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Pre-Painted Car Panels vs. Aftermarket: Which is the Better Choice?

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Pre-Painted Car Panels vs. Aftermarket: Which is the Better Choice?

When it comes to replacing car panels, car owners have the option of choosing between pre-painted panels or aftermarket ones. While both options have their benefits, there are several factors to consider when deciding which is the better choice for your vehicle. In this article, we’ll compare pre-painted auto body parts vs. aftermarket panels to help you make an informed decision.

Pre-Painted Car Panels

Pre-painted car panels are factory-made panels that are painted to match the color of your car. These panels are designed to fit perfectly and look like the original parts. They are available for most car models and can be purchased from dealerships or auto parts stores.

One of the benefits of pre-painted car panels is that they are easy to install. Since they are designed to fit your car perfectly, you can simply remove the old panel and install the new one in its place. This makes the installation process of bumper, hood or fender quick and hassle-free.

Another benefit of pre-painted auto parts is that they are made by the original manufacturer. This means that they are of high quality and will fit your car perfectly. Pre-painted car panels are also covered by a warranty, which gives you peace of mind knowing that you are protected in case of any defects or issues. You can see all car painted panels on Painted Auto Parts’ website.

Aftermarket Car Panels

Aftermarket car panels are made by third-party manufacturers and are designed to fit your car. These car body parts may be available in a wider range of colors and styles, which can be a benefit for car owners who want to customize their vehicle. However, aftermarket car panels may not fit your car as perfectly as pre-painted panels do.

One of the benefits of aftermarket auto body parts is that they can be more affordable than pre-painted panels. This can be a cost-effective option for car owners who want to replace damaged panels without breaking the bank.

However, the quality of aftermarket car panels may vary. Some aftermarket automotive body parts may not fit your car as well as pre-painted car parts, which can result in an unprofessional-looking finish. Additionally, aftermarket panels may not be covered by a warranty, which can be a risk for car owners.

Conclusion

When it comes to choosing between pre-painted car panels and aftermarket panels, there are pros and cons to both options. Pre-painted auto parts are easy to install, made by the original manufacturer, and come with a warranty. Aftermarket car panels may be more affordable and offer more customization options, but may not fit your car as perfectly and may not come with a warranty. Ultimately, the choice comes down to personal preference and the specific needs of your car. It’s important to weigh the pros and cons of each option and choose the one that best fits your needs and budget.

Indigo De Souza Shares Video for New Single ‘Smog’

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Indigo De Souza Shares Video for New Single ‘Smog’

Indigo De Souza has released ‘Smog’, the second single off her upcoming album All of This Will End. Following lead cut ‘Younger & Dumber’, the track arrives with an accompanying video directed by De Souza. Check it out below.

“I remember writing this song during the peak of the pandemic,” De Souza said of ‘Smog’ in a statement. “I was living alone on a dead end street surrounded by neighbors who were seemingly always mowing their lawns. I remember having a lot of anxiety during the day, navigating the newly awkward and uncertain experience of doing anything mid world freak-out. I was in an emotional state that felt like a cross between delirious joy and a real tired hopelessness. Everything felt unknown and distant. ‘Smog’  is mostly about that strange time and how it felt in my house, alone. When the neighborhood was asleep, and all the lawn mowers stopped, I felt free to make anything and sing anything I wanted. It was my first time ever living alone. It brought me a lot closer to myself.”

All of This Will End is due out April 28 via Saddle Creek. Revisit our Artist Spotlight interview with Indigo De Souza.

The New Pornographers Share New Song ‘Pontius Pilate’s Home Movies’

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The New Pornographers Share New Song ‘Pontius Pilate’s Home Movies’

The New Pornographers have unveiled ‘Pontius Pilate’s Home Movies’, the latest single from their forthcoming LP Continue as a Guest. It follows previous entries ‘Really Really Light’ and ‘Angelcover’. Check it out below.

“Lyrically, it is very much a stream-of-consciousness story about the disease of social media and online culture,” frontperson A.C. Newman explained in a press release. “The narrator that only likes art when it changes the subject, buried in daydream, thinking it’s an entrance, and the idea of Pontius Pilate entertaining his friends with home movies of the crucifixion (what else would he be showing? That part’s clear, right?). It was a product of being stuck at home at a time when online was the only way for many to communicate, and obviously it had its negatives. One of those songs that might seem like word salad but is not, its disjointed nature very deliberate.”

Bartees Strange Releases New Song ‘Daily News’

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Bartees Strange Releases New Song ‘Daily News’

Bartees Strange has shared the new song ‘Daily News’, which was previously available as a bonus track on the physical release of his 2022 album Farm to Table. Give it a listen below.

Strange will soon be hitting the road in support of Farm to Table, including stops at SXSW, Newport Folk Festival, and the Re:SET summer concert series, as well as headlining dates across the UK and Europe. Find his upcoming tour dates below, too.

