Stereogum — Last month, Jonathan Pierce announced the release of Abysmal Thoughts, the upcoming fourth studio album from his psychedelic dream-pop project the Drums. Lead single "Blood Under My Belt" was a sprightly yet undoubtedly morose reintroduction to the b... more info
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It’s felt like Spring for a while outside (at least here in the Southwest) but now the calendar agrees, Spring has officially sprung. This is a season of change and renewal and in keeping with those themes, I’ve made a mi... more info
Music For Ants — It’s felt like Spring for a while outside (at least here in the Southwest) but now the calendar agrees, Spring has officially sprung. This is a season of change and renewal and in keeping with those themes, I’ve made a mix of 25 stirrin... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — Today's Lollapalooza-themed edition features songs from Spoon, Ryan Adams, Little Dragon, The Drums, The xx, Cloud Nothings, Arcade Fire, Chance the Rapper, Mac DeMarco and more.
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We All Want Someone To Shout For — The Drums are finally back. It’s been three year since their last album 2014’s Encyclopedia. Their new album is titled “Abysmal Thoughts” and will be released on June 16 via their new label ANTI-. You can preorder it now, right here. Today, a... more info
Stereogum — The Drums' last album
Encyclopedia
was a venture into more psychedelic territory from a band that had established an unwavering commitment to surfy dream-pop. The textural shift made for songs that, while less immediate, held a bit more weight in t... more info
We All Want Someone To Shout For — On December 8, The Drums, a duo version of Polica (featuring Channy and Ryan from the band) and It Will (Ian Williams from Battles) will come together for a benefit show at Saint Vitus. All proceeds from the show will benefit the ACLU. Not only will ... more info