Julia Jacklin has teamed up with Faye Webster for a new version of ‘Good Guy’, a highlight from Jacklin’s 2019 sophomore album Crushing. To celebrate the LP’s fifth anniversary, the duo recorded the new rendition at The Gem, a venue in the Melbourne suburb of Collingwood. Check it out below.
Baths Announces New Album ‘Gut,’ Shares Video for New Single
Will Wiesenfeld has announced his first Baths studio album in seven years. The Romaplasm follow-up is called Gut, and it’s set to land on February 21 via Basement’s Basement. Today’s announcement comes with the release of the new song ‘Sea of Men’, alongside a video directed by Wiesenfeld. Check it out below and scroll down for the album art and tracklist.
“Gut is essentially me trying to make my feelings make sense by not initially psychoanalyzing them – by instead just having feelings said and put on the table,” Wiesenfeld said in a statement, continuing: “I think about men, and sex, quite literally all the time. To make a new album that felt like an actual honest effort meant exploring this fact further than I’ve ever been comfortable with, with no regard to personal embarrassment or relatability.”
“I’m sketching my strongest and most pervasive feelings out quickly and treating their roughness as gospel, then exploring them in greater detail with the added sheen of time and perspective,” he added. “I ended up not just writing about sex but also about personal shortcomings, dreamless living, harmful fantasies, and dissonant self-identities…things I also think about all the time.”
Gut Cover Artwork:
Gut Tracklist:
1. Eyewall
2. Sea of Men
3. Peacocking
4. Eden
5. Homosexuals
6. Cedar Stairwell
7. American Mythos
8. Chaos
9. Governed
10. Verity
11. The Sound of a Blooming Flower
Watch Julien Baker and Torres Debut New Song ‘Sugar in the Tank’ on ‘Fallon’
Julien Baker and Torres appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (December 10), debuting a new collaborative song called ‘Sugar in the Tank’. Watch it happen below.
Baker and Torres, who recently launched a new website, will play New York’s Mercury Lounge tonight. They’re also set to perform some festivals together next year. Announcing the shows last month, both artists posted Instagram stories promising “more soon.”
Julien Baker and Torres 2025 Tour Dates:
Mar 27-30 – Knoxville, TN – Big ears Festival
Apr 26-27 – Charleston, SC – High Water Music Festival
May 15-18 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Block Party
Jun 20-22 – Highmount, NY – Mountain Jam
Jun 20-22 – Greenfield, MA – Green River Festival
Jul 4-5 – Missoula, MT – Zootown
Masma Dream World Announces New Album, Shares New Song
Masma Dream World – the experimental project led by Devi Mambouka – has announced her new album, PLEASE COME TO ME. The follow-up to her 2020 debut Play at Night arrives on February 21 via Valley of Search. It includes the previously unveiled single ‘Ancient DNA’, and the title track is out now. Check it out and find the cover artwork and tracklist below.
The new single, Mambouka explained, finds her “calling for Mother in the darkness of this existence, desperately yearning for her to come to me.” She added: “In the darkest corners of isolation, pain, and despair, my cries for my mother echoed into the abyss. Instead of succumbing to the void, I was found by the goddess, who saved me from my final attempt to escape this mortal coil.”
PLEASE COME TO ME Cover Artwork:
PLEASE COME TO ME Tracklist:
1. Only Wish
2. Hells Bells
3. Pordeno Me
4. Seeking Your Protection
5. PLEASE COME TO ME
6. O, Dark Mother
7. Ancient DNA
8. The Island Where The Goddess Lives
9. What If It Was True
10. The Last Poet
11. Without A Body
Emile Mosseri and Julianna Barwick Share New Holiday Songs ‘Snowpool’ and ‘Home Alone’
New York musician Emile Mosseri has teamed up with Julianna Barwick for two new holiday tracks, ‘Snowpool’ and ‘Home Alone’. Take a listen below.
In a statement, Mosseri explained:
I met Julianna a few years back through our friend Mary Lattimore. We got together and started hanging and jamming and recording music. We’ve done a few improvisational shows at Zebulon together here in LA and jammed a bunch at my studio. “Snowpool” was this beautiful melody that Julianna started singing that I was drawn to, and I wrote chords underneath it and arranging it for a choir. We performed it two years ago with a 32-piece choir at a holiday show here in LA. We recently re-recorded it and wanted to release it for the holidays. It’s named after the translation of Julianna’s friend Jónsi’s niece’s name Snjolaug (Icelandic for snowpool). Julianna said that the song reminded her of snow falling in a pool at night. The name and the song both feel very festive, and we wanted to create something in the tradition of more melancholic christmas music, i.e Vince Guaraldi, Lennon’s “Happy Christmas,” and some of those classic heartbreaking hymnals.
