“The Avalanches have always been an inspiration for me,” Jamie said in a press release. “Their sample technique and how they piece together different sounds is incredible and collaborating on a track with them has showed me new ways of making music.”
The Avalanches added: “We’re so excited about the release of this track with Jamie ‘All You Children’. We hope you love it as much as we do.”
The Hard Quartet – a new indie rock supergroup composed of Emmett Kelly, Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney, and Jim White – have released their debut single. It’s called ‘Earth Hater’, and it arrives with a claymation music video directed by Eyedress. The group has also announced their first three live shows, which are set to take place in Los Angeles, New York, and London this fall. Check out ‘Earth Hater’ and find the list of dates below.
The Hard Quartet 2024 Tour Dates:
Oct 10 Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco w/ Papa M
Oct 17 New York, NY – Webster Hall w/ Weak Signal
Oct 22 London, England – Electric Ballroom w/ the Tubs
Chelsea Wolfe has announced a new EP, UNDONE, which arrives on August 30 via Loma Vista. It features remixes of songs from her latest album, She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She, by ††† (Crosses), Full of Hell, Justin K Broadrick (Godflesh), Boy Harsher, Forest Swords, and more. Listen to ‘Tunnel Lights (††† Remix)’, featuring vocals from Chino Moreno, below.
“She Reaches Out felt like the perfect record to have official remixes for since it’s themed so heavily with transformation,” Wolfe said in a statement. “I called in some artists I really respect to expand upon the sonic universe we created with Dave Sitek and it’s been such a treat and delight to hear each song come back transformed!”
UNDONE EP Cover Artwork:
UNDONE EP Tracklist:
1. Dusk (Ash Koosha Remix)
2. Eyes Like Nightshade (Full of Hell Remix)
3. House of Self-Undoing (Boy Harsher Remix)
4. Everything Turns Blue (Justin K Broadrick Remix)
5. Whispers In The Echo Chamber (Forest Swords Remix)
6. Tunnel Lights (††† Remix)
“‘Sick Of The Blues’ is about being heartbroken and taking back some joy, remembering that you’re the source of your own happiness, not someone else, even when you’re hurt and left with a hole in your heart,” bandleader Dana Margolin explained in a statement. “After being messed around enough, you just want to take back control. I just wanted to let it go, stop letting it consume me. I wanted simplicity, to have fun and remember everything good that could possibly happen. To love wholly, to not take anything too seriously. To have fun with my friends, to remove the tunnel vision and fall in love with my life again.”
The new album was produced by Dom Monks and recorded in Frome, England at the beginning of 2024. “We’ve always been known as a band who do something very particular and very emotionally intense live, and Dom (Monks) knew how to get that feeling across,” Margolin said.
“It feels like the first time we’ve made something,” she added. “It captured something about our friendship as a band and the way that we have learnt to play together. It’s taught me so much. Following your gut to the nth point, trusting your friends and their loyalty, trusting yourself to be able to fight with people properly and still come back together. How I want to live is how I want to make records, because making records is my life because my work is my play is my job is my life. It all ties together in this thing, and there are ways to do this that might not kill me.”
Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me Cover Artwork:
Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me Tracklist:
Porridge Radio Tour Dates:
Thu Oct 31 – Tourcoing, FR – Le Grand Mix
Fri Nov 01 – Vendôme, FR – Les Rockomotives
Sat Nov. 02 – Lorient, FR – Les Indisciplinées
Thu Nov 07 – Dublin, IE – Whelan’s
Mon Nov 18 – Nottingham, UK – Rescue Rooms
Tue Nov 19 – Bristol, UK – Marble Factory
Wed Nov 20 – Leeds, UK – Irish Centre
Fri Nov 22 – Glasgow, UK – Òran Mór
Sat Nov 23 – Newcastle, UK – Newcastle University SU
Mon Nov 25 – Manchester, UK – Gorilla
Tue Nov 26 – London, UK – Electric Brixton
Fri Nov 29 – Margate, UK – Lido
Sat Nov 30 – Brighton, UK – Chalk
Mon Dec 2 – Amsterdam, NL – Tolhuistuin
Tue Dec 3 – Brussels, BE – Botanique
Thu Dec 5 – Paris, FR – Le Trabendo
Mon Dec 9 – Hamburg, DE – Knust
Tue Dec 10 – Berlin, DE – Columbia Theater
Wed Dec 11 – Prague, CZ – Futurum
Thur Dec 12 – Vienna, AT – Flex
Sat Dec 14 – Schorndorf, DE – Manufaktur
Sun Dec 15 – Zurich, CH – Mascotte
Tue Dec 17 – Luxembourg City, LU – Rotondes
Wed Dec 18 – Wiesbaden, DE – Schlachthof
Thu Dec 19 – Cologne, DE – Artheater
Thu Jan 23 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis
Fri Jan 24 – Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry
Sat Jan 25 – Brooklyn, NY – Warsaw
Sun Jan 26 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
Tue Jan 28 – Toronto, ON – The Garrison
Thu Jan 30 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
Fri Jan 31 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry
Tue Feb 4 – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios
Wed Feb 5 – Seattle, WA – The Chapel
Fri Feb 7 – San Francisco, CA- Independent
Sun Feb 9 – Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex
Pom Pom Squad have announced their sophomore LP, Mirror Starts Moving Without Me. The follow-up to 2021’s Death of a Cheerleader comes out October 25 via City Slang Records. It’s already been previewed by last month’s ‘Downhill’, and a new single called ‘Spinning’ is out today, along with a video directed by frontperson Mia Berrin and Benjamin Lieber. Check it out below and scroll down for the album cover and tracklist.
