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THICK Announce New Album Happy Now and 2022 Tour Dates
THICK have announced their second album Happy Now. It arrives August 19th via Epitaph Records, and the Brooklyn trio have also released the LP’s first single, “Loser,” as well as dates to their upcoming fall headlining tour. The album was recorded at Studio G in Brooklyn and produced by Joel Hamilton, who worked with the trio of guitarist Nikki Sisti, bassist Kate Black, and drummer Shari Page on their 2020 debut 5 Years Behind. While Sisti refers to Happy Now as a “living diary,” the band isn’t too preoccupied in wistful hindsight, as suggested by song titles like “I Wish 2016 Never Happened.” Instead our former Artist of the Month are looking back to find the means to move forward. In a statement, Sisti shared, “Most of our songs lean toward optimism, even when there’s a lot of pain...
Kaytranada Trends After Beyoncé’s “BREAK MY SOUL” Leaks, House Music Twitter Has Thoughts
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Taylor Hill / Getty Kaytranada might not have an extensive solo album discography, but he is rightly seen as a young leader in the world of Dance and Electronic music. Shortly after Beyoncé‘s new House-tinged track “BREAK MY SOUL” was leaked and later released, the Canadian producer’s name has been trending on Twitter. Fans of House and Dance music had plenty of opinions on Drake’s latest album, Honestly, Nevermind, which took the Canadian rapper and crooner into a decidedly uptempo direction with very little rapping across the project. Drizzy, who has a number of critics, has fans split over his newest release after some felt it was a poor representation of House music although Drake never explicitly framed the album as such. Enter Beyoncé. After t...
Amanda Shires Announces Tour Dates, Shares New Video: Watch
Amanda Shires has shared the title track from her forthcoming album Take It Like a Man, along with a live performance video of the song. She’ll tour North America later this year, beginning in North Carolina in early September and wrapping up in Nebraska toward the end of November. Check out “Take It Like a Man” and see Shires’ full tour schedule below. Shires announced the follow-up to 2018’s To the Sunset and a 2021 Christmas album at the end of May. She’s shared one other song from it so far, “Hawk for the Dove.” Between solo records, Shires joined Maren Morris, Natalie Hemby, and Brandi Carlile for a self-titled album as the Highwomen in 2019. Take It Like a Man is out July 29 via ATO. All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy s...
Julien Baker, Faye Webster, MJ Lenderman Appear on Through the Soil II Benefit Compilation: Listen
Through the Soil II is the sequel to a 68-song benefit compilation that arrived last year; the inaugural volume is reportedly the reigning best-selling compilation in Bandcamp history. The latest installment benefits the Trevor Project, an organization dedicated to suicide prevention efforts among LGBTQ+ youth. The 37-track collection features contributions from Julien Baker, Faye Webster, MJ Lenderman, Parannoul, Wednesday, Ian Sweet, Squirrel Flower, Horse Jumper of Love, Dummy, Lala Lala with Tomberlin, and many more. Listen to the full collection below on Bandcamp. The Through the Soil compilations came together via organizing through a DIY music community Discord. The first benefited the NAMI COVID-19 Mental Health Support Fund. “It was important to take part in a project like Through...
Karate, Unwound, Codeine, and Current Reissues Announced by Numero Group
Numero Group has announced a handful of new and archival releases from Codeine, Karate, Unwound, and Current as part of the label’s “‘90s Month,” celebrating what it calls “influential strains of North American Indie & Emo.” First up is Unwound’s final recording Live Leaves, a live album documenting their final tour, due out September 2. That’s followed by the release of Codeine’s recently discovered studio session Dessau on September 16; it was recorded between Frigid Stars (1990) and White Birch (1994). The Time Expired 5xLP box set from the recently reunited Karate (who are scheduled to perform at Pitchfork Music Festival on July 16) is out September 30. It includes 2000’s Unsolved (which includes three unreleased ), 2002’s Some Boots, 2004’s Pockets albums, and for the ...
Kate Bush Reflects on “Running Up That Hill” in Rare Radio Interview
Kate Bush, whose “Running Up That Hill” is the true star of Stranger Things’ fourth season, has given a rare radio interview about the song and her love of the show. The chat with BBC Radio 4’s Emma Barnett, on Woman’s Hour, follows Bush’s flurry of statements about her resurgent 1985 single, which climbed to No. 1 in the UK and hit the U.S. top 10 for the first time. “It’s such a great series, I thought that the track would get some attention,” Bush said of the Stranger Things placement. “But I just never imagined that it would be anything like this. It’s so exciting. But it’s quite shocking really, isn’t it? I mean, the whole world’s gone mad.” She added, “What’s really wonderful, I think. is this is a whole new audience who, in a lot of cases, have never heard of me and I love tha...
