Watch Spiritual Cramp Cover The Hives’ “Walk Idiot Walk”
Last year, Stereogum raised a bunch of money from a bunch of readers, and that’s the reason you’re reading these words on this website today. A lot of people helped us out in that funding drive. Part of the drive was a Zoom party for donors, which included a bunch of great performances f
Legendary Jazz Hammond Organist Dr. Lonnie Smith Dead At 79
Dr. Lonnie Smith, the Hammond B3 organ virtuoso whose work in jazz and funk was hugely influential, has died. According to a statement from Blue Note Records, his label, Smith died of pulmonary fibrosis at his home in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida yesterday. Smith was 79. Dr. Lonnie Smith was born into a
The Weather Station Shares New Songs on Deluxe Edition of Ignorance
The Weather Station has shared the deluxe edition of her latest album Ignorance. Out now on digital streaming platforms, it features live and piano versions of songs from the original LP, as well two new tracks: “Look” and “Better Now.” A 2xLP set is due out November 19 via Fat Possum. Check
Bush Tetras Announce New Career-Spanning Box Set
New York punk band Bush Tetras have announced a career-spanning box set. Rhythm and Paranoia: The Best of Bush Tetras features 30 songs across three albums, along with a 46-page book with never-before-seen photos, essays penned by Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore, the Clash’s Topper Headon, Pitchfor
Lil Peep's Mom Says His Label Is Withholding $4M In Royalties
Liza Womack, the mother of Lil Peep, claims the late rapper’s record label is withholding $4 million in royalties from his estate, Rolling Stone reports. Womack says the label, First Access Entertainment, has admitted that the money is owed but is refusing to pay out in a “transparent
Judge Rejects Donald Trump's Fair Use Argument In "Electric Avenue" Copyright Lawsuit
A year ago, Eddy Grant sued Donald Trump over the use of Grant’s 1983 hit “Electric Avenue” in one of Trump’s online campaign videos depicting a cartoon Joe Biden driving an old-fashioned train car. Today a New York federal judge ruled that Trump can’t get out of the la
Joanna Newsom, Japanese Breakfast, Weyes Blood, & More Model Rodarte’s New Tom Petty Capsule
Hey, here’s something weird! The late Tom Petty was never anybody’s idea of a high-fashion superstar, but Rodarte, the fancy clothing company founded by sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy, has just launched a new Tom Petty capsule collection. The Mulleavy sisters worked with Petty’s d
Tumble down BMW’s virtual reality rabbit hole
JOYTOPIA kicked off with a bang on Sunday. The interactive game packed with avatars and featuring a headline performance from Brit rockers Coldplay also encourages users to consider a more sustainable future. Forget cars for a minute, BMW have taken on a new digital venture. In fact, digit
Tanya Tagaq Announces New Album, Shares Video for New Song “Tongues”
Inuk singer Tanya Tagaq has announced that she has a new album coming next year. It’s called Tongues and it’s produced by Saul Williams and mixed by Gonjasufi. Tagaq has shared a video for the title track, animated by Driftnote. Check it out with the tracklist and album cover below. Tongues—ou
Jacques Greene Announces New Compilation Anth01, Shares Previously Unreleased Song
Jacques Greene has announced the release of Anth01, which compiles some of his early and out-of-print 12" singles. He’s also shared “I Won’t,” one of two previously unreleased tracks on the compilation. Anth01 is due out October 22 via LuckyMe. Listen to “I Won’t” below. Content A