie: “SORRY 4 THE WAIT DON’T…
This year’s best country albums list is once again presented in partnership with Don’t Rock The Inbox, the amazing country music newsletter run by Stereogum contributors Marissa R. Moss and Natalie Weiner. Check it out and consider buying a subscription. 2025 — a year where once again, country music, its aesthetic and its politics remained far too relevant. But year after…
Dionne Warwick is being sued by a rights firm that claims she has backed out of a deal that entitles them to “hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars” for work recovering her royalties, court records show. The company, Artists Rights Enforcement Corporation, cites its negotiation of terms and payment for the “Walk on…
Philly indie rockers Doll Spirit Vessel caught our attention with their 2022 debut album What Stays, and then they didn’t release anything else for a few years. Today, they’re back with a very cool new single called “Godless.” Bandleader Kati Malison’s voice floats over some gorgeous violin and guitar chimes, and it sounds like the…
The Academy Awards have announced its 2026 shortlist for 12 categories, including Best Original Song and Best Original Score. Among the 15 potential Song nominees, Nine Inch Nails, Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus, and one of those earworms from KPop Demon Hunters all made the initial cut. Original Score selections include composers Jerskin Fendrix for Bugonia,…
For many years, Toronto’s melodic hardcore crushers Mil-Spec have been one of the most consistently kickass bands on the hardcore underground. They always bring the big, climactic mosh moments, but they never stop exploring. A couple of months ago, they released a new self-titled EP, and it kicks ass. Meanwhile, we’ve got guitarist Dan Darrah…
Kay Flock has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. The Bronx rapper was found guilty in March on charges of racketeering conspiracy; attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon in aid of racketeering; and possession of a firearm in relation to attempted murder and assault. Pitchfork has reached out to Kay Flock’s attorney,…
