New Music Releases
Lil Nas X Previews Kanye West-Produced New Song “Industry Baby” in Teaser Video: Watch
Lil Nas X has announced “Industry Baby,” the latest single from his upcoming debut album, Montero. Co-produced by Kanye West and Lil Nas X’s frequent collaborators Take a Daytrip, the track features Louisville rapper Jack Harlow. As a teaser, Lil Nas X shared a video spoofing his “Satan shoe” controversy, in which the rapper imagines a full-blown trial over his controversial limited-edition collaboration with the New York-based art collective MSCHF. While the credits roll for the skit, fans can hear a preview of “Industry Baby” featuring brash lyrics like, “Baby bet, couple racks/ Couple Grammys on him/ Couple plaques/That’s a fact/ Throw it back.” Watch the teaser video below. Advertisement Related Video In late March, the customized Air Max 97 “Satan shoes” were a source of controve...
Sabaton Unleash Cover of Manowar’s “Kingdom Come”: Stream
Sabaton have unleashed their cover of Manowar’s “Kingdom Come” as a standalone single. The track is finally receiving a proper release on digital platforms and vinyl after frequent fan requests. A concert staple and fan favorite, “Kingdom Come” is Sabaton’s salute to their power-metal forebearers, Manowar. Both bands share musical and aesthetic similarities, as well as a fascination with war and military history. Sabaton update the track with heavier, modern production while retaining the original spirit of the song. “Our fans have spoken,” Sabaton bassist Pär Sundtröm said. “You requested the release of this song everywhere, so this is for all of you. This recording was meant to be a tribute to Manowar and a collaboration with a video game bearing the same name when we recorded it a few y...
Rockabye Baby Announces Dolly Parton Lullaby Album, Shares “Jolene”: Stream
For fans of Dolly Parton who’ve wanted to introduce their infants to her music in lullaby form, Rockabye Baby! has them covered. Today, the company announced Lullaby Renditions of Dolly Parton, an album of the country icon’s biggest hits due out July 30th. Spanning 13 tracks, the album includes covers of some of Parton’s most recognizable songs, including “9 to 5,” “I Will Always Love You,” and “Coat of Many Colors.” As a first preview, Rockabye Baby! has shared a glockenspiel-driven lullaby version of “Jolene.” In the animated music video, an adorable baby bear acts out their dreams of stardom on an abandoned stage, using nothing but a broom and their imagination. Watch it below. Advertisement Related Video At 75 years old, Parton has hardly slowed down. In October 2020, she released...
Brittany Howard Joins Nate Smith for New Song “Fly (For Mike)”: Stream
Brittany Howard has lent her voice to jazz drummer Nate Smith’s new song “Fly (For Mike).” If you’ve heard Howard, you’ve likely heard Smith, as he brought his ear for percussion to her 2019 album Jaime. But he’s been a well-respected sideman for years, and has previously sat in with modern jazz greats like Dave Holland, Chris Potter, and Robin Eubanks, as well as hitting the kit for Paul Simon on 2018’s In the Blue Light. “Fly (For Mike)” is a single off Smith’s upcoming album Kinfolk 2: See the Birds, out September 17th. The song is soft and cold, like snow falling at dusk. The track comes with a special dedication. “Every time I fly, I think of my late father, to whom this song is dedicated,” Smith said in a statement. “When I wrote it, I wanted the music to evoke a ...
Normani and Cardi B Join Forces on New Song “Wild Side”: Stream
Normani has enlisted Cardi B for her new single, titled “Wild Side.” Watch the Tanu Muino-directed music video, choreographed by Sean Bankhead, below. “Wild Side” is Normani’s first solo single since 2019’s “Motivation,” which netted the Fifth Harmony member a Platinum plaque. She first teased a snippet of the track on social media back in February. In a statement, Normani spoke about teaming with Cardi for their first musical collaboration. “I had already been in rehearsal for about three weeks preparing for the video when Cardi heard the record for the first time,” she recalled. “She really showed up for me and brought this record to life by simply doing what Cardi does best. I lovethat woman down and I’m forever grateful.” Advertisement Related Video On her Instagram story, Cardi gushed...
Pop Smoke’s New Posthumous Album Faith Features Kanye West, Dua Lipa, and More: Stream
Pop Smoke’s second posthumous album, Faith, is out this Friday via Victor Victor/Republic, and the late rapper is being honored with a star-studded array of featured guests. The tracklist to Faith includes contributions from Kanye West, Dua Lipa, Pusha T, Kid Cudi, Pharrell, Lil Tjay, Future, 21 Savage, Migos’ Quavo, Takeoff, Swae Lee, 42 Dugg, Rick Ross, Kodack Black, Bizzy Banks, and more. As for the album artwork, it’s a portrait of the late rapper that highlights his tattoo of the word ‘faith.’ Check out both artwork and tracklist below. Pop Smoke, a key figure in Brooklyn’s drill scene, was shot and killed during an attempted home invasion in February 2020. He was 20 years old. His first proper album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon, arrived the following July after his dea...
