Indie Rock
Beach Bunny Receive a Broadcast from Bob Odenkirk in New “Karaoke” Video: Watch
Beach Bunny are gearing up to share their sophomore album Emotional Creature. But before it’s out July 22nd, the Chicago power-pop quartet have unveiled the record’s third single “Karaoke” today, as well as its galactic music video that features an out-of-this-world cameo from a longtime fan of the band: Bob Odenkirk. “Karaoke” is a sun-soaked guitar pop jam and an instant earworm. Its lyrics navigate the sweet nuances of a crush in its early stages, where you understand just enough about someone to feel that sense of overwhelming attraction while still maintaining a sense of playful mystery. “I learn all the words to your daydreams/ Like I’m trying to sing karaoke,” bandleader Lili Trifilio sings, before ushering in a ba-ba-ba chorus that immediately encourages you to sing along. “[‘...
Phoebe Bridgers Shares Personal Story and Says “Everyone Deserves” Access to Safe Abortions
After a leaked draft opinion revealed that the conservative majority of the Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v. Wade, Phoebe Bridgers has shared her own experience while advocating for abortion rights. “I had an abortion in October of last year while I was on tour,” the singer-songwriter wrote on social media. “I went to Planned Parenthood where they gave me the abortion pill. It was easy. Everyone deserves that kind of access. Here’s a big list of places you can donate to right now.” She then directed fans to an article published by The Cut which includes a state-by-state breakdown of abortion rights organizations in states which would be most directly affected by the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Advertisement Related Video On Monday night, Politico published the first draf...
Phoebe Bridgers Shares Personal Story and Says “Everyone Deserves” Access to Safe Abortions
After a leaked draft opinion revealed that the conservative majority of the Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v. Wade, Phoebe Bridgers has shared her own experience while advocating for abortion rights. “I had an abortion in October of last year while I was on tour,” the singer-songwriter wrote on social media. “I went to Planned Parenthood where they gave me the abortion pill. It was easy. Everyone deserves that kind of access. Here’s a big list of places you can donate to right now.” She then directed fans to an article published by The Cut which includes a state-by-state breakdown of abortion rights organizations in states which would be most directly affected by the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Advertisement Related Video On Monday night, Politico published the first draf...
Broken Social Scene Announce You Forgot It in People 20th Anniversary Tour
Broken Social Scene will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their beloved sophomore album, You Forgot It in People, by embarking on a North American tour this fall. The Canadian collective will “play tracks from that album and more of your favourites” on the 18-date outing, which kicks off in Vancouver on September 23rd. The tour also includes stops in Portland, Denver, Iowa City, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC, before concluding with two nights at New York City’s Webster Hall on October 15th and 16th. Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, May 6th at 10:00 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. A Live Nation pre-sale precedes the public on-sale on Thursday, March 5th (using the code FINALE). Advertisement Related Video In related news, BSS recently partnered with Z2 Comics for a graphi...
Win Butler Slams Greg Abbott: “If There’s a Hell, That Motherfucker’s Going There”
If you’re one of the left-leaning Texans infuriated by the purgatory that is Greg Abbott’s leadership, you’re not alone: Former Texan Win Butler recently chatted with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe about how his loathing of the conservative governor inspired Arcade Fire’s recent single “The Lightning II.” As the band’s frontman puts it not-so-lightly: “I don’t even believe in hell, but if there’s a hell, that motherfucker’s going there.” Butler, who spent a portion of his upbringing outside of Houston, explained that while he was working on the song, he thought of the Haitian migrants trying to seek refuge in the United States last fall. Although many of them made arduous journeys that took them from Haiti to Brazil, through Central America, and finally to the Rio Grande River that separates Mexi...
Kyle Meredith With Celebrates 600 Episodes with the Top 10 Interviews
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS The most recent episode of Kyle Meredith With… on the Consequence Podcast Network wasn’t just an excellent interview with Ashe — it marked the 600th episode of the show. To celebrate the landmark, host Kyle Meredith himself has reflected upon some of his favorite conversations over the years. “Let me say, the magic never wears off,” says Meredith. “Not after 600 interviews for this series, not after the 2000 or so interviews that I’ve done over my whole career. I get nervous every single time, whether its a legend or a brand new artist. And I hope I’ve gotten better at the craft over the years,...
