Obscure Sound — Montreal psych act Mal are comprised of longtime friends and musicians Ben Griffiths, Bobby Lehoux, Marshall Vallaincourt, and Patrick McDowell. Their debut album, Live Forever, shows a captivating rock sound, often rewarding listeners with atmospher... more info

Consequence of Sound — The Danish festival also promises Underworld, Cardi B, Robyn, Robert Plant, Janelle Monáe, Christine and the Queens, Spiritualized, and more. more info

Obscure Sound — Tulsa-based act Lone Wild’s new track “Up With the Sun” is a soaring rocker with electronic touches, exemplary of the duo’s engrossing sound. Whereas past releases touched on some darker themes and an ’80s-leaning aesthetic, this latest tra... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — We're giving away tickets to a bunch of upcoming NYC shows, including Jawbreaker, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats, Graveyard, Charlotte Gainsbourg, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Spiritualized, and more. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — Kraftwerk, Bon Iver, Christine and the Queens, The Raconteurs, Stereolab, Spiritualized, Death Grips, and more are heading to The Netherlands. more info

Obscure Sound — “Party’s Over” is a showcase in striking vocals and gripping songwriting from Alex McArtor, an impressive 16-year-old singer/songwriter. The track begins as a piano ballad, evolving with sporadic guitar twangs that eventually lead into gentle a... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Jessica Pratt and Cass McCombs are streaming new albums and both playing End of the Road, along with Beirut, Metronomy, Courtney Barnett, Jarvis Cocker, Spiritualized, Low, and many others. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — Chemical Brothers, Christine and the Queens, Bon Iver, James Blake, Hot Chip, and Spiritualized also set to play London festival. more info

Tuneage — musicforants: Here’s my favorite albums & songs from what I think was one of the most interesting and abundant years in music in some time. Click here to listen to my full Best Songs of 2018 playlist (75 tracks).Favorite Albums of 201801. ... more info

Music For Ants — Here’s my favorite albums & songs from what I think was one of the most interesting and abundant years in music in some time. Click here to listen to my full Best Songs of 2018 playlist (75 tracks).Favorite Albums of 201801. Kacey Musgraves... more info