Hear First: Dear Nora’s human futures
By Dear Nora | October 26, 2022
Hear First: Dear Nora’s human futures
Katy Davidson introduces the premiere of the “cult” band’s new record.
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Hear First: Black Beach’s Giallo
By Black Beach | October 22, 2021
By Black Beach | October 22, 2021
Hear First: Black Beach’s Giallo
An EP premiere, plus some words on the Italian mysteries that inspired it.
Hear First: Mike Lust’s Demented Wings
By Mike Lust | June 17, 2021
Hear First: Mike Lust’s Demented Wings
The producer and Tight Phantomz frontman strikes out with a wildly varied solo album.
Hear First: Pardoner’s Came Down Different
By Pardoner | May 12, 2021
Hear First: Pardoner’s Came Down Different
An album premiere from the San Francisco band, plus some words on its creation.
Hear First: Sunday State’s Self-Titled Debut
By Larry Crane | March 30, 2021
By Larry Crane | March 30, 2021
Hear First: Sunday State’s Self-Titled Debut
Featuring members of Mudhoney, plus an introduction from Tape Op and Jackpot’s Larry Crane.
Hear First: Virginia Wing’s private LIFE
By Virginia Wing | February 11, 2021
By Virginia Wing | February 11, 2021
Hear First: Virginia Wing’s private LIFE
An album premiere, plus an essay by frontwoman Alice Merida Richards about Thatcherism, “self-care,” and Young Marble Giants.
Hear First: Groupie’s Ephemeral
By Groupie | January 21, 2021
Hear First: Groupie’s Ephemeral
Stream the new album, and read an introduction to it by the band.
Hear First: John Calvin Abney’s Familiar Ground
By John Calvin Abney | November 17, 2020
By John Calvin Abney | November 17, 2020
Hear First: John Calvin Abney’s Familiar Ground
An album premiere, plus a conversation about it between Abney and his old friend Bartees Strange.
Hear First: Hanging Tree Guitars
September 25, 2020
September 25, 2020
Hear First: Hanging Tree Guitars
This powerful new collection accompanies the book of the same name.
Hear First: Tim Koh’s In Your Dreams
By Tim Koh | September 17, 2020
Hear First: Tim Koh’s In Your Dreams
The debut solo album from the Ariel Pink band member, plus an introduction to it by Koh himself.