Kassie Krut – the trio featuring Kasra Kurt and Eve Alpert (of the defunct Philly experimental outfit Palm) and Matt Anderegg (Mothers, Body Meat) – have announced their debut self-titled EP. It arrives December 6 via Fire Talk Records. Along with the previously released song ‘Reckless’, it includes a new track called ‘Racing Man’. Check out a video for it below.
Kassie Krut EP Cover Artwork:
Kassie Krut EP Tracklist:
1. Reckless
2. Racing Man
3. United
4. Espresso
5. Hooh Beat
6. Blood
Fabiana Palladino is back with a new single, ‘Drunk’. Following her self-titled debut album, which arrived in April, the track was self-produced and recorded at London’s Abbey Road Studios in August alongside drummer Ellis Dupuy and guitarist Joe Newman, with her father Pino Palladino later adding bass. Give it a listen below.
“’Drunk’ was written with the chaos of modern dating as my backdrop: trying to navigate the apps, the blurred line between casual and serious, experiencing the evolving terminology in real life — situationships, love bombing, ghosting, breadcrumbing,” Palladino explained in a statement. “Are they new behaviours, or do we just have new words for them? I’m not sure, but I know it’s not just me dealing with how complicated it all seems to feel these days. In ‘Drunk’, I’m unsteady, but I’m leaning into the uncertainty and the drama, trying to find some kind of art and meaning in it. ‘Cause ‘It’s no fun on your own, and peace is boring.”
Wishy have dropped a new single called ‘Planet Popstar’. It’s the band’s first new music since the release of their debut LP, Triple Seven, earlier this year. Check it out below.
“This song is about the feeling of longing for someone or something which, by all accounts, seems entirely out of reach,” the band’s Kevin Krauter said of ‘Planet Popstar’. “They say distance makes the heart grow fonder. We recorded this song during the Triple Seven sessions at the end of last year, but the song ultimately didn’t make it onto the album.”
TV on the Radio frontman Tunde Adebimpe has shared a new single, ‘Magnetic’. It marks both his solo debut and the first release at his new label home Sub Pop Records. Adebimpe also directed the song’s music video, which you can check out below.
Sub Pop co-founder Jonathan Poneman said of the signing: “We heartily welcome Tunde Adebimpe to Sub Pop’s roster of artists. His inclusion makes the whole lot better – and a whole lot classier! We’ve waited 20-plus years for Sub Pop to earn the chance to be Tunde Adebimpe’s label.”
TV on the Radio is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut LP, Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes, with an upcoming run of sold-out shows in New York, Los Angeles, and London.
Mogwai have announced their 11th studio album, The Bad Fire. The follow-up to 2021’s As The Love Continues is set for release on January 24 via Rock Action. It includes the previously unveiled single ‘God Gets You Back’, which opens the LP, as well as the new song ‘Lion Rumpus’. Check out its accompanying video, directed by longtime collaborator Antony Crook, below, and scroll down for the album’s cover artwork and tracklist.
Mogwai recorded the new album in Lanarkshire with producer John Congleton. “After the high of putting out As The Love Continues, the following years were personally hard for us,” the band shared in a press release. “We’ve dealt with a lot of loss and in Barry’s case a serious family illness with one his daughters. Getting back together to write and record this record felt like a refuge and with John Congleton we feel that we’ve made something special. We often hear from people that our music has helped them get through hard times in their lives and for once I think it applies to us as well.”
The Bad Fire Cover Artwork:
The Bad Fire Tracklist:
1. God Gets You Back
2. Hi Chaos
3. What Kind of Mix is This?
4. Fanzine Made Of Flesh
5. Pale Vegan Hip Pain
6. If You Find This World Bad, You Should See Some Of The Others
7. 18 Volcanoes
8. Hammer Room
9. Lion Rumpus
10. Fact Boy
Richard Dawson has announced his latest LP, End of the Middle, which will be released on February 14 via Domino. The follow-up to 2022’s The Ruby Cord is led by the single ‘Polytunnel’, which arrives with a video directed by James Hankins. Check it out and find the album cover and tracklist below.
“I think I know what’s happening in the song, but hopefully that’ll be different for each person listening,” Dawson said in a statement. “I like that the line ‘Out the gate and down the lane’ – it could mean going down the allotment, or it could mean going somewhere else. Tunnel is obviously a very loaded word. There’s possibly a lot of drama happening outside of the lines of the song…. Or not. It might just be a song about an allotment.”
Introducing End of the Middle, he shared: “I wanted this album to be small-scale and very domestic. To be stripped back, reconnect with the basics and let everything speak for itself – to be really stark and naked by just putting the words and melodies out there.”
“It zooms in quite close-up to try and explore a typical middle class English family home,” he added. “We’re listening to the stories of people from three or four generations of perhaps the same family. But really, it’s about how we break certain cycles. I think the family is a useful metaphor to examine how things are passed on generationally.”
