Joe Glass – “It’s No Wonder”

Real Sharp Pins heads may recall that Kai Slater self-released the project's breakthrough album _Radio DDR_ on Bandcamp in 2024 before the K Records imprint Perennial re-released the record in expanded form last year. Those same Sharp Pins heads probably know Joe Glass, who plays in the band with Slater, put out his own album _Snakewards_ via Hallogallo in January. Now Perennial is giving Glass the same deluxe relaunch treatment. The post Joe Glass – “It’s No Wonder” appeared first on Stereogum.

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Just Penelope – “Sister”

I know what you're thinking. I'm thinking it too. The project is called Just Penelope, but that's not just Penelope in the photo above. In fact, not one of them is Penelope. Do you feel ripped off? The post Just Penelope – “Sister” appeared first on Stereogum.

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caroline’s Jasper Llewellyn Shares Debut Solo Single “For The Teacher”

Last year, caroline's caroline 2 was our Album Of The Week. The British post-rock collective's Magdalena Mclean has been releasing lovely music through her great side project Curbside Lambsear, and now Jasper Llewellyn is sharing solo music. His meditative, seven-minute debut single "For The Teacher" is out today via Rough Trade. The post caroline’s Jasper Llewellyn Shares Debut Solo Single “For The Teacher” appeared first on Stereogum.

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Ziemba – “We Implode”

Ziemba's coming back with a bang. The multi-disciplinary artist releases her long-awaited new album _The Braid_ this fall, and so far she's shared the sprawling singles "The Perfect Rose" and "The Pleasure Seekers." Today's "We Implode" is a chirpy, inspiring triumph. The post Ziemba – “We Implode” appeared first on Stereogum.

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THAO – “Catch As Catch Can” (Feat. Neko Case)

THAO is getting ready to release her comeback album _Show Me_. So far she's shared "Fossils" and "Sick Of The Times" featuring Tune-Yards and the Linda Lindas. Now she's releasing the Neko Case collab "Catch As Catch Can." The post THAO – “Catch As Catch Can” (Feat. Neko Case) appeared first on Stereogum.

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Drone Metal Priest Father Dionysios Tabakis Addresses Fascism And Homophobia Accusations Ahead Of First-Ever Live Set

In June, Father Dionysios Tabakis announced he was getting ready to play his first-ever live set at Philadelphia's Making Time fest, which goes down next month. However, the viral Greek Orthodox priest behind the acclaimed drone metal LP _Paradise Metal_ faced backlash after old blog posts of his resurfaced. Two posts from 2024 referred to gay people as "Sodomites" and gay marriage as a "sodomitic monstrosity." It was also discovered that in 2013 he performed a sanctification at the offices of Golden Dawn, a Greek neo-Nazi organization. He addressed the criticism in a new statement. The post Drone Metal Priest Father Dionysios Tabakis Addresses Fascism And Homophobia Accusations Ahead Of First-Ever Live Set appeared first on Stereogum.

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Michael Nau Announces New Album Popfly: Hear The Title Track

The veteran indie singer-songwriter Michael Nau, who you may know from Page France and Cotton Jones, is readying his latest solo LP. _Popfly_ will be launched into the world in October, at the height of the baseball playoffs, which feels appropriate. Along with the announcement, he's shared the title track, a lovely indie-folk lope that feels ideal for a relaxing morning despite the disconcerting lyrical refrain, "Something's happened to my body." The post Michael Nau Announces New Album <em>Popfly</em>: Hear The Title Track appeared first on Stereogum.

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William Basinski Announces New Album Passing The Cup Of Sorrows: Hear “Passing The Cup Of Sorrows 1.1”

William Basinski's last full-length solo studio album was 2020's _Lamentations_ , though the renowned composer has released a lot of collaborative projects since. Today, he's announcing a new solo piano LP titled _Passing The Cup Of Sorrows_. "Passing The Cup Of Sorrows 1.1" is out now. The post William Basinski Announces New Album <em>Passing The Cup Of Sorrows</em>: Hear “Passing The Cup Of Sorrows 1.1” appeared first on Stereogum.