Bartees Strange 2023 Tour Dates:

Mar 14 – 3:10PM – Austin, TX – Working Families Party’s The Politics Stage, Austin Motel
Mar 14 – TBD – Austin, TX – Give A Note (SXSW official), The Belmont
Mar 16 – 1:00PM – Austin, TX – BrooklynVegan, Empire
Mar 16 – 2:00PM – Austin, TX – NIVA/Live List/Tidal, The Parish
Mar 16 – 4:30PM – Austin, TX – Stereogum, Cheer Up Charlies
Apr 3 – Southampton, UK – The Joiners
Apr 4 – London, UK – Lafayette
Apr 6 – Nottingham, UK – Bodega Social Club
Apr 7 – Glasgow, UK – Stereo
Apr 8 – Manchester, UK – The Deaf Institute
Apr 10 – Bristol, UK – Rough Trade
Apr 11 – Dublin, IE – The Workman’s Club
Jun 2 – San Diego, CA – Re:SET – Spandragon
Jun 3 – Los Angeles, CA – Re:SET – Brookside
Jun 4 – Stanford, CA – Re:SET – Frost Amp
Jun 9 – Dallas, TX – ReSet – The Ground @ Texas Trust
Jun 10 – New Orleans, LA – Re:SET – City Park
Jun 11 – Atlanta, GA – Re:SET – Central Park
Jun 16 – Washington, DC – Re:SET – Merriweather Post Pavilion
Jun 17 – New York, NY – Re:SET – Forest Hills
Jun 18 – Boston, MA – Re:SET – Suffolk Downs
Jun 21 – Calgary, AB – Sled Island Festival
Jun 23 – Columbus, OH – Re:SET – Kemba Live
Jun 24 – Chicago, IL – Re:SET – Riis Park
Jun 25 – Nashville, TN – Re:SET – Centennial Park
Jul 29 – Newport, RI – Newport Folk Festival
Sep 29 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome *
Sep 30 – Berlin, DE – Max-Scheling Halle *
Oct 1 – Munich, DE – Zenith *
Oct 4 – Madrid, ES – Wizink Center *
Oct 5 – Porto, PT – Super Bock Arena *
Oct 6 – Lisbon, PT – Campo Pequeno *

* with the National

Alaska Reid Announces Debut Album ‘Disenchanter’, Shares New Single ‘Back to This’

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Alaska Reid Announces Debut Album ‘Disenchanter’, Shares New Single ‘Back to This’

Alaska Reid has announced her debut full-length, Disenchanter. Co-produced with A. G. Cook, the follow-up to the singer-songwriter’s 2020 EP Big Bunny will be out July 14 via Luminelle Recordings. Check out a video for the lead single ‘Back to This’ and scroll down for the LP’s cover art and tracklist below.

‘Back To This’ was inspired by a hike in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, where Reid came across a group of forest service workers on a break. “It was late summer and they looked happy and dusty,” she recalled. “It was like a painted reverie from a classical painting. I fantasize about other people’s lives, other people’s professions, and writing is a way I can approximate what it must be like to be someone else. So this song is about stumbling upon a scene in someone else’s life and wanting to be a part of it, but it’s also about wondering if I ever seemed as cool or as worthy as those smokejumpers did.I also had this idea of looking back at a photo and wondering why, at the time, I did not feel like the version of myself looking back in the photo.”

Elaborating on the inspirations behind album, Reid said: “I read a lot of fantasy, and there’s a character I was introduced to called the Fiend Folio, who can absorb the power of magical objects by coming in contact with them, and in turn, drains the magic from them, disenchants them. Maybe it’s morbid, but a writer takes an experience and turns it around and around, looking for what makes it worth paying attention to, what makes it enchanting, and in doing so, drains some of that magic and metabolizes it into something that belongs to them.”

Revisit our Artist Spotlight interview with Alaska Reid.

Disenchanter Cover Artwork:

Disenchanter Tracklist:

1. French Fries
2. Dogs & Girls
3. She Wonders
4. Leftover
5. Palomino
6. Back To This
7. Arctic Heart
8. Always
9. Seeds
10. Airship

Protomartyr Announce New Album ‘Formal Growth in the Desert’, Share Video for New Single

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Protomartyr Announce New Album ‘Formal Growth in the Desert’, Share Video for New Single

Protomartyr have announced their next LP: Formal Growth in the Desert arrives June 2 on Domino. Today’s announcement comes with the release of the new single ‘Make Way’, alongside a video from director Trevor Naud. Check it out below and scroll down for the album’s cover artwork and tracklist.

Commenting on the visual, Naud said in a press release: “There’s a deliberate through-line between the videos for ‘Make Way’ and 2020’s ‘Worm in Heaven’. The two songs feel partnered with each other. So I wanted the videos to feel like they exist in the same world. There are layers of experiments happening – all within a closed environment. We don’t know what’s happened to the world outside, but there’s an undertone that things maybe aren’t quite right.”

