Stereogum — In the past few months, a number of artists have moved to take their music down from Spotify. The list includes Massive Attack, Sylvan Esso, and King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard, among many others. Lots of those artists cite Spotify founder Dani... more info

Obscure Sound — Cyprus-based producer NAMUT and vocalist JULYX collaborate on “Silent Confessions,” a stirring downtempo trip-hop track that blends lush synth textures, moody rhythms, and intimate vocal delivery. The song explores desire and self-reflection, mov... more info

Antimusic Rock — BANKS, unveils a reimagining of Massive Attack's iconic 'Teardrop.' more info

Stereogum — Last week, hundreds of artists launched the No Music For Genocide boycott, a cultural boycott of the state of Israel while it carries out its horrific genocidal campaign against the people of Gaza. Artists like Massive Attack, Fontaines D.C., and ... more info

Stereogum — Barcelona’s Primavera Sound Festival, quite possibly the greatest annual music festival on the face of the planet, has unveiled the lineup for its 2026 edition. This year, the festival went all-in on our reigning pop-girl queens, booking Chappel... more info

Stereogum — In the wake of Spotify CEO Daniel Ek investing $700 million in the AI military startup Helsing, artists are removing their music from the streaming service. This includes Xiu Xiu, Deerhoof, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Godspeed You! Black ... more info

Stereogum — Massive Attack have a long record of staunch support for progressive causes, including a bunch of recent activity on that front. They removed their music from Spotify in protest of CEO Daniel Ek’s huge investment in AI military technology. They ... more info

Stereogum — This is a big one. In recent months, a number of artists have removed their music from Spotify in response to CEO Daniel Ek investing $700 million in the AI military startup Helsing. Now, Bristol trip-hop pioneers Massive Attack have become the la... more info

Stereogum — Over 400 artists and labels are coming together for No Music For Genocide, a new cultural boycott initiative asking artists and rights-holders to pull their music from streaming platforms in Israel in response to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Some... more info

Obscure Sound — Dreamy pop and hypnotic trip-hop nostalgia intertwine on the fantastic Of the Water, the debut EP from Minneapolis-based artist Conzemius. Lush vocal layers combine with riveting soundscapes throughout, invoking inspirations like Massive Attack and D... more info