Patti Smith is reissuing her seminal 1975 debut album Horses to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The newly remastered edition arrives October 10 in 2xLP and 2xCD formats via Legacy Recordings. It includes alternate takes of album tracks, Smith’s original 1975 audition tape for RCA, and four previously unreleased songs: “Distant Fingers,” “The Hunter Gets Captured…
Hotline TNT have pulled their music from Spotify, joining an exodus of indie acts including Godspeed You! Black Emperor, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Xiu Xiu, and Deerhoof. “The company that bills itself as the steward of all recorded music has proven beyond the shadow of a doubt that it does not align with…
Shopping have broken up. The UK post-punk trio hadn’t put out an album since 2020’s All or Nothing, but confirmed the news on Instagram last week. “After 13 years, Shopping is taking our last spin through the aisles,” the band wrote in a post on Friday, August 15. Today, they’ve also shared the new song…
The Smiths drummer Mike Joyce has announced his autobiography. The Drums offers a frontline view of the band’s story from “the self-confessed biggest Smiths fan in the world,” as the product description puts it. “His off-piste, frank and witty perspective allows him to re-contextualise fan favourite moments through a beautifully vulnerable, human insight into his life.”…
In 2018, SOPHIE and Liz reunited to make a follow-up to their 2015 collaboration “When I Rule the World” at SOPHIE’s Nichols Canyon home studio. That song, “Sunscreen,” did not immediately see the light of day, though it leaked on streaming platforms and occasionally popped up in DJ sets. Now, Liz is back, and she…
Tyler, the Creator has unveiled the lineup for the annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival. Joining the California rapper on the bill are Childish Gambino, A$AP Rocky, Clairo, Doechii, Fousheé, Kilo Kish, Clipse, T-Pain, Odd Future alumni Earl Sweatshirt, Domo Genesis, Left Brain, Mike G, and others. See the full lineup below. The 2025 edition of…
With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s batch includes new albums from Earl Sweatshirt, Mac DeMarco, Nourished by Time, Deftones, Ghostface Killah, Water From Your…
Body Movements has evolved from a DIY Hackney Wick takeover to become one of the UK’s most vital queer electronic music festivals, now taking over Southwark Park for its second outdoor edition this Sunday. Founded by Saoirse Ryan, Clayton Wright, and Simon Denby, Body Movements is expected to bring together 10,000 attendees for a one-day…
Lil Nas X was arrested early this morning for the alleged battery of a police officer, CNN reports. The rapper was also taken to a Los Angeles area hospital “for a possible overdose.” The arrest occurred after Lil Nas X allegedly charged at police officers, per NBC News. TMZ published footage of Lil Nas X…
Has the era of traditional bands—and newer acts with lasting longevity—come to an end? Throughout music history, bands have been a cultural cornerstone, sparking discussions and fostering a sense of camaraderie among their fan bases. Whether it’s the boomer’s dismissive “that’s not a real band” or the nostalgic “I miss their old music” from early…