Florence + the Machine Dazzles at Intimate Los Angeles Show: Recap + Setlist
Florence Welch is almost always moving when she performs. With the exception of the occasional sip of water or a dramatic pose at the end of each song, the bewitching British singer-songwriter is constantly on her feet, her body nimbly maximizing as much space on stage as humanly possible, all while singing with unshakable gusto. Many were lucky enough to both witness Welch’s captivating moves and hear her signature guttural mezzo-soprano alongside her backing band The Machine at the 2,000-capacity Los Angeles Theatre on Friday evening (April 29th), the first stop on her 2022 North American tour. Of course, Welch’s flailing, skipping, twirling, and air punching served more than just a function of spectacle. Florence + the Machine’s upcoming record Dance Fever (out May 13th) drew inspiratio...
Tegan and Sara Sign to Mom+Pop Music, Release “Fucking Up What Matters”: Stream
Tegan and Sara have unveiled the new single “Fucking Up What Matters,” which marks their first release since signing with their new label partner Mom+Pop Music. The twin sisters make a clear statement on the propulsive pop number, co-produced by John Congleton. It mixes their buoyant, catchy hooks with a brazen lyrical punch. In the verses, their self-aware songwriting meets unapologetic self-destructiveness as they stress over impulsive urges, but the pair can’t help but hope that the irresistible feeling is mutual, ending with the refrain: “You’re like a tattoo/ Something I can’t undo/ I hope I got under your skin, too.” In a statement, Tegan Quin shares: “‘Fucking Up What Matters’ felt like an ode to the moment in your life when you realize that you have most, if not all, of the things ...
Metric Announce New Album Formentera and 2022 Tour Dates
Metric have announced their return with a new album, lead single, and massive North American tour. Entitled Formentera, the the Canadian band’s eighth studio album arrives on July 8th. Of the lead single, “All Comes Crashing,” frontwoman Emily Haines said it “is a love song that goes beyond romantic love, it’s an expression of solidarity with whoever it is you would want to have beside you in the event of catastrophe.” The track reflects this as it switches from buzzing, pulsing choruses and quiet, reflective verses. “Starting over won’t be easy, broken divided/ Split tomorrow from today,” sings Haines. “Knowing what you know/ Just makes it harder to think straight/ Starting after it breaks.” You can check out the “All Comes Crashing” video from director Justin Broadbent ahead. Relate...
Regina Spektor Shares Thunderous New Single “Up the Mountain”: Stream
Later this spring, Regina Spektor will return with her eighth studio album Home, before and after. Before its June 24th release via Warner, the prolific pop artist has shared another preview with a new single called “Up the Mountain.” “Up the Mountain” is a song that feels just as bold and daring as its name implies. Weaving electronic elements and orchestral arrangements with her standard piano, the song is a chugging, theatrical ode to persistence: “In the forest, there’s a garden/ Gotta get in there,” Spektor repeats in the opening lines. Co-produced by Spektor along with acclaimed studio vet John Congleton, “Up the Mountain” is just a taste of the liveliness and whimsy Home, before and after has in store. Listen to the new song below. Advertisement Related Video “Up the Mount...
Camp Cope Announce 2022 North American Tour
Camp Cope have announced a Summer 2022 North American tour in support of their third album, March’s Running with the Hurricane. The Melbourne trio, consisting of Georgia Maq, Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich, and Sarah Thompson, will embark on a 18-day trek with select dates supporting Lucy Dacus. The trip kicks off in Boston on July 8th, and includes cities like Toronto, Montreal, New York, Seattle, and San Francisco. The summer tour wraps in Los Angeles on August 3rd. Pre-sale begins Monday, May 2nd with public on-sale following on Friday, May 6th at 10:00 a.m. local time. Grab your seats via Ticketmaster. Advertisement Related Video Running with the Hurricane dropped in late March, preceded by singles “Blue” and the album’s title track. It showcased a seismic progression for the group, as described...
Angel Olsen Goes “Big Time” Country on New Song: Stream
Angel Olsen isn’t just dabbling in classic country tropes, she’s embracing her inner Patsy Cline on “Big Time,” the title track from her upcoming album of the same name. “Big Time” is full of golden era country references, from the dignified warble of a pedal steel guitar, to a keyboard that sounds like the kind of tack piano that used to squawk through honky tonk bars. The lyrics are full to the 10-gallon-brim with yearning, but it’s a playful yearn, horny to suite a Saturday night but still chaste enough for Sunday morning. “And I’m living, I’m loving, I’ve loved long before,” Olsen coos. “I’m loving you big time, I’m loving you more.” Advertisement Related Video The song comes with a music video directed by Kimberly Stuckwisch. It shows Olsen performing in a wood-pan...
