Home Is Where have announced their new album, the whaler, which lands June 16 via Wax Bodega. It follows the band’s 2021 LP I Became Birds and 2022’s split with Record Setter, dissection lesson. Today’s announcement comes with the release of the new single ‘yes! yes! a thousand times yes!’, which “tells the story of two people faking normalcy in the normalcy of faking,” according to frontwoman Brandon MacDonald. “The idea or even the image, no matter how altered or perfectly copied, of love is no substitute for the real.” Check out its Texas Smith-directed video and find the whaler‘s details below.
“The idea for the record came to me in the spring of 2021 when I realized I wasn’t doing too hot mentally, and had a nervous breakdown,” MacDonald explained. “A lot of it is a very negative record, which was scary to write because I was being honest with myself and allowing a lot of fucked up thoughts to be in the songs. I was more vulnerable than I was used to being in art.”
the whaler Cover Artwork:
the whaler Tracklist:
1. skin meadow
2. lily pad pupils
3. yes! yes! a thousand times yes!
4. whaling for sport
5. everyday feels like 9/11
6. 9/12
7. daytona 500
8. chris farley
9. nursing home riot
10. floral organs
“If This Is A Photograph is a house that you have been living inside of…then More Photographs, perhaps, is the same home just experienced differently,” Morby explained in a statement. “As if you, its inhabitant, have taken a tab of something psychedelic and now, suddenly, you’ve replaced your eyeglasses with kaleidoscopes. With every collection of songs I feel I must cast them out of me before moving onto the next project, and here I knew that what I had begun with This Is A Photograph was not finished. Releasing this is my tying a bow on that time and place in my creative life.”
More Photographs (A Continuum) Cover Artwork:
More Photographs (A Continuum) Tracklist:
1. This Is A Photograph II
2. Triumph
3. Bittersweet, Tennessee
4. Going To Prom
5. Lion Tamer
6. A Song For Katie
7. Five Easy Pieces Revisited
8. Mickey Mantle’s Autograph
9. Kingdom Of Broken Hearts
Thundercat and Tame Impala have joined forces for the new song ‘No More Lies’. Listen to it below.
“I’ve wanted to work with Kevin since the very first Tame Impala album,” Thundercat said in a press release. “I feel that I knew that us working together would be special. I’ve been excited about this song for a long time and hope to create more with Kevin in the future.”
In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Thundercat elaborated:
For me personally, this is one of the greater moments for me. I don’t even know where to begin with this. This is me and Kevin Parker. And from the day I heard Kevin’s music, I knew me and him could do something. I knew it from the minute I heard it…I was like, “Man, I would’ve been in his band.” I remember something like saying, “I’m a fan of your music,” it almost feels like tongue in cheek. It’s a weird way to fluff. But there’s a part of it where I’m like, genuinely, for me, I own all your albums. And I remember a very specific thing for me, and we both, we were sitting there while we started working on it, and I had to make sure I had… Because there’s a part where it’s all washed over in alcohol psychologically for me. And I was like, “When did Apocalypse Dreams come out?” Just to see which order this is in, because there’s a part that this could’ve inspired that, and there’s a part where we both were just in the same mind frame, psychologically, in the feelings of certain things, I think. And I expressed to Kevin how Apocalypse Dreams got me through one of the hardest moments in my life. That song, I can distinctly remember myself in the car crying and screaming the lyrics to that song, but it was coming out like vomit. Just was kind of one of those things where I’m like, maybe if I ever meet him one day. Here we are. There’s only a couple songs like that. And it was like that helped me cope. That was one of the helps. That was one of a genuine spiritual moment for me. And I told him, and I was like, “The minute you said ‘Everything is changing,’ it just made me feel okay.” And I then I was like, “Kevin, I don’t think you understand what I’m saying.” So what you’re hearing with this is everything from that. That’s what this feels like for me. Yeah, he’s a G. Yeah. Kevin’s sick, man.
‘No More Lies’ marks the first official Thundercat single in over three years. In 2020, the musician released It Is What It Is, which won the 2021 Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album.
Kesha has announced her fifth studio album, Gag Order. Rick Rubin produced the LP, which arrives May 19 via Kemosabe Records and RCA Records. Its first two singles, ‘Fine Line’ and ‘Eat the Acid’, will be out on Friday (April 28). Find the album’s cover art below.
Introducing the album, Kesha wrote in a statement: “Without the darkness there is no light. So I let my darkness have the light. I can’t fight the truth. Life is difficult and painful. It is for everyone. An artist doesn’t exist to make others happy. I believe an artist gives voice, motion, color to the emotions we all have. The good emotions, and the unmanageably fucking miserable ones.”