Mosseri’s next LP, Trying to Be Born, is set to arrive on February 21. Barwick’s most recent album, Healing Is a Miracle, came out in 2020.
Superheaven Share New Single ‘Numb to What Is Real’
Superheaven have put out a new single, ‘Numb to What Is Real’. It’s the B-side to last month’s ‘Long Gone’, the band’s first new song in nine years, which made out Best New Songs list. Check it out below.
Horsegirl Release New Song ‘Julie’
Horsegirl dropped ‘Julie’, the second single from their forthcoming sophomore full-length Phonetics On and On. Following lead offering ‘2468’, the track arrives with a video directed by Amsterdam-based animator Daphna Awadish Gola. Watch and listen below.
Phonetics On and On, the follow-up to 2022’s Versions of Modern Performance, is due for release on February 14 via Matador.
Amen Dunes Announces End of Project, Releases Remix Album
Damon McMahon has announced his project Amen Dunes is coming to an end. To mark the news, he’s sharing one final release, Death Jokes II, a remix album stripping back songs from this year’s Death Jokes with producer Craig Silvey. Stream it below.
“This is the last chapter of the final volume,” McMahon explained in a press release. “Goodbye, I’ve barely said a word to you, but it’s always like that at parties — we never really see each other, we never say the things we should like to; in fact it’s the same everywhere in this life. Let’s hope that when we are dead things will be better arranged.”
McMahon founded Amen Dunes in 2006, releasing an album of 8-track recordings called D.I.A.. He later signed to Sacred Bones and put out a series of cult favourites for the label, beginning with 2011’s Through Donkey Jaw, which was followed by 2014’s Love (featuring members of Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Ice Age) and 2018’s Freedom.
Watch Arooj Aftab Perform ‘Raat Ki Rani’ on ‘Colbert’
Arooj Aftab was the musical guest on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert last night (December 9), making her US television debut with a performance of ‘Raat Ki Rani’. Her backing band included Kaki King, Maeve Gilchrist, Zwelakhe-Duma Bell Le Pere, Darian Donovan Thomas, Engin Günaydin, and Heather Ewer. Watch it happen below.
‘Raat Ki Rani’ is taken from Aftab’s fourth album, Night Reign, which was released back in May. Revisit our Artist Spotlight interview with Arooj Aftab.
What Do Architects Actually Do? A Peek Behind the Curtain
When people think of architects, the first thing that might come to mind is grand, sweeping designs or those iconic blueprints spread across a desk. While those are part of the job, the role of an architect is much broader—and arguably much cooler—than just sketching out buildings.
Let’s explore what architects actually do, from the creative spark to the nitty-gritty details that bring their visions to life.
1. Architects Are Visionaries and Problem Solvers
An architect’s job starts with a vision—but it’s not just their own. They collaborate closely with clients to understand what they need, whether it’s a sleek city apartment or a school designed for curious minds. Architects then turn that wish list into a cohesive concept, balancing functionality with creativity.
And here’s where the magic happens: every building presents a unique puzzle. Architects solve challenges like how to maximize natural light on a narrow city lot, make an old structure feel modern, or incorporate green technology into a tight budget.
2. The Role of Drawings
Architectural drawings are a big deal—and for good reason. These aren’t just pretty sketches; they’re essential blueprints that bring an idea into focus. Drawings map out everything from the overall look of the building to the precise placement of walls, windows, and even electrical outlets.
But while the drawings are significant, they’re not the whole story. They’re more like a playbook, guiding engineers, contractors, and construction teams as they turn designs into reality. Architects use these tools to communicate their vision clearly, ensuring that every nail and beam fits the bigger picture.
3. The Logistics Whisperers
Once the design is set, architects dive into the details. This means juggling materials, layouts, and structural systems while keeping an eye on things like building codes and zoning laws. (Yes, architects have to know a lot about legal stuff too!)
Even during construction, architects often stick around to make sure the project stays true to the design. When unexpected issues arise—like discovering a hidden pipe where a wall is supposed to go—they’re the ones who figure out how to adjust without compromising the vision.
4. Storytellers of Space
Great architecture isn’t just functional; it tells a story. Architects weave together elements like history, culture, and the surrounding environment to create buildings that feel connected to their place and purpose.
Whether it’s a minimalist home that blends into a forest or a vibrant museum designed to inspire, architects shape how we experience the spaces we live and work in.
5. Innovators of the Everyday
Architects are constantly experimenting with new ideas, materials, and technologies. They’re the ones behind buildings that are energy-efficient, adaptable, or simply awe-inspiring. From designing earthquake-resistant structures to figuring out how to make a tiny house feel spacious, architects are always pushing boundaries.
More Than Meets the Eye
At the end of the day, architects are more than designers—they’re creators, problem-solvers, and collaborators. Their work shapes the world around us, blending creativity with practicality to make spaces that are as functional as they are inspiring.