Jack Johnson to Perform at City Of Hope’s ‘Spirit Of Life’ Gala
Jack Johnson will perform at City Of Hope’s Spirit Of Life gala, which this year salutes Republic Records founders Monte and Avery Lipman. “I’m excited to be part of City of Hope’s gala honoring my friends Monte and Avery Lipman,” Johnson says in a statement, confirming his participation. “Over the past 20 years, they have always been there for me. Now it’s my turn to shine the spotlight on them and the important work they do with City of Hope.” The singer, songwriter and professional surfer has sold over 25 million copies worldwide, and is readying the release of an eighth studio LP, Meet The Moonlight, due out June 24. Johnson headlines the performers for the fundraising event, which marks its return after a two-year hiatus due to the health crisis. In its 49-year history, the proje...
Teen TikTok Singer Is Seeing Red in Powerful ‘America’s Got Talent’ Cover: Watch
Kristen Cruz needs no introduction to TikTok obsessives who love music with their video bites. The teenage Texas native has accumulated 2.2 million followers, and her clips, many of which capture her singing while mixing drinks, have notched a staggering 3.1 billion views. On Tuesday night (June 21), she made the crossover into mainstream, commercial TV with an audition on America’s Got Talent. Cruz appears to be a regular 19-year-old kid. Until she sings. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The youngster hit a cover of “I See Red” by Everybody Loves An Outlaw with authority, and some big bluesy notes. Cruz knew it was good. As the audience gushed, the youngster tried (and failed) to hold back tears. “That was unbelievable,” Simon Cowell muttered. ...
College Student Wows ‘AGT’ Judges With Original Song About Battling Depression
The deadliest assassins are the ones you don’t suspect. With stealth and sneaky talent, Kieran Rhodes slayed during his America’s Got Talent audition. The 20-year-old New York native caught the music bug at high school, teaching himself how to play piano, sing and write songs. Four years later, he was accepted into Berklee College of Music. “It’s very intimidating” attending Berklee, Rhodes admitted, where he’s surrounded by music lifers. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The bright lights of AGT must feel like a breeze. Why test his abilities before an audience of millions? “I think AGT is the best place for me to introduce myself to the world,” he explained. Rhodes got to work on the piano, with a rendition of Billy Joel’s “She’s Got a Way.” Al...
Kate Bush Talks ‘Extraordinary’ Comeback In Rare BBC Interview: ‘The World’s Gone Mad’
There are comebacks, and there is Kate Bush. The 63-year-old English singer, songwriter and national treasure is the hottest property in pop right now, with a little help from a hit sci-fi series. It’s a comeback you didn’t see coming, and couldn’t have made up. Powered by its sync in season four of Netflix’ Stranger Things, Bush’s 1985 hit “Running Up That Hill” has sprinted to No. 1 in the U.K., Australia and the Billboard Global 200 Chart for the first time, and lifted to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, for her first career Top 10 appearance in the U.S. With its U.K. chart supremacy, Bush busts three long-standing records. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news It’s a strange thing indeed. Make no mistake, Bush has been watching the a...
Tyler, the Creator Celebrates Kendrick Lamar’s Honesty on ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’
Tyler, the Creator took a moment to share his appreciation and admiration for Kendrick Lamar and his new album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, explaining that the Compton rapper’s honesty is an important focus on raising this generation. During his latest Converse All Star Series panel, the CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST artist first opened up about how honesty is changing the way younger kids handle their relationships. “I think honesty is awesome — with yourself, with [other] people… I think when you’re making something, it doesn’t have to be so obvious, but just being honest with how you’re approaching shit is when the best shit comes,” Tyler shared. “N****s don’t know how to give each other hugs and I hope we get past that. We will, though. The younger kids is like, ‘What’s up, bro? You go...
Microsoft Confirms Shortage of Xbox Controllers
Microsoft has confirmed there has been a shortage of Xbox controllers across the globe due to “supply disruptions.” In a statement to VGC, the company shared, ”We know it may be hard finding Xbox Wireless Controllers right now due to supply disruptions, we’re working as fast as possible with our manufacturing and retail partners to improve this. Please check with your local retailer for availability.” Major retailers worldwide are sold out of Xbox Wireless Controllers; the lack of supply seems particularly scarce in Europe. In the United Kingdom, no controllers are currently available for retail in any color, anywhere. Third-party prices on Amazon nearly doubles for the black-colored controller; prices start at $98 USD. For those needing a controller with a custom touch, Xbox Design L...