End of the Middle Cover Artwork:
End of the Middle Tracklist:
1. Bolt
2. Gondola
3. Bullies
4. The question
5. Boxing Day sales
6. Knot
7. Polytunnel
8. Removals van
9. More than Real
Eight solo albums into Laura Marling‘s career, one would be tempted to describe Patterns in Reat using a lot of the same adjectives that have long defined her songwriting: intimate, stunning, sincere. To celebrate Patterns in Repeat on those terms might also be a way to make up for lost time – the record marks the longest wait between new material since the 34-year-old first put out music as a new adult – especially considering that 2021’s Animal, her second collaborative album with Mike Lindsey under the name LUMP, marked another stylistic departure. (“It felt like getting the feeling back of making the first album you’ve ever made,” Lindsay said at the time.) But while Patterns in Repeat falls spiritually in line with 2020’s Song for Our Daughter and a lot of Marling’s past output, we’ve never heard her quite so unadorned and unguarded, her heart both lightened and moved by the confines of familiar spaces. Intimate, gorgeous, all that still is true – but it’s also tangibly her homeliest and most lived-in record to date.
The lived-in aspect is obvious: in contrast to Song for Our Daughter, which was addressed to and revolved around a fictional daughter, Patterns in Repeat was written after the birth of her daughter in 2023. Indeed, Marling often had her daughter beside her as she crafted these songs, turning her living room into a recording studio and rendering them like stolen moments in the everyday; the intimacy is ever-present, just sneaking in with each take. You don’t need a reviewer to tell you, though: a baby cooing is among the first sounds we hear on the opening track, ‘Child of Mine’, and the lyrics are descriptively autobiographical: “You and your dad are dancing in the kitchen/ Life is slowing down but itʼs still bitchin’.”
Producer Dom Monks suggested – “argued,” per press materials – to properly re-record the tracks in his studio, but Marling wanted to preserve the raw material. She wasn’t, however, against fleshing them out in ways that not only beautify but animate the subtleties of – and subtle differences between – these songs, like the backing vocals that make ‘Child of Mine’ ever so tender. With Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story score as a reference, Marling handed the recordings to Rob Moose, whose string arrangements cradle ‘No One’s Going To Love You Like I Can’ with a firmness the piano can barely reach as she delivers the line, “If life is just a dream/ Iʼm gonna make it mean something worth a damn.” And Monks works his magic on songs like ‘Your Girl’, which haunts and quivers in its closeness, balancing each new sound that unfurls and cutting it somewhere between the naked feeling of aloneness and eternal connection. The vocal effects clouding the word “abstract” on ‘Patterns’ is another brilliant touch.
The album’s production and arrangement ultimately befit its subject matter: Patterns in Repeat may begin with the first song Marling wrote after her daughter’s birth, anchoring us in the present, but once her new reality sinks in, she wanders further off. And the more she veers beyond, but always around, the record’s domestic framing, the more she can stretch its sonic palette. The middle of the album in particular sees Marling slipping into the deeper recesses of memory, tending to the quiet and uncharacteristically ominous mourning of ‘The Shadows’, perhaps one of her most striking compositions. It’s followed by the instrumental ‘Interlude (Time Passages)’, which links Marling’s clear-eyed meditations with the strange dreamworld she invokes with LUMP. Then she turns to tunes rooted in a time she hardly or couldn’t possibly remember: with ‘Looking Back’, she tackles a song her father wrote in the ’70s, her hushed vocals keeping its unabashed nostalgia at bay, while ‘Caroline’ tells a story out of a half-remembered chorus. The lullaby that closes off the album, too, feels timeless.
So while Patterns in Repeat is fully immersed in and awed by the world of new parenthood, its tidal shifts and simple rhythms, it grows all the more fascinated by its relationship with the past; the ways family, lineage, and longing penetrate the domestic sphere. Looking back and beyond autobiography is how Marling delineates the titular patterns, but it’s also how she contemplates her own place, not just as a mother, but as a songwriter – two roles often presumed to be conflicting. On ‘Song for Our Daughter’, she sang, “Lately I’ve been thinking/ About our daughter growing old/ All of the bullshit that she might be told”; now, she affirms, “But Iʼve spoken to the angels who protect you/ Because youʼre mine, they cast their golden light across this child.” Marling threads her creative output through Patterns in Repeat, too, even repurposing a string passage from Once I Was an Eagle to wind down the title track. All the way back in 2011’s ‘Don’t Ask Me Why’, she sang, “I was thrown and blown and tossed and turned until/ Time found its hand and called an end.” Time still has the same power, she realizes, but the relief comes in its circular nature, the interminable now feeding into history. “Long nights, fast years, so they say,” she sighs at the beginning of the album, then weaves them all into one.
Cloakroom have signed to Closed Casket Activities, marking the announcement with a new single called ‘Unbelonging’. The track arrives with an accompanying video filmed over the course of the band’s recent European tour. Check it out below.
