Nialler9 — The best new albums and EPs this week. more info

Stereogum — “Rise Above,” the opening track from Black Flag’s 1981 debut album Damaged, has been covered many times since its release 41 years ago. It’s been covered by punk bands (Misfits), metal bands (Sepultura), and, somewhat famously, by the nood... more info

Consequence of Sound — DJ Shadow, T-Bone Burnett, Ibeyi, UNKLE, and others also contributed. more info

Stereogum — Alfonso Cuarón's Roma is a fantastic movie, but it doesn't exactly seem like the type of film that would lend itself to the celebrity soundtrack treatment. But that's exactly what Music Inspired By The Film Roma is: a collection of notables contribu... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The 2018 edition of Afropunk Brooklyn happens August 25 & 26 with Erykah Badu, Janelle Monae, Miguel, Tyler the Creator, The Internet, IBEYI, Smino, Trash Talk, JPEGMAFIA, Duckwrth, and more. Continue reading… more info

Stereogum — Earlier this year, the XL Recordings co-founder Richard Russell released the debut album from his solo project Everything Is Recorded. The album was absolutely stuffed with guests, many of whom have some connection to Russell's label: Damon Albarn, S... more info

Uncut — Everything Is Recorded's debut also features Green Gartside, Sampha, Ibeyi and more Everything Is Recorded's debut also features Green Gartside, Sampha, Ibeyi and more The post Peter Gabriel, Damon Albarn and Kamasi Washington on new album from ... more info

Core News — “Iggy Pop serves up a two hour sonic cocktail to kick-start the weekend. This week he’s spinning new tracks by Protomartyr, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, PINS and Ibeyi. Iggy’s musical legacy has inspired and energised rock and roll’s alternat... more info

DrownedInSound — We talk to the sisters about their new album and their hopes for the world more info

KEXP Seattle — Paris-based French-Cuban sister duo Ibeyi share their sophomore LP. KEXP Music Director Don Yates calls the latest from Naomi and Lisa-Kainde Diaz “another stunning, beautifully crafted blend of electro-pop, soul, hip-hop and traditional Cuban perc... more info