Stereogum — The first advance release from the all-star 7" series benefitting Planned Parenthood comes from Chvrches, who've contributed a live version of Every Open Eye track "Down Side Of Me." It's an awesome performance that brings out new layers of beauty ... more info

Chorus.fm — Chvrches tease a new version of “Down Side of Me” via a new video directed by Kristen Stewart. more info

Stereogum — St. Vincent, John Legend, and Zach Galifianakis recently teamed up to announce a new singles compilation in support of Planned Parenthood, cheekily titled 7 Inches For Planned Parenthood. The series will feature a wide swath of artists including Bjö... more info

Stereogum — A group of artists has come together to contribute to a series of 7" releases that will benefit Planned Parenthood. Björk, Bon Iver, St. Vincent, Foo Fighters, Sleater-Kinney, Chvrches, Feist, Jon Brion, Mary J Blige, Mitski, Sharon Van Etten, Nico ... more info

Stereogum — Electronically inclined R&B-pop singer Njomza has an EP called Sad For You coming soon. I was a big fan of the title track, and new single "Hear Me" is further amping up my anticipation. It's a mid-tempo synth-pop track with the spirit of a ballad an... more info

Consequence of Sound — CHVRCHES and Kristen Stewart also have a "musically-oriented piece" brewing. more info

Stereogum — In the wake of Trump's terrifying presidential victory, nonprofits like Planned Parenthood and the ACLU have been getting a lot of love. And they're about to get even more: former Stereogum staffer and current the Creative Independent editor-in-chief... more info

Chorus.fm — Chvrches are in the studio with Dave Stewart working on their new album. love working with CHVRCHES in the studio :) https://t.co/MLCwgGwvp3 — Dave Stewart (@DaveStewart) February 24, 2017 more info

Stereogum — Scottish synth-poppers Chvrches just started working on the follow-up to 2015's Every Open Eye , and it looks like they're working on it with Eurythmics' Dave Stewart. Stewart posted a photo of them in the studio together earlier today, and the band... more info

Stereogum — Anna Of The North -- no relation to Norm -- is Norwegian duo Anna Lotterud and Brady Daniell-Smith. Today they've delivered a video for their single "Oslo," a remarkable synth-pop ballad that reminds me of Chvrches if they chilled out and opened up t... more info