Stereogum — Oklou made Choke Enough , one of the Best Albums Of 2025, and now she's also the latest artist to do a cover for Australian radio station Triple J's Like A Version series. The French electro-pop artist picked the 2005 Plain White T's hit "Hey There Delilah" and flaunted some of her cello skills while she was at it, backed by Florian Le Prisé on acoustic guitar. It's a whole lot better than that Drake remix! Watch it below. The post Watch Oklou Cover “Hey There Delilah” On Cello For Triple J appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Stereogum — Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE, frequent collaborators and leaders of a certain strain of underground rap, have gotten together to release a new album that’ll be produced entirely by SURF GANG, the adventurous collective who we profiled back in 2023. We didn’t get a PR announcement or anything, but the new album POMPEII / UTILITY comes… The post Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, & SURF GANG Announce New Album POMPEII / UTILITY: Hear “Earth” & “Minty” appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday John Cale (Velvet Underground). Get to know the date and tell the time of day. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our Cale Q&A: The post Happy Birthday John Cale (Velvet Underground) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Neneh Cherry. Feel it. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read our review of Cherry’s essential 2018 album: The post Happy Birthday Neneh Cherry appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, Miles Davis released Directions. So near, so far. Read how MAGNET’s Jud Cost could see for Miles: The post Miles Davis Released “Directions” 45 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament and Dave Krusen. Ride the wave where it takes you. Pearl Jam live in 2024: The post Happy Birthday Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament And Dave Krusen appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Obscure Sound — “Punk Rock Joy” is a defiant, proud synth-rock anthem from Jessye DeSilva that serves as a meditation on queer resilience. The track comes via the Trans Americana folk-rocker’s upcoming LP Glitter Up the Dark. Featuring the excellent Butch Walker, the track blends Americana roots with ’80s synth-laden flourishes, creating an audible reflection of communal joy and self-love in the face of hate. A perseverant, spirited enthrallment shows throughout — kickstarted by a lushly absorbing range of synths, piano, and electronic rhythms. “Take a look, ban a book, it’s nothing new,” DeSilva’s consuming vocal presence lets out, yearning for unity in The post Jessye DeSilva – “Punk Rock Joy” (feat. Butch Walker) appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Obscure Sound — Austin, TX-based jazz vocalist Sarah Sharp brings a smoky, chamber-folk intimacy to Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright,” recorded during her long-running Thursday residency at the Elephant Room. Originally taken up after a former boyfriend developed cancer, Sharp’s rendition transforms the classic into a deeply personal meditation on loss and acceptance. The track comes via her residency album, Déjà Vu. While Dylan’s original embraces his traditional acoustic guitar trickling, heartfelt harmonica, and signature vocals, Sharp’s riveting interpretation succeeds with an entirely different arsenal of instrumentation. Her smoky “ain’t no use” opening vocals exude a spine-tingling lushness, set within a The post Sarah Sharp – “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” (Bob Dylan cover) appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info