“The song represents a moment when I was learning to cope with painful memories of the past and how they’ve shaped my future,” Berrin said in a statement about ‘Spinning’. “In accepting them, I’ve been able to find more freedom and forgiveness within myself.”
“A lot of the lyrics on the album have to do with watching/analyzing yourself, so I knew I wanted to create a surveillance room setup for something,” she added of the accompanying visual. “It turned out to be a really fun home-base for the ‘Spinning’ video.”
Opening up about the album, Berrin shared: “I took a lot of inspiration from my younger self on this album. I wanted to get back in touch with my creative roots. After hitting a particularly rough bout of writer’s block, I challenged myself to make a playlist of my all-time favorite songs from childhood to adulthood. It was healing in a way I didn’t expect! Before we went into the studio I made my bandmates and Cody do the same, then we all listened to each other’s and had a long conversation about them. Through the sessions for Mirror we were all pulling references from our collective playlists more than anything else.”
Christopher Owens has returned with ‘I Think About Heaven’, the former Girls frontman’s first new music in seven years. The single artwork, photographed by longtime collaborator Sandy Kim, features Owens outside the Wolf’s Lair Castle in Los Angeles, home of the late Shelley Duvall. Listen below.
Owens’ last solo release was 2017’s Vante by Curls. In the years since, he has faced significant personal challenges, including a motorcycle accident, battles with homelessness, and the loss of former Girls bandmate Chet “JR” White.
Swedish psych-rockers Goat have announced a new self-titled album, which lands on October 11 via Rocket Recordings. Today’s announcement comes with the release of the new track ‘Ouroboros’. “The cycle of rebirth means the refinement of the soul,” the band said in a press release. “An evolution in which we slowly find our direction. Our own rhythm.” Take a listen below, and scroll down for the album cover and tracklist.
Goat Cover Artwork:
Goat Tracklist:
1. One More Death
2. Goatbrain
3. Fool’s Journey
4. Dollar Bill
5. Zombie
6. Frisco Beaver
7. The All Is One
8. Ouroboros
Jewelry design transcends the mere creation of adornments; it embodies a fusion of artistic vision and functional craftsmanship. As an ancient art form, it has evolved from regal adornments to contemporary pieces that serve as powerful means of cultural, emotional, and personal expression. Contemporary jewelry design blends traditional techniques with innovative approaches, resulting in works that are both visually striking and deeply meaningful. Artists explore new materials and techniques to craft unique pieces that reflect their vision while resonating with viewers.
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Falling Branch Ring Plastic, 925 Silver, Resin, Acrylic 1.5 x 1.5 x 2.5 inches 2022 Cluster Jewellery Art Fair Exhibition Views (London, UK), photo by Cluster
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Cluster Jewellery Art Fair Exhibition Views (London, UK), photo by Cluster 2024
From her studies at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, China, to earning her Master of Fine Arts at the Rochester Institute of Technology, US, the artist often explores raw materials and found objects, while merges uncommon materials with traditional metalsmithing. In Chen’s current work, the combination of PVC and silver is the most appealing and innovate element. Through her unique crafting and coloring process on plastic pipe and precious metals, Chen always gave her one-of-a-kind piece an elegant and minimal look with a sense of serenity and comfort from a nature-inspired color plate. Exhibiting her works locally and internationally over 40 times, including in North America, Europe and East Asia, has allowed her to engage with diverse audiences and cultural perspectives, enriching her artist practice.
