Stereogum — It had been a while since we heard from Local Natives until “Past Lives” materialized a couple months ago. Although three years have passed since their last full-length effort, Hummingbird, they seem to have some good momentum going. The band too... more info

Chorus.fm — Matt Healy of The 1975 was on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 show this morning. The band are working on a video for “Somebody Else” and will be playing the O2 in London on December 16th. You can stream the interview below. The post Matt Healy of The 1975... more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — NYC newcomer Amber Mark drops a heartfelt new track in memory of her late mother Mia on the anniversary of her passing. Mixed by Alex Epton and premiered by Zane Lowe yesterday, "Monsoon", is an achingly beautiful tribute, and the all-too-relatable s... more info

Chorus.fm — Band of Horses have debuted their new song “Whatever, Whatever” on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 show today. You can stream it below. The post Band of Horses – “Whatever, Whatever” appeared first on chorus.fm. more info

Stereogum — Later this month, the majestically scruffy Southern rock types Band Of Horses will release their new album Why Are You OK, and we’ve already posted first single “Casual Party” and the J Mascis collab “In A Drawer.” This afternoon, Zane Lowe... more info

Consequence of Sound — Tony Di Blasi and Robbie Chater will also sit down for an interview with Zane Lowe. more info

Rolling Stone — Kaytranada debuted a dancey, bubbly remix of Rihanna's "Kiss It Better" on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 show. The Canadian producer released his debut album 99.9% earlier this month. Kaytranada's version of the track speeds up the more languid, guitar-driv... more info

Stereogum — Just this morning, we learned that the Strokes were releasing a new EP called Future Present Past next week and got a new song, OBLIVIUS.” Now just a few hours later, we’re getting another new one — “Drag Queen,” the second of three new son... more info

Rolling Stone — Australian producer Flume releases his much anticipated second LP Skin this Friday, an album packed with an all-star assortment of guest vocalists like Beck, Vic Mensa, Tove Lo, Raekwon, Vince Staples and more. Flume and Beck appeared on Zane Lowe... more info

NME — 'Tiny Cities' was premiered on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 show today (May 25) more info