XLR8R — Since their self-titled EP skyrocketed to chillwave fame last year, New York's Small Black has been somewhat sparse with its output of new material, only serving to build the anticipation for the group's debut full length, New Chain. Releas... more info

Culture Bully — Music video for "Photojournalist" by Small Black, directed by Birgit Suitsu. more info

DrownedInSound — New Chain offers a 35-minute celebration of the spirituality of sound, bursting with life and soul, as thrilling as it is giddying. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Freddie Gibbs Freddie Gibbs will rhyme all over Glasslands on Friday (10/22) when he hits the Yours Tru.ly showcase alongside Sun Airway, Cults, Kisses, Laurel Halo, Candy Claws, Young Man, Oberhofer, Guards, and James Vincent McMorrow. The show is t... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Suuns - Arena (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Suuns - Up Past the Nursery (MP3) Suuns I am super bummed to report that UK band Yuck have cancelled their planned trip to the United States due to "personal reasons". They were set... more info

DrownedInSound — This week's Spotifriday playlist featuring hand-picked tracks from British Sea Power, No Age, Uffie, Peter Broderick, Small Black, Errors and some more. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

DrownedInSound — Makers of swirly-hazy ambient pop that are Small Black have a new album on the way, entitled New Chain. It comes out through the ever-reliable Jagjaguwar on October 25. It's very, very, very good, by the way. They've just announced a handful of dates... more info

Altsounds — Brooklyn's *Class Actress* is preparing for an extensive fall tour in support of their debut, Journal of Ardency EP, available now on *Chris Taylor* of *Grizzly Bear* and Ethan Silverman's *Terrible Records*. After tours with *Little Boots* and* The... more info

Altsounds — Last month we released "Photojournalist" (http://t.ymlp76.com/qmjyapambwarajujyatajqbj/click.php) the first single from Small Black's new album New Chain, a masterful slice of aural bliss perfect for a mid-afternoon or late night space out. Today we'... more info

Stereogum — We brought you a Progress Report on Small Black, and “Photojournalist,” the first taste from the band’s upcoming debut LP. “Search Party” doesn’t have the same “filter haze” as “Photojournalist” — it’s really just on the vocal... more info