Stereogum — Earlier today, the Strokes announced on social media that their new album, Reality Awaits, arrives this summer. But before that, the band sent fans a link to sign up for text marketing last week, and now around 100 responders have received cassettes in the mail with a song called “Going Shopping.” “Going Shopping” is not… The post The Strokes Share New Song “Going Shopping” Via Cassette Mailed To Fans appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Stereogum — Experimental rock icons Bill Orcutt, Steve Shelley, and Ethan Miller joined forces last year for a power trio record as Orcutt Shelley Miller. Fresh off their appearance at Big Ears, the band is back today with two new covers, to be released together on a 7″ next month. Both songs are online now. Orcutt Shelley… The post Orcutt Shelley Miller Share Captain Beefheart Cover With David Yow, Half-Joking Neil Young Cover appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Stereogum — Last night Pet Shop Boys kicked off a five-night run at London's Electric Ballroom. They're calling the residency "Obscure Pet Shop Boys," promising no hits. The setlist was obscure, indeed, composed entirely of live debuts and rarities dating all the way back to their 1986 debut album Please through 2024's Nonetheless. The post Pet Shop Boys Play Only Live Debuts And Rarities At “Obscure” Residency Opener appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Stereogum — Once a year, London's Southbank Centre locks down a big name to headline and curate its Meltdown Festival, and the big name usually puts together a lineup full of semi-obscure cult favorites and ascendant fringe acts. In the past, that role has gone to legends like David Bowie, Scott Walker, Patti Smith, Yoko Ono, Robert Smith, and Grace Jones. Last year, UK rapper Little Simz was in change of Meltdown. This year's Meltdown curator is Harry Styles, one of the biggest pop star on the planet. He has risen to the occasion. The post Harry Styles Books James Murphy, Dev Hynes, & More For Meltdown Festival appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Stereogum — In 2024 — a couple of years after she likened Alex Jones’ Sandy Hook conspiracy theories to celebrities advocating for COVID vaccination — M.I.A. appeared on Jones’ show Infowars to promote Ohmni, her line of clothing which she claimed blocked 5G. Today the artist has announced her first album since then: M.I.7, which is out in just… The post M.I.A. Announces New “Gospel” Album, 10G-Blocking Clothing appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Stereogum — When Kurt Vile calls his album Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me, who are we to disagree? The Philly icon is always beaming with hometown pride, and he’s still doing well for himself. The new full-length, his first since 2022 major-label debut (watch my moves), will be Vile’s 10th official LP (including the one with Courtney… The post Kurt Vile Announces New Album Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me: Hear “Chance To Bleed” appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Stereogum — Last week, organizers of London's Wireless announced that Kanye West would headline all three nights of the festival, which was set to take place July 10-12 at London's Finsbury Park. Companies like Pepsi, Diageo, Rockstar Energy, and PayPal responded by removing their sponsorship of the event, but promoter Melvin Benn issued a statement standing by West and urging "forgiveness and giving people a second chance." It didn't work. The UK government has denied West entry to the country, and this year's Wireless is now canceled. The post Kanye West Denied Entry To UK, Wireless Festival Canceled appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Stereogum — Jack White played SNL with Jack Black over the weekend, performing his two new songs, and he stuck around New York to be Stephen Colbert's guest Monday on The Late Show. After an appearance from another musician, Dogstar's own Keanu Reeves, White sat down for a wide-ranging 15-minute chat with Colbert. The post Last-Minute Coachella Addition Jack White Talks AI, Artemis II, Poetry, Upholstery, And His Late Mother On Colbert appeared first on Stereogum. more info