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Miley Cyrus Pays Tribute To Her Godmother Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton's death has rattled the whole world. Jack White performed a "Jolene" cover at his London show last night, and Donald Trump ordered American flags to be flown at half-staff. Today, Miley Cyrus shared a tribute to her Godmother on social media. The post Miley Cyrus Pays Tribute To Her Godmother Dolly Parton appeared first on Stereogum.

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Greg Freeman – “Cahokia”

In recent years Greg Freeman has emerged as a prolific and beloved force in underground rock. The roots rocker is already following up last year's great _Burnover_ with _All Set The Bone_ , a new album he recorded with the esteemed producer John Congleton. Lead single "Indu" was quite pleasing, and so is the new one out today. The post Greg Freeman – “Cahokia” appeared first on Stereogum.

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The Spook School Reunite For New Album Like A Heartbeat: Hear “Falling”

In 2019, the Spook School broke up. Now, the Scottish indie-pop band is reuniting to release a new record titled _Like A Heartbeat_. The lead single "Falling" is out today. The post The Spook School Reunite For New Album <em>Like A Heartbeat</em>: Hear “Falling” appeared first on Stereogum.

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Willi Carlisle – “Marlboro Vinyasa”

"I been gettin' up each morning with the hair of the downward dog." That fantastic lyric belongs to "Marlboro Vinyasa," the latest single from Willi Carlisle's Tyler Childers-produced double album _The Universal Bubba_. Unlike prior single "Mason Jar At The Center Of The World," which was the kind of a traditional reel you could squaredance to, this song is a barroom country-rocker. The press release repeatedly uses the word "smoky," which would be appropriate even if a cigarette brand wasn't name-checked in the title. The post Willi Carlisle – “Marlboro Vinyasa” appeared first on Stereogum.

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Resavoir Announce New Album Above The Clouds: Hear “4th Cloud” (Feat. Gregory Uhlmann)

Trumpeter Will Miller has been a fixture of Chicago's music scene for years, appearing on key 2010s releases from artists like Chance The Rapper, Whitney, and Twin Peaks and branching out beyond the Windy City for work with heavy hitters like SZA and Mavis Staples. And for many years now, he's been leading Resavoir, an oft-morphing Chicago jazz ensemble that used to record for the city's esteemed International Anthem label. The post Resavoir Announce New Album <em>Above The Clouds</em>: Hear “4th Cloud” (Feat. Gregory Uhlmann) appeared first on Stereogum.

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Dolly Parton Dead At 80

Dolly Parton, one of the greatest singers and songwriters in the history of American popular entertainment, has died. Her family announced her passing in a video from her nephew Bryan Seaver this afternoon. According to a statement from her representatives, Parton passed away "peacefully" in Nashville today. She was hospitalized on Friday and "had faced a brief battle with cancer," according to NBC News. Parton was 80. The post Dolly Parton Dead At 80 appeared first on Stereogum.

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Soundgarden To Reunite For NFL Season Opener Halftime Show

Grunge overlords Soundgarden have only played live a few times since the sudden, tragic 2017 death of frontman Chris Cornell, and they've had some legal issues with Cornell's widow Vicky in the years since. But the band and Vicky Cornell reconciled in 2023, and they performed at their Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction last year. Next month, Soundgarden's surviving members will play another extremely high-profile gig when they serve as the halftime show performers at the NFL's season opener. The post Soundgarden To Reunite For NFL Season Opener Halftime Show appeared first on Stereogum.

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Smidley – “Murphy Horse”

Former Foxing frontman Conor Murphy announced the new Smidley album in June. So far we've heard "Capstone" featuring Lucy Dacus and "Love In Every Direction" from _Murphy Horse_ , and now he's sharing the title track. The post Smidley – “Murphy Horse” appeared first on Stereogum.

