Stereogum — I trust you will spend the weekend reading all the excellent features we published this week... Collin on Lil Wayne. Ryan on Dave Matthews. Gabriela on Grouper. Chris on Ella Mai. Larry on Deafheaven. James on Sorry. Julia on Sex & The City . Tom on... more info

Stereogum — It has been a hell of a week. We published a list of our favorite albums of the year so far, features on Deafheaven and Nothing, and waited up late for Kanye x Cudi's new album Kids See Ghosts . We are very tired and can't wait to bop to the new Sna... more info

Stereogum — Everyone has to grow up eventually -- even ducklings. "Look, dude -- the baby ducklings!" Deafheaven guitarist Kerry McCoy stops as we're mid-conversation, pointing out a plump of web-footed friends on a small rolling pitch alongside the walking path... more info

Guardian Music — From Róisín Murphy’s erotic disco to Onyx Collective’s post-bop jazz and Deafheaven’s soulful metal, here’s our roundup of the best new music. Subscribe to the playlist of all 50 tracks and read about our 10 favourit... more info

Chorus.fm — Deafheaven have shared the first minute of their new song “Near.” more info

Stereogum — Deafheaven's new album, Ordinary Corrupt Human Love, drops in mid-July, and the first single, "Honeycomb," came out in late April. I dunno when single #2 will arrive -- there's only seven tracks on the LP, which complicates the long-rollout strategy ... more info

Topix — Ry Cooder, "The Prodigal Son" . Since busting out of Santa Monica as a teen guitar wiz more than 50 years ago, guitarist, songwriter and musical explorer Cooder has traveled the world in search of wild frequencies. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Ry Cooder, “The Prodigal Son” (Fantasy/Concord Music Group). Since busting out of Santa Monica as a teen guitar wiz more than 50 years ago, guitarist, songwriter and musical explorer Cooder has traveled the world in search of wild frequen... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Ry Cooder, “The Prodigal Son” (Fantasy/Concord Music Group). Since busting out of Santa Monica as a teen guitar wiz more than 50 years ago, guitarist, songwriter and musical explorer Cooder has traveled the world in search of wild frequen... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Our April playlist includes new tracks by Jenny Hval, Janelle Monae, Let's Eat Grandma, Sloan, Melody's Echo Chamber, Lord Huron, Sleep, Courtney Barnett, Deafheaven, and more. Continue reading… more info