Clairo Releases New Album Sling: Stream
The new album from singer-songwriter Clairo is here. Titled Sling, the 22-year-old singer-songwriter’s sophomore album was co-produced alongside in-demand studio wiz Jack Antonoff. The album sees Clairo build on the vulnerable, hushed indie-pop of her 2019 debut, Immunity. Press materials for Sling describe the record as an “exploration of mental health, unmet expectations, and the struggle to treat ourselves with gentleness and love,” with a lot of the subject matter inspired by Clairo’s newly-adopted dog, Joanie. “When I got Joanie, I started changing my routines and habits to healthier ones, to try to create an environment where she felt comfortable and happy,” Clairo said in a statement. “It made me realize I hadn’t been doing that for myself, and that I need to look at myself with the...
Kevin Abstract Taps Slowthai and $not for New Single “SLUGGER”: Stream
Kevin Abstract has just released a new single called “SLUGGER” featuring Slowthai and $not. Plus, it comes with a music video directed by the BROCKHAMPTON rapper himself. Stream it after the jump. Produced by Romil Hemnani, Al Hug, and Kevin Abstract, the song is a bombastic and bold number that sees him trading verses with his fellow rappers and friends. As usual, both he and Slowthai demand your attention on “SLUGGER” with ease, spitting lines with the dexterous ease of their usual flow. Listening to Abstract do his thing, it’s easy to understand why Shia LaBeouf was inspired to write a movie about him — well, almost. “SLUGGER” is Abstract’s first solo release since dropping two EPs back in 2019: the three-track release ARIZONA BABY and a six-song collection dubbed Ghettobaby. The latter...
John Mayer Shares New Album Sob Rock: Stream
Grab some tissues and get ready to weep because John Mayer has released his eighth studio album, Sob Rock. Led by single “Last Train Home”, the LP serves as the singer-songwriter’s first full-length in more than four years since 2017’s The Search For Everything. The ’80s-inspired single marked new sonic territory for the rocker (“If you don’t wanna love me, let me go/ I’m runnin’ for the last train/ I’m runnin’ for the last train home,” he croons over bombastic synths), and arrived with a Cameron Duddy and Harper Smith-directed music video featuring a surprise assist from Maren Morris. Stream Sob Rock on Apple Music and Spotify after the jump, and check out the album’s artwork and full tracklist below. Advertisement Related Video From August to October, Mayer is set to hit the road with De...
Yves Tumor Surprise Releases New EP The Asymptotical World: Stream
Yves Tumor has surprise released the new EP The Asymptotical World. Stream it below via Apple Music or Spotify. This is the groundbreaking artist’s first studio set since 2020’s Heaven to a Tortured Mind, which was one of the best albums of the year. The Asymptotical World was co-produced and engineered by longtime collaborator Yves Rothman. It features six tracks, including the deliriously delightful single “Jackie,” as well as “Tuck” which boasts guest work from NAKED. Starting in September you can catch Yves Tumor on tour. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or on the secondary market here. Advertisement Related Video The Asymptotical World EP Tracklist: Advertisement The Asymptotical World EP Tracklist:01. Jackie02. Crushed Velvet03. Secrecy Is...
Gang of Youths Share New Surprise EP total serene: Stream
Today, Gang of Youths surprise released their new EP, total serene. Stream it via Apple Music or Spotify below. The three-track collection marks the Australian band’s first project since 2017’s Go Farther In Lightness and was recorded in their London studio space. Its title references the “universal human desire” frontman David Le’aupepe has “craved for his entire life.” total serene includes “the angel of 8th ave,” which marked the return of Gang of Youths when they released it in June. When previously asked about the group’s next full-length, Le’aupepe told Apple Music’s Zane Lowe that it will be “ready when it’s ready. I’m not gonna rush it.” Advertisement Related Video In August and September, the band will be embarking on a UK headlining tour which will make stops in London,...
Caroline Polachek Returns with New Song “Bunny Is a Rider”: Stream
Caroline Polachek is back with “Bunny Is a Rider,” her first new material since 2019. Stream the track below. The former Chairlift singer co-produced “Bunny Is a Rider” with her frequent collaborator Danny L Harle, who played the slinky bassline. The breezy summer jam is about being unavailable, with lyrics like “Bunny is a rider/ Satellite can’t find her/ No sympathy, mm/ Ain’t nothing for free.” In a statement, Polachek described the concept of the song. “Bunny is slippery, impossible to get ahold of,” she explained. “Maybe it’s a fantasy, maybe it’s a bad attitude. But anyone can be bunny, at least for three minutes and seventeen seconds.” Advertisement Related Video After releasing her debut solo album, Pang, in October 2019, Polachek shared a handful of remixes including an extended v...
