John Glacier is releasing her debut album, Like a Ribbon, after years of underground hype. The London-based rapper, producer, and poet dips her toes into post-punk and electronica, maintaining her trademark flow through contrasting verses with guests like Sampha (“Ocean Steppin’”) and Eartheater (“Money Shows”). Like a Ribbon also includes the singles “Steady as I…
Our January reviews contain some radiant and recognizable music. Trumpeter Romain Leleu (pictured) and pianist Julien Gernay created an inventive program for Folies Parisiennes that not only shows off their skills, but also delights the listener. For a more majestic sound, check out Voices of Thunder, which shows off the choir and the new organ…
Bauhaus’ Peter Murphy has shared “Swoon,” a new song that he made with Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor. The single will appear on Murphy’s new album, Silver Shade, which lands on May 9 via Metropolis. Hear the new Youth-produced song below. “I am both in the state of swoon as are my audience when witnessing…
The best-known Quiet Riot tunes will probably forever be “Metal Health” and “Cum on Feel the Noize” (and to a lesser extent, “Mama Weer All Crazee Now”), due to their success on the singles chart and on MTV. But one tune that tends to get lost in the shuffle was another rock anthem, “The Wild…
As promised, Bon Iver have shared a new song. “Everything Is Peaceful Love” is the first music from Justin Vernon since announcing the new album SABLE, fABLE earlier this week. The single comes with a smile-filled music video directed by John Wilson of HBO’s How To with John Wilson. Watch it below. In a statement,…
Another Valentine’s Day is upon us, and our hearts go out to the lovelorn and wishing among us. Even those who are deep in love can know the sad-eyed dewiness of a breakup or unrequited romance, whether from a high-school crush or a lifelong desire. Our editors pulled together some of their personal favorite swoon-worthy…
Note: This article contains references to alleged sexual assault that some readers may find disturbing. Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Sean “Diddy” Combs are no longer facing a lawsuit from a woman who claimed that the rappers drugged and raped her, in 2000, when she was 13 years old. The woman, a Jane Doe plaintiff, voluntarily…