Protomartyr frontman Joe Casey co-produced Formal Growth in the Desert, the follow-up to 2020’s Ultimate Success Today, alongside Jake Aron (Snail Mail, L’Rain). “The desert is more of a metaphor or symbol,” Casey explained, “of emotional deserts, or a place or time that seems to lack life.”

Formal Growth in the Desert Cover Artwork:

Formal Growth in the Desert Tracklist:

1. Make Way
2. For Tomorrow
3. Elimination Dances
4. Fun In Hi Skool
5. Let’s Tip the Creator
6. Graft Vs. Host
7. 3800 Tigers
8. Polacrilex Kid
9. Fulfillment Center
10. We Know the Rats
11. The Author
12. Rain Garden

Angel Olsen Announces New EP ‘Forever Means’, Unveils New Song ‘Nothing’s Free’

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Angel Olsen Announces New EP ‘Forever Means’, Unveils New Song ‘Nothing’s Free’

Angel Olsen has announced a new EP, Forever Means, which will be out digitally on April 14 via Jagjaguwar. It collects tracks from the sessions for her 2022 album Big Time, and today, she’s previewing it with the single ‘Nothing’s Free’. It’s “about that point when self-denial breaks, and you notice how long you’ve been restraining who you are,” according to Olsen. Give it a listen below.

“It felt really difficult to exclude it from Big Time, but it felt more soulful than the direction of that record, it was coming from a different place,” Olsen said of ‘Nothing’s Free’ in a statement. “For me, when I wrote it, I was coming to terms with my identity and sexuality. I was opening up in a new way.”

Speaking about the title of the EP, Olsen commented: “I was somewhere traveling, stopped for a few days and wandering the city, and I was thinking ‘what does forever really mean? What are the things I’m seeking in friendship or love, and how can forever be attainable if we’re always changing?’” She added, “Maybe the secret to ongoing love is to embrace change as part of love itself.”

Forever Means EP Cover Artwork:

Peter Gabriel Releases New Song ‘Playing for Time’

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Peter Gabriel Releases New Song ‘Playing for Time’

Peter Gabriel has released another single from his forthcoming album i/o. As with previous offerings ‘Panopticom’ and ‘The Court’, Gabriel will share different mixes of ‘Playing for Time’, and today we get to hear the Dark-Side Mix by Tchad Blake. Take a listen below.

“‘Playing For Time’ is a song that I have been working on for a long time and have performed live, without lyrics, so some people may be familiar with it,” Gabriel explained in his newsletter. “It’s been an important song for me. It’s about time, mortality and memories and the idea that each of us has a planet full of memories which get stashed inside the brain.”

He added: “It is more of a personal song about how you assemble memories and whether we are prisoners of time or whether that is something that can actually free us. I do think it’s good to push yourself towards more bold or interesting experiences because then you will have richer memories to feed you when you get to my age. You also get taught by every meaningful experience that you go through.”

Manchester Orchestra Unveil New Song ‘The Way’

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Manchester Orchestra Unveil New Song ‘The Way’

Manchester Orchestra have released ‘The Way’, the latest preview of their upcoming record The Valley of Vision. The track features additional production by Jamie Martens, Catherine Marks, and Ethan Gruska. Check it out below.

The Valley Of Vision, which features the previously shared single ‘Capital Karma’, is out this Friday, March 10. Its accompanying virtual reality film, directed by Isaac Deitz, will have its global premiere on Manchester Orchestra’s YouTube channel at 7:45pm EST on Thursday.

McKinley Dixon Announces New Album, Shares Video for New Song ‘Run, Run, Run’

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McKinley Dixon Announces New Album, Shares Video for New Song ‘Run, Run, Run’

McKinley Dixon has announced his new album, Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?, which is set to land on June 2 via City Slang. It features guest appearances from poet and writer Hanif Abdurraqib, Teller Bank$, Alfred., Ghais Guevara, Anjimile, and Seline Haze. Check out a video for album’s new single ‘Run, Run, Run’ and find its cover art and tracklist below.

“The cover of Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? came to fruition when I sent the album to artist Ladon Alex with little to no description,” McKinley explained in a press release. “I told him to listen to the album and draw what he felt would describe what he heard. What he brought back was this beautiful portrayal of afro futurism. We are both fans of anime and sci-fi, so Ladon created the narrative of this boy inside of a room with his power about to be unleashed. Since the cover is the first thing you see, the album then is presented as the magic that the boy contains. The story unfolds.”

Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? will include the previously released tracks ‘Sun, I Rise’ (featuring Angelica Garcia) and ‘Tyler, Forever’.

Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? Cover Artwork:

Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? Tracklist:

1. Hanif Reads Toni
2. Sun, I Rise [feat. Angelica Garcia]
3. Mezzanine Trippin’ [feat. Teller Bank$ & Alfred.]
4. Run, Run, Run
5. Live! From the Kitchen Table [feat. Ghais Guevara]
6. Tyler, Forever
7. Dedicated to Tar Feather [feat. Anjimile]
8. The Story So Far (Interlude)
9. The Story So Far [feat. Seline Haze]
10. Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? [feat. Ms. Jaylin Brown]

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