The album’s title appears to be a reference to Kesha’s nine-year legal battle with her former producer Dr. Luke. Since the legal battle began, all of the singer’s albums, including Gag Order, have been co-released via Dr. Luke’s Kemosabe Records. In a new Rolling Stone feature, Kesha said, “I feel as if there has been an implied gag order for a very long time now.” She added, “With my ongoing litigation hanging over my head, I have not been able to speak freely because I know everything I say is scrutinized.”
Harry Belafonte, the legendary singer, actor, and civil rights activist, has died at the age of 96. According to The New York Times, Belafonte died of congestive heart failure at home in Manhattan today.
Harry Belafonte was born Harold George Bellanfanti Jr. in Harlem, New York to Carribean immigrants. He returned with his mother to her native Jamaica at the age of eight, where he spent much of his childhood before serving in the Navy during World War II. After his discharge, Belafonte studied acting at Erwin Piscator’s Dramatic Workshop alongside the likes of Marlon Brando and Tony Curtis and eventually began performing at the American Negro Theater. In 1954, he won a Tony Award for his work in the Broadway revue John Murray Anderson’s Almanac.
Belafonte launched his singing career by performing in nightclubs, releasing music on the Jubilee label before signing with RCA in 1953. His 1955 album Calypso topped the Billboard album chart for 31 weeks on the strength of singles like ‘Jamaica Farewell’ and ‘Banana Boat (Day-O)’. 1962’s Midnight Special featured the first-ever recorded appearance by a young musician named Bob Dylan, who played harmonica on the album. Belafonte’s final studio LP, Paradise in Gazankulu, came out in 1988.
In addition to releasing numerous albums, Belafonte was invited by Frank Sinatra to perform at John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, and, as a guest host on The Tonight Show in February 1968, interviewed Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy. Throughout his career, he supported humanitarian causes like UNICEF, USA for Africa, and the Anti-Apartheid Movement, and helped organize the star-packed charity single ‘We Are The World’.
Belafonte received a Kennedy Center Honor in 1989, the National Medal of Arts in 1994, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000. Last year, he became the oldest living person to receive the Early Influence Award from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Many men in the world of fashion rely on the classic and timeless white t-shirt as their go-to outfit. It’s a versatile piece that pairs well with blue jeans, cargo pants, or even smart tapered chinos. But what about accessories? Specifically, what type of watch would complement this iconic look? Let’s dive in and explore our options.
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time ‘The Martini’
It’s unsurprising that Seiko has made it onto the list with their £400 watch from the Presage series, named ‘The Martini.’ The watch features a stainless steel case, automatic movement, and it offers a timeless aesthetic with a beautiful dial that draws you in with its individualistic aesthetic. It’s a conservative and breezy piece that is perfect for those who appreciate intricate dials. These are great just like Seiko Prospex watches.
Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto
Hamilton, another beloved brand, makes it to the list as one of the best go-to brands for those looking for a more serious watch with a decent automatic movement. The King Auto from their renowned Khaki Field series is our top pick from their wide range of watches. It boasts a black PCD-coated case with a black dial and leather strap, giving it a stealthy and stylish look.
Tissot Gentleman (Black Dial)
The Tissot Gentleman is a classic-looking watch that exudes elegance and everyday style. It’s versatile enough to go beyond just pairing it with a white t-shirt; it can be worn with formalwear as well. The watch boasts a 40mm diameter and showcases a black dial with scratch-resistant sapphire glass, making it a perfect choice for daily wear.
Frederique Constant Classics Carree Automatic
Introducing a different look, we have the beautiful tank-esque Carree Automatic watch by Frederique Constant. Priced at £995, this watch is certainly expressive and thrives on its luxurious appearance, making it perfect for both smart and casual appearances, including a simple white t-shirt and jeans ensemble.
Baume & Mercier Black Classima Watch
The last piece on my list is a Baume & Mercier watch that, like the Tissot, thrives on its elegant appearance. From the stylish dial fonts to the stunning calfskin leather strap that adds a beautiful dynamic to the overall design, this watch is certainly an eye-catcher and worth every penny.
Wye Oak – the duo of Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack – have announced Every Day Like the Last, a collection of new songs and previously unreleased tracks. It’s set for release on June 23 via Merge, and its title track is out today. Check it out below, along with the album cover and tracklist.