Snow Object Brooch Plastic, 925 Silver, Resin, Acrylic, Stainless Steel 1 x 1 x 4 inches 2023
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The Pine Brooch Plastic, 925 Silver, Resin, Acrylic, Stainless Steel 1 x 1 x 6.5 inches 2024
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Yuxuan Li, an accomplished guzheng artist, is proud to announce the release of her new EP, “First Note Guzheng.” This collection brings together five timeless traditional Chinese guzheng pieces: 渔舟唱晚 (Fishing Boat Nocturne), 高山流水 (Mountain and Flowing Water), 苏武思乡 (Su Wu Homesick), 出水莲 (Water Lotus), and 广陵散 (Guangling Tune). Each piece in this EP reflects the profound influence that these historical compositions have had on Yuxuan Li’s artistic journey.
Residing in the bustling cities of New York and Los Angeles, Yuxuan has found joy in sharing her love for the guzheng within the diverse cultural landscape of the United States. As an independent musician, performer, and educator, she focuses on fostering cultural exchange and understanding through her music. Her approach to her art is characterized by a gentle curiosity and a respect for tradition, blended with a modest desire to explore new musical horizons. She has collaborated with local artists, experimenting with the guzheng in hip-hop and jazz settings, creating innovative performances that blend traditional Chinese music with contemporary genres.”These traditional pieces are the foundation of my artistry,” Yuxuan Li explains. “Each composition tells a unique story and carries the essence of Chinese musical heritage. By interpreting these masterpieces, I aim to honor the past while bringing their timeless beauty to a contemporary audience.”
Yuxuan Performing Mountain and Flowing Water in a concert
The EP opens with 渔舟唱晚 (Fishing Boat Nocturne), a serene and evocative piece that captures the tranquility of a fisherman’s evening. This is followed by 高山流水 (Mountain and Flowing Water), which represents the profound connection between nature and music, a theme that resonates deeply with Yuxuan musical styles, 苏武思乡 (Su Wu Homesick) conveys the poignant emotions of a historical figure’s yearning for his homeland, showcasing Yuxuan Li’s ability to express deep emotional narratives through the guzheng.
出水莲 (Water Lotus) is a delicate and graceful piece that symbolizes purity and renewal, reflecting Yuxuan Li’s innovative approach to traditional music. The EP concludes with 广陵散 (Guangling Tune), a dramatic and powerful composition that highlights Yuxuan Li’s technical prowess and interpretative depth.
With “First Note Guzheng,” Yuxuan Li not only showcases her technical skill and expressive range but also bridges the gap between ancient traditions and modern listeners. Each track is a testament to the enduring power of traditional Chinese music and Yuxuan Li’s dedication to preserving and revitalizing this rich cultural heritage.
“Fallen Leaves.” This original composition is deeply inspired by the traditional pieces featured in her EP “First Note Guzheng,”
“Fallen Leaves” is a testament to Yuxuan Li’s ability to blend traditional influences with her own creative vision. “This composition was inspired by the rich history and emotional depth of the traditional pieces I’ve played and studied,” Yuxuan Li explains. “While ‘First Note Guzheng’ showcases the timeless beauty of these traditional works, ‘Fallen Leaves’ represents my personal journey as an artist, drawing from these roots to create something new and meaningful.”
New Original Single Fallen Leaves
“Fallen Leaves” stands out not only for its deep connection to traditional guzheng music but also for its innovative blend of contemporary piano elements, reflecting Yuxuan Li’s background in piano studies. The piece uses a lot of traditional guzheng playing techniques such as 泛音 (harmonics), 滑音 (glissando), and 多指摇指 (multi-finger tremolo), seamlessly integrated with three-against-two rhythms commonly found in contemporary piano compositions. This fusion creates a unique soundscape that captures the essence of autumn, with its themes of change, reflection, and renewal, echoing the timeless beauty of the traditional pieces while introducing Yuxuan Li’s distinct musical voice. With “Fallen Leaves,” Yuxuan Li not only honors the legacy of traditional Chinese music but also contributes to its ongoing evolution.
“First Note Guzheng” is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Yuxuan participating in an LA music hip-hop music production event