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Dexter Story Announces New Album T’som: Hear “Mama” (Feat. Sudan Archives & Kamasi Washington)

Dexter Story — the prolific project of Los Angeles-based producer, multi-instrumentalist, and singer Dexter Gordon — already released an album earlier this year called _Inner_. Now, he's returning to announce its followup _T’som_ , and the lead single "Mama" features Sudan Archives and Kamasi Washington. The post Dexter Story Announces New Album <em>T’som</em>: Hear “Mama” (Feat. Sudan Archives & Kamasi Washington) appeared first on Stereogum.

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Winter – “hide-a-lullaby” (Mixtape Version Feat. Peel Dream Magazine)

Nobody will ever be allowed to say a single rude word about Samira Winter in my presence. She records dreamy shoegaze as just plain Winter, and she's also Stereogum's newest VJ. Earlier this year, I spent a few days with Winter at the Kilby Block Party festival in Salt Lake City, where she made this instant-classic video. She was a fantastic hang. Just unbelievably cool. One morning, I was severely hungover, and I had to excuse myself from talking to her so I could go barf in some bushes. She didn't even make fun of me for it. I would've made fun of me for that! She did not. A class act. The post Winter – “hide-a-lullaby” (Mixtape Version Feat. Peel Dream Magazine) appeared first on Stereogum.

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Sylvan Esso – “On & On”

After a surprising turn into noisy guitar chaos on last year's "Hot Slob," Sylvan Esso announced their new album _Ow ∞_ last month and shared its Sigur Rós-sampling lead single "Concrete Glen." The song, which incorporates the gorgeous, familiar-yet-alien sound of Jonsi's vocals from "Svefn-g-englar," marked a return to the duo's usual speciality of folk-informed, forward-thinking pop. Today they've got another new track for us, and it's maintaining the standard of excellence. The post Sylvan Esso – “On & On” appeared first on Stereogum.

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Angela Autumn – “I Don’t Think About You At All”

You remember the scene. At least, I hope you remember the scene. It's hard to forget it. _Mad Men_. Season five. Episode nine. Michael Ginsberg, a young copywriter at Cooper Draper Price, has an ad pitch all ready to go, but his boss Don Draper humiliatingly dumps his idea and successfully sells his own idea instead. On the long elevator ride back to the office, Ginsberg gets more and more pissed off as Draper blithely brushes him off. As the doors open, Ginsberg mutters, "I feel bad for you." Draper, missing no beats, replies, "I don't think about you at all" as he leaves the elevator. Boom. One of the coldest lines in prestige TV history. The post Angela Autumn – “I Don’t Think About You At All” appeared first on Stereogum.

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Wolf Alice Cover Mazzy Star With Dove Ellis & Anna Calvi At Green Man Festival

In March, War Child Records released the stacked _HELP(2)_ benefit compilation, whose massive tracklist included an original song called "Sunday Light" by Anna Calvi, Nilüfer Yanya, Dove Ellis, and Wolf Alice's Ellie Rowsell. Three out of four of those artists were at this weekend's Green Man Festival in Wales, and they used the opportunity to perform together. The post Wolf Alice Cover Mazzy Star With Dove Ellis & Anna Calvi At Green Man Festival appeared first on Stereogum.

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David Lynch Accidentally Emailed John Ross, And Other Wild Pink Release Show Stories

In case you didn't already know, the new Wild Pink album is awesome. The singles for _Still Coming Down_ were all great, but the title track? The closer? Just awesome. I got to witness it live at the Stereogum-presented show last week at Ridgewood's Cassette, where their set began with the _Seinfeld_ theme song and concluded with the _Curb Your Enthusiasm_ jingle. Fenne Lily was the secret opener, and the night was wonderful. There, Stereogum's release show correspondent Rachel Brown chatted with John Ross. The post David Lynch Accidentally Emailed John Ross, And Other Wild Pink Release Show Stories appeared first on Stereogum.

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Meg Lui – “Miss Queen Know It All”

We're about a month out from the release of singer-songwriter Meg Lui's full-length debut _Instant Validation_ , which she recorded with a producer by the name of Sufjan Stevens. You know about this guy? We already posted Lui's singles "Gone Girl" and "Elvis Queen." Today, she shares an old-school country song about realizing she wasn't nice enough to her parents. The post Meg Lui – “Miss Queen Know It All” appeared first on Stereogum.

