Digitonal Returns After Two Decades with ‘The Night Album’
Andy Dobson revives the long-running project for its first vinyl release since the early 2000s, turning a move from London to rural Suffolk into a self-contained exploration of nightfall.
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Joy Oladokun Announces ‘Hope Is A Heavy Thing,’ Shares the Mischievous “Kind”
The Nashville singer-songwriter’s latest single arrives alongside details of her forthcoming album, due September 25 via Concord Records.
Hot Chip Detail the Accidental Birth of “Ready For The Floor” as Three Albums Get Reissued
Ahead of reissues for The Warning, Made In The Dark, and One Life Stand, the band reflects on how a Prince-inspired, garage-tinged single came together from a soft synth in a bedroom.
Michael Stipe Shares New Spoken-Word Piece ‘Hum Desiderata’
The former R.E.M. vocalist pairs a recitation of Max Ehrmann’s “Desiderata” with an instrumental of an unreleased song, continuing the slow reveal of his solo debut.
Court Hears Texts Between d4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez on Abortion, Coercion
LAPD Detective Corey Farrell read messages from the singer’s phone at a hearing to decide if the murder case will go to trial. The exchanges describe an abortion in 2024, when Hernandez was 13.
Niall Horan Joins Ella Bright on ‘Off Campus’ Soundtrack Surprise
A hidden duet surfaces on the series’ newly released mixtape, pairing the actor with Horan’s vocals on a classic cover.
Linkin Park, Smashing Pumpkins to Receive Stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The two rock acts are among the latest class of music honorees selected for the landmark sidewalk.
King Diamond Parts Ways with Andy LaRocque, Recruits Gus G
After over 40 years as King Diamond’s sole other constant member, guitarist Andy LaRocque has left the band. Gus G, known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne and Firewind, steps in.
Peet’s Coffee Names KCRW Alum Anna Chang Its First Chief Playlist Officer
The former producer of KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic will soundtrack Peet’s cafés nationwide this August with a playlist designed to map the workday caffeine cycle.
The Strokes Play “Dine N’Dash” Live for the First Time at Red Rocks
The band gave the Reality Awaits track its debut during a Colorado show, offering a first look at how the song translates to the stage.