Stereogum — I really want to write a book about fusion. Not just as a specific musical genre, but as an ethos. Because the music of the six-year span from 1969 to 1975, which I often feel was the best era for music, period, was almost entirely defined by the values of fusion: technological advances and advances in instrumental technique; the blurring of lines between jazz, rock, funk, soul, Latin music, African music, and more; and a kind of spiritual openness that manifested in lyrical and musical concepts. From Miles Davis to all his ex-bandmates' bands (Mwandishi, the Headhunters, Return To Forever, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report) to Alice Coltrane to Pharoah Sanders to Santana to Earth, Wind & Fire to Eddie Palmieri, Willie Colón and the Fania All-Stars, and many more, it was all one thing.  The post 1976 – The Year Jazz Fusion Died appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Stereogum — A couple months ago, aboard the Modest Mouse concert cruise known as Ice Cream Floats, Isaac Brock showed me some art he was excited about. It was the packshot and interior artwork for a new Modest Mouse album called An Eraser And A Maze. The imagery was largely the same, except what you see in… The post Modest Mouse Announce New Album An Eraser And A Maze: Hear “Picking Dragons’ Pockets” appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Magnet Magazine — International Druglords’ “Slut Crush” is just the latest sleek, shadowy chapter in the ongoing evolution of mysterious songwriter/producer Vega Blackwell. The L.A.-based musician’s past work includes placements in The Twilight Saga and The Sims and time spent orbiting Trent Reznor. All of that informs the widescreen sensibility of Blackwell’s latest single. Mixed and mastered by […] The post MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of International Druglords’ “Slut Crush” appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Iggy Pop (Stooges). You naughty little doggie. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read Tommy Keene in MAGNET on Iggy: The post Happy Birthday Iggy Pop (Stooges) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Academy Award winner Glen Hansard (Frames, Swell Season, Eddie Vedder). We’re saying it to you now. On this day in 2006, the Swell Season released its self-titled debut album. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read our feature on Hansard and Once: The post Happy Birthday Glen Hansard (Frames, Swell Season, Eddie Vedder) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Obscure Sound — A Vibrant Sea is another stirring full-length from Dortmund-based artist David Kleinekottmann, performing as Present Paradox. First catching our ears in 2022 with the album Caesura, Present Paradox compels across this release as well, which utilizes layered delay guitars and subtle orchestral touches while exploring feelings of isolation and modern anxiety. It achieves a striking balance between electronics and organic tension, rewarding focused attention with its sophisticated, unfolding arrangements. The album’s title track opens with satisfying momentum, moving from mellow, introspective allure into heightened emotion. Serene acoustics and suave vocals move into a string-laden immersion, reminiscent of Radiohead in the The post Present Paradox – ‘A Vibrant Sea’ appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Stereogum — On Friday (April 17), Sabrina Carpenter's extravagant Coachella performance reached its apex with a surprise appearance from Madonna, with whom she sang a few hits. It happened only a few days after the pop veteran's announcement of her new album Confessions II , and she even gave an astrology lesson to the audience. However, the vintage outfit she wore onstage has gone missing. The post Madonna Offers Reward For Return Of Her Missing Coachella Outfit appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Stereogum — Drake has been teasing his ninth studio album called Iceman for almost a year. In July, the Canadian rapper released the single "What Did I Miss?" and cosplayed as an Iceman Toronto worker. Since then, he's unveiled the Central Cee collab "Which One" and "Dog House" with Yeat and Julia Wolf. Now, he's back with more rollout gimmicks. The post Drake Spooks Torontonians With Explosion, Hides Iceman Release Date In Giant Block Of Ice appeared first on Stereogum. more info