Stereogum — In a little more than a month, ’90s legend Tori Amos will release her new album In Times Of Dragons, and we’ve already heard first single “Stronger Together,” a duet with her daughter Tash. Now, Amos is doing the next obvious thing: She’s sharing a song about the alternate-reality version of herself who married an… The post Tori Amos – “Shush” appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Aretha Franklin. Never grow old. The post Happy Birthday Aretha Franklin appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 10 years ago today, Bob Mould released Patch The Sky. Find some truth within the noise. Read our Mould cover Q&A by David Cross: The post Bob Mould Released “Patch The Sky” 10 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Cecil Taylor. Conquistador! Read our review of the essential Ornette Coleman tribute album featuring Taylor, John Zorn, Patti Smith, Nels Cline, Thurston Moore, Laurie Anderson, Branford Marsalis, Bill Laswell and more: The post Happy Birthday Cecil Taylor appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 30 years ago today, Mark Knopfler released debut album Golden Heart. Fun fact: Country superstar Vince Gill sings on the LP. Knopfler live in 2019: The post Mark Knopfler Released Debut Album “Golden Heart” 30 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Elton John. Wednesday night’s all right. The post Happy Birthday Elton John appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — Sea.Hear.Now, the music and surf festival, returns to Asbury Park, New Jersey this September. Mumford & Sons and the Strokes will headline across the fest's two nights, with additional performances from the Offspring, Chaka Khan, the War On Drugs, Goo Goo Dolls, Fontaines D.C., Moby, Shaggy, Pixies, Kim Gordon, Ziggy Marley, the All-American Rejects, Men At Work, and more. There'll also be a surfing contest throughout the weekend. The post Sea.Hear.Now Announces 2026 Lineup With The Strokes, Mumford & Sons, & More appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Obscure Sound — San Francisco-based artist Michellar crafts a heartfelt, reflective journey on new full-length REVERIE ….FROM THEN TILL NOW, channeling a lifelong connection to music rekindled after decades away. Drawing from folk inspirations like Peter, Paul and Mary and Carole King, and shaped through collaboration with producer Tobias Wilson, the album blends introspective songwriting with warmly melodic arrangements, reflecting themes of renewal, resilience, and rediscovered creative purpose. Commencing the album, “Its Another Year” combines tender acoustics and a clock-like rhythmic ticking. “It’s another year, here we again,” Michellar’s vocals let out amidst a layered combination of acoustics and twangy guitars, casting an The post Michellar – ‘REVERIE ….FROM THEN TILL NOW’ appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info