Obscure Sound — Capturing the spirit of being alive amidst a heartfelt rock and effervescent synth-touched charm, “Mountains” is a riveting new single from Mike Bloom. The Los Angeles-based artist crafts an affecting sound here that resembles a cross between Spr... more info

Stereogum — Rilo Kiley’s reunion tour rolled into Red Rocks in Morrison, CO Wednesday night. Originally, Julien Baker and Torres — who just teamed up on a country album — were supposed to open the show. But Baker canceled the tour partway through to foc... more info

Stereogum — Rilo Kiley are officially back. After 17 years on a long, long hiatus, the band returned Monday night with the first show of their Sometimes When You’re On You’re Really Fucking On Tour. A tiara-wearing Jenny Lewis and company played the Fremo... more info

Stereogum — Nicole Lawrence is a soulful country-rock singer-songwriter from Los Angeles known for her mastery of guitar and pedal steel. She’s been a band member for artists including Jenny Lewis, Coldplay, Devendra Banhart, King Tuff, and Mary Timony. Law... more info

Stereogum — Cass McCombs, the enigmatic veteran singer-songwriter, never seems to sit still for long, and he rarely does the things that people expect of him. In 2023, for instance, McCombs teamed up with a kindergarten-teacher friend to make an album of chil... more info

Stereogum — Last week, a vast number of stars, including the surviving members of Nirvana, played FireAid, a big-deal benefit for people affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires. That was a big one, but it was just one of many wildfire benefit shows that�... more info

Stereogum — Though some much-needed weekend rain provided some reprieve, many Los Angelenos are without homes as wildfires continue to endanger Southern California. Tons of musicians have been rallying together to help those affected; there are a handful of g... more info

Stereogum — After the devastating LA wildfires, many benefit concerts are popping up. We’re sponsoring one in Zebulon next month that has Rocket, Draag, and RAM. FireAid — which has Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more — goes down t... more info

Stereogum — In case a woman with bangs hasn’t already told you: Rilo Kiley are reuniting for Just Like Heaven 2025! The news first leaked via a billboard in LA a couple of weeks ago, and now it’s official, with Jenny Lewis and company promising “more to... more info

Stereogum — Here’s some news you can receive with arms outstretched: A Rilo Kiley reunion is upon us. Fans of the indie rock/emo legends have been on high alert ever since the band started posting new merch on Bandcamp a few months back. When Salt Lake City... more info