“This song is about the sacrifices we make for love, companionship, and community,” the band said of ‘Every Day Like the Last’ in a press release. “Human beings are messy, and yet—we need each other. The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. But for all of us, and especially for those of us whose formative relationships were not so simple—alone can feel like the safest place to be. This song is about learning how to relax into imperfection, release the impulse to control, and accept the reality that life is brief and always ending, so we might as well have some company.”
Every Day Like the Last was recorded in Wasner and Stack’s current home state of North Carolina and Virginia at venues such as Stack’s backyard studio. It features thesingles Wye Oak have released since 2019’s Fortune, as well as three brand new songs.
“There’s been so much uncertainty in our lives,” Wasner explained. “Not just our lives personally, but everyone’s—and a big part of my life has been learning how to live inside of uncertainty, and not feel like my own emotional discomfort requires that I have to figure out, or attempt to figure out, how everything is going to be.” She continued:
Something that felt exciting to me was being a little bit more fleet-footed and light about being able to put things out into the world,” says Wasner. “A lot of these songs, we would write them and record them and then they’d come out a couple of weeks later, which, to me, just sort of feels so much more in line with how the creative process works and feels on our end of things.”
Every Day Like The Last — that could mean every day like the day that came before, or it could mean every day like the last day that you get. Both meanings apply. But for me, trying to live inside of the uncertainty is the theme. That is the thread that ties all the songs together—tolerating the discomfort of not knowing.
“We both were feeling not wanting to be tethered into the machine in the way that we had been for so long,” Stack added. “We just wanted to be able to make stuff in the room. And when we were able to do that, the aspirations shifted, because we were able to exercise this other muscle that we hadn’t in a long time.”
Every Day Like The Last Cover Artwork:
Every Day Like The Last Tracklist:
1. Every Day Like the Last
2. I Learned It from You
3. TNT
4. Its Way with Me
5. Fortune
6. Evergreen
7. Fear of Heights
8. Walk Soft
9. Repeat
Palehound have announced a new album called Eye on the Bat. The follow-up to 2019’s Black Friday arrives July 14 via Polyvinyl. Today’s announcement comes with the release of the new single ‘The Clutch’, along with an Brittany Reebe-directed video. Check it out and find the album cover and tracklist below.
“‘The Clutch’ is the very first song I wrote for this album, back in 2020 right when lockdown started,” Palehound’s El Kempner explained in a statement. “I had been on a tour that was sliced in half by the onset of the pandemic and we had to apocalypse road trip back to New York across the country from Oregon, where our next show had been scheduled for. While that was happening, I was also having a triggering romantic experience with somebody I didn’t know too well, and by the time I got home my whole body seemed to be spinning in turmoil. Writing and producing this song grounded me and helped me process a new future and self that I hadn’t anticipated.”
“Adam (Kolodny, co-director), El and I wanted to create something that captured the charged, raw drive of the song,” Reeber commented. “Inspired by slick, visceral performance videos of the early 00’s, we got ourselves the biggest space we could find and Adam created a visual aesthetic with the circular track, rotating head and alternating key lights that ultimately build (along with the band’s electric performance) to an epic and dizzying climax.”
Eye on the Bat was recorded across 2022 at Flying Cloud Recordings in the Catskills, with Kempner co-producing the record alongside Sam Owens. “It’s about me, but it’s also about me in relation to others,” Kempner said of the album. “After hiding for so long – staying inside and hiding your life and hiding yourself from the world – I was ready. I think I flipped.”
Back in 2021, Bachelor – Kempner’s collaborative project with Jay Som’s Melina Duterte – released the album Doomin’ Sun.
Eye on the Bat Cover Artwork:
Eye on the Bat Tracklist:
1. Good Sex
2. Independence Day
3. The Clutch
4. Eye On The Bat
5. U Want It U Got It
6. Route 22
7. My Evil
8. Head Like Soup
9. Right About You
10. Fadin
Ahead of the release of their forthcoming LP Ceremony this Friday, Tiny Ruins have shared one more single from it called ‘Out of Phase’. It follows the previously shared tracks ‘The Crab / Waterbaby’, ‘Dorothy Bay’, and ‘Dogs Dreaming’. Check it out via the accompanying visual below.
Beach Fossils have shared the latest single from their upcoming album Bunny. This one’s called ‘Run to the Moon’, and it follows previous cuts ‘Dare Me’ and ‘Don’t Fade Away’. The track finds vocalist Dustin Payseur reflecting on the birth of his daughter and processing the shift of “having absolute freedom, the fear of losing it, but then tapping into myself in a way that felt more real,” according to a press release. Listen to it below.
