Jon Hassell Book Atmospherics Due Out This Fall
A collection of the late avant-garde composer Jon Hassell’s writings called Atmospherics is set to be released October 1, 2021. It will be published via Ndeya, the imprint founded in partnership wit
Jimmy Urine of Mindless Self Indulgence Sued for Sexual Battery of a Minor
Note: This article contains descriptions of alleged sexual battery. James Euringer, the singer and songwriter of the New York punk band Mindless Self Indulgence who performs under the name Jimmy Urine
Chucky Thompson, One of Bad Boy’s “Hitmen,” Dies at 53
Chucky Thompson—the hip-hop, R&B, and pop producer best known for his work with Bad Boy Records—has died, AllHipHop and Billboard report. He was 53 years old. As a member of Bad Boy’s in-hou
Billie Eilish’s Happier Than Ever Debuts at No. 1 With Massive Vinyl Sales Week
Billie Eilish’s Happier Than Ever has debuted atop the Billboard 200 albums chart. The album sold 238,000 equivalent units, including 153,000 in traditional sales. Of the 153,000 sales, 129,000 were
10 Songs You Should Listen to Now: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each
Cardi B Will Feature on Lizzo’s New Song “Rumors”
On Friday, August 13, Lizzo will release “Rumors,” her first new solo single since 2019’s Cuz I Love You. She’s now revealed that the song will feature her fellow Atlantic Records artist Cardi
Four Tet Takes Domino Royalty Dispute to UK Court
Kieran Hebden (aka Four Tet) is taking legal action against Domino over royalties related to streaming, as reported by UK trade outlet Music Week. He’s reportedly seeking “damages of up to £70,00
Chynna’s New Album Drug Opera Is Getting Released Next Week
A new album from Chynna is getting released next week: Drug Opera is out August 20. According to a press release, Chynna was working on Drug Opera (and came up with the title) before her death in Apri
Listen to Porridge Radio’s Cover of Wolf Parade’s “You Are a Runner and I Am My Father’s Son”
Porridge Radio have shared their cover of Wolf Parade’s “You Are a Runner and I Am My Father’s Son,” the opener from the Canadian band’s 2005 LP Apologies to the Queen Mary. It’s the A-sid