By Lauren Patterson, Staff Writer [Photo courtesy of Rich Thane/Creative Commons] The Hi, How Are You Project, a non-profit organization aimed at improving the stigma around mental health, announced a tribute event in honor of singer-songwriter Daniel Johnston called “Hi, How Are You Day,” on Wednesday, December 4, according to Pitchfork. Johnston died earlier this year, on September…
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Loving to release debut album in early 2020
By Jonah Krueger, Staff Writer [Photo courtesy of Ft Langley] Rising indie-folk group Loving announced on Wednesday, December 4 that their debut album, If I Am Only My Thoughts, is set to release on January 31, 2020, via Last Gang Records. In addition to the announcement, the band shared a cut from the upcoming record,…
Hinds share first new song of 2019
By Kwase Lane, Staff Writer [Photo courtesy of Andrea Savall] Madrid indie rock group Hinds released “Riding Solo,” their first new song of 2019, on December 3 via Mom+Pop. The new single was released with a music video directed by Keane Pearce Shaw. Read more: Jetty Bones sign to Rise Records and release new music…
The National release 1970s-style mini-documentary
By Max Semenczuk, Contributor [Photo courtesy of The National/Graham MacIndoe] The National released Juicy Sonic Magic, a 10-minute mini-documentary, on Thursday, November 21, to accompany their Black Friday release of a three-cassette box set titled The National: Juicy Sonic Magic, Live in Berkeley, September 24-25, 2018. Read more: Frances Quinlan releases new single and adds…
Jetty Bones sign to Rise Records and release new music video
By Jackson Stein, Contributor [Photo courtesy of Jetty Bones] Portland label Rise Records announced a new addition to their team, indie-rock project Jetty Bones, on Wednesday, November 20. To celebrate the signing, the band shared a music video for their track “the part:,” which appears on their third EP, – (pronounced “hyphen”). Read more: Album…
Frances Quinlan releases new single and adds new dates to 2020 tour
By Jack Knudson, Contributor [Photo courtesy of Julia Khorosilov] Frances Quinlan, lead singer of indie rock band Hop Along, unveiled a new song titled “Now That I’m Back” on Tuesday, November 19. The newly shared single is the second song, following “Rare Thing,” to be revealed as a part of her upcoming solo album Likewise, which…
Sharon Van Etten announces spring 2020 tour
By Kwase Lane, Staff Writer [Photo courtesy of Ryan Pfluger/Pitch Perfect PR] According to an article in Pitchfork, Sharon Van Etten has announced the dates for her 2020 tour in support of her album Remind Me Tomorrow. The tour will begin on April 17, 2020, in Baltimore and will see its conclusion on April 28…
Grimes releases new song and details new album
By Micah Organ, Contributor [Photo courtesy of Phillip Nguyen/Wikimedia Commons] Musician and producer Grimes released a new song, called “So Heavy I Fell Through the Earth,” on Friday, November 15. The singer also announced details regarding her forthcoming album, Miss Anthropocene, which is due out on February 21, 2020, via independent record label 4AD. Read…
Run For Cover Records signs indie rock group glass beach
By Jonah Krueger, Contributor [Photo courtesy of Run For Cover Records/glass beach] Independent label Run For Cover Records revealed their newest signing, inventive indie-rock group glass beach, on Thursday, November 14. In addition to the signing, Run For Cover announced a string of merchandise and official distribution of glass beach’s the first glass beach album. Read more:…
Indiana indie-pop band Hoops reunites
By Lauren Patterson, Contributor [Photo courtesy of James Lacroix] Indie-pop band and Indiana natives Hoops are back with new single, “They Say,” which was released on Tuesday, November 12. The single marks the band’s first musical release since their debut album, Routines, in 2017. Read more: Atmosphere release new song, announce upcoming tour “Hoops’ groovy…
Atmosphere release new song, announce upcoming tour
By Micah Organ, Contributor [Photo courtesy of Dan Monick] Hip hop duo Atmosphere released their latest single, “Bde Maka Ska,” on November 8 via Rhymesayers Entertainment. With the release of this song comes the announcement of their upcoming North Ameican tour, The Wherever Tour. Read more: Lucy Dacus releases new track titled “Fool’s Gold” “Bde…
Lucy Dacus releases new track titled “Fool’s Gold”
By Jonah Krueger, Contributor [Photo courtesy of Matador Records] Indie star Lucy Dacus, who has released a number of holiday-themed songs throughout the year, shared her latest track, “Fool’s Gold,” on Thursday, November 7. The song, keeping with the theme, derives inspiration from New Year’s Eve and will appear on an upcoming EP, Stereogum reported. Read…