“It’s a pop song wielding 140 bpm of optimism that can fall apart and dishearten just as quickly as it captivates – Cloakroom meets Psychedelic Furs,” the group said of the new song in a statement. About the visual, they added: “Similar to a Crowelian ceremonial dagger, all the lyrics to the new record were crafted under the cover of darkness, predominantly in a moving vehicle; predominantly leaving any number of border town bars. That’s why we chose to do a ‘found footage’ kind of delivery method for the video.”
According to a press release, the follow-up to 2022’s Dissolution Wave is due next year. ‘Unbelonging’ and the rest of its songs were tracked in December of 2023 with engineer Zac Montez at Electrical Audio in Chicago and Rec Room Recording in Des Plaines, Illinois.
LEYA – the New York-based avant-pop duo of Marilu Donovan and Adam Markiewicz – have announced a new mini-album called I Forget Everything, which arrives on November 22 via NNA Tapes. Following their 2022 mixtape Eyeline, the record is led by the single ‘Corners’. Check out its accompanying video, self-directed in collaboration with videographer wally, below.
I Forget Everything Cover Artwork:
I Forget Everything Tracklist:
1. Eden of Haze
2. Corners
3. Weaving
4. Baited
5. Fake
6. Mia
Dolce & Gabbana, a brand synonymous with luxury, elegance, and innovation, has become one of the most recognizable names in the fashion world. From its humble beginnings on the Italian runway to becoming a global icon, Dolce & Gabbana’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Let’s take a closer look at the evolution of this fashion powerhouse and explore how it continues to influence the industry today.
Dolce & Gabbana was founded in 1985 by Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. Their unique blend of sensuality, Mediterranean heritage, and bold aesthetics quickly set them apart. In their early collections, Dolce & Gabbana celebrated Italian culture, drawing inspiration from Sicily, baroque art, and vintage film. This distinct style, which merged tradition with modernity, became their hallmark.
Their debut runway show at Milan Fashion Week in 1985 was a game-changer. Despite their limited resources, the collection received positive attention, putting Dolce & Gabbana on the map of international fashion. They followed it up with their first women’s collection, “Real Women,” in 1986, solidifying their status as rising stars in the industry.
The 1990s marked a defining period for Dolce & Gabbana. Their iconic corset dresses, sharp tailoring, and signature lace became symbols of the brand’s bold femininity. Celebrities like Madonna and Naomi Campbell embraced their daring designs, helping to boost their visibility worldwide.
In 1993, Dolce & Gabbana reached a significant milestone when they designed the wardrobe for Madonna’s “Girlie Show” tour. The collaboration brought them unprecedented attention and helped establish them as key players on the global fashion scene. Their focus on blending sensuality with sophistication, while emphasizing strong female figures, resonated deeply with women across the world.
During this period, Dolce & Gabbana also expanded into men’s fashion, fragrance, and accessories, further strengthening their global presence. Their menswear lines mirrored the bold, confident spirit of their women’s collections, with tailored suits and strong, masculine silhouettes.
As the brand gained momentum, Dolce & Gabbana became a staple on the red carpet. Their designs became a favorite among Hollywood’s elite, from Angelina Jolie to Beyoncé, making Dolce & Gabbana synonymous with luxury and glamour. Their ability to combine classic Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge design ensured that they remained at the forefront of both haute couture and ready-to-wear fashion.
In addition to their runway success, Dolce & Gabbana revolutionized the fashion landscape by creating a lifestyle brand. Their offerings expanded to include fragrances, eyewear, and home décor, all of which embodied the same high-end, Mediterranean-inspired luxury. By the early 2000s, the brand had become a symbol of status and sophistication across the globe.
What sets Dolce & Gabbana apart from many other fashion brands is their deep connection to their Italian roots and their ability to stay culturally relevant. Their designs consistently celebrate Italian culture, family values, and craftsmanship, creating an emotional connection with their audience. Whether through their romantic prints or ornate, baroque-inspired collections, Dolce & Gabbana has maintained a sense of authenticity while pushing the boundaries of modern fashion.
Their collections continue to captivate fashion lovers with innovative takes on classic Italian motifs. Over the years, they’ve embraced digital transformations, hosting virtual runway shows and collaborating with fashion influencers to stay in tune with modern trends.
Like many other luxury brands, Dolce & Gabbana has also made strides in sustainability. In recent years, the brand has committed to reducing its environmental impact, focusing on sustainable fabrics, ethical production methods, and responsible sourcing. Their efforts aim to balance luxury with a growing demand for eco-conscious fashion, ensuring that the brand remains relevant in an evolving industry.
Dolce & Gabbana’s evolution from a small Italian design duo to a global fashion icon is a testament to their creativity, innovation, and commitment to quality. Today, their collections are available in flagship stores around the world, online platforms, and through luxury retailers.
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Dolce & Gabbana has come a long way since their first runway show in the 1980s. From redefining Italian fashion to becoming a global symbol of elegance and creativity, their journey reflects the power of innovation and staying true to one’s roots. As they continue to evolve, Dolce & Gabbana remains a timeless beacon of luxury, influencing trends and shaping the fashion industry for generations to come.
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