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Julia Jacklin – “The Hardest Thing”

Here's an important thing to note about Julia Jacklin's new single "The Hardest Thing": It has a really cool video. The Danny Cohen-directed clip is a single drone shot that lazily orbits what I'm sure is a very famous Melbourne skyscraper. As we circle this big-ass building, the camera slowly pans in on Julia Jacklin, who's up on the roof by herself, playing this song. You could not possibly pay me enough to stand on this rooftop and do _anything_. But Jacklin does it, and she looks cool as hell. The post Julia Jacklin – “The Hardest Thing” appeared first on Stereogum.

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Yves Tumor Denies Abuse Allegations, Vows “Extreme Legal Action”

Reports of sexual assault and other abusive behaviors by Yves Tumor have been circulating online over the past week. Now Tumor, also known as Shanti or Sean Lee Bowie, has denied those allegations. The post Yves Tumor Denies Abuse Allegations, Vows “Extreme Legal Action” appeared first on Stereogum.

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Ella Langley Ties Record For Longest-Running #1 Song That’s Not About Christmas

Ella Langley's adorably heartbroken country hit "Choosin' Texas" came out in October 2025, and it's by far the biggest chart hit of the 2026 calendar year. The song first reached #1 on the Hot 100 back in February. Other songs have ascended to the top of the charts and knocked "Choosin' Texas" off, but it just keeps coming back. This week, "Choosin' Texas" is back at #1 for its 19th week, which puts Langley in a three-way tie for the longest-running #1 hit in Hot 100 history, non-Christmas division. The post Ella Langley Ties Record For Longest-Running #1 Song That’s Not About Christmas appeared first on Stereogum.

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Reggie Watts Removed From Festivals Following Damning Rolling Stone Article

Last week, _Rolling Stone_ published an extremely troubling bombshell exposé about the comedian and musician Reggie Watts. In that article, a number of loved ones came forward to suggest that Watts played a role in the suicide of his ex-girlfriend, 36-year-old Katherine Early McCollough. Some people who knew the couple claim that Watts encouraged McCollough to take a number of drugs, especially ketamine, which led McCollough to addiction, a manic episode, and ultimately death. Since the article's publication, some of Watts' bookings have been canceled, and the podcast _Comedy Bang! Bang!_ has stopped using his theme song. The post Reggie Watts Removed From Festivals Following Damning <em>Rolling Stone</em> Article appeared first on Stereogum.

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Olivia Rodrigo – “Serena Joy”

Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival is coming up this Saturday, and ahead of the festivities she has shared a new song inspired by _The Handmaid's Tale_. "Serena Joy" is named for a character in the book and TV series, a former Christian media personality married to a high-ranking government official, who comes to regret her complicity in the United States' descent into Christo-fascist military dictatorship. The song was first released over the weekend as a limited edition CD single sold only at Orange County's Analog Record Shop, near the festival site of Great Park in Irvine, California. The post Olivia Rodrigo – “Serena Joy” appeared first on Stereogum.

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Sour Widows – “Lucky Star”

"Lucky Star," the new song from the Bay Area alt-rock duo Sour Widows, is not a Madonna cover. Back in 2024, Sour Widows had a single called "Cherish," and _that_ wasn't a Madonna cover, either. At this point, Sour Widows should really just work their way down the entire _Immaculate Collection_ tracklist and repurpose every title. The strategy seems to be working out for them. The post Sour Widows – “Lucky Star” appeared first on Stereogum.

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Graham Hunt – “Guardian Angel’s Arms”

Wisconsin fuzz-pop artist Graham Hunt made his name with no-budget home recordings, but he went bigger with his forthcoming LP _American Pyramid_ , recording most of it with an eight-piece band at Minnesota's stories Pachyderm Studios. We've already posted the early singles "Waiting For You To Come Home," "Riverboat Blues," and "Getting Older." With the LP dropping later this week, Hunt shares one more advance song today. The post Graham Hunt – “Guardian Angel’s Arms” appeared first on Stereogum.

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