Finom, the band led by Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart, formerly known as Ohmme – have announced a new album, Not God. The follow-up to 2020’s Fantasize Your Ghost is due for release on May 24 via Joyful Noise Recordings. It was produced by Jeff Tweedy in the Loft. Lead single ‘Haircut’ arrives today alongside a video directed by Alex Grelle. Check it out below, and keep scrolling for the album cover, tracklist, and the band’s upcoming tour dates.
“‘Haircut’ was written following the stream of suggested words from Macie’s phone robot,” the band explained in a statement. “Somehow this intelligence intuited that we wanted to say ‘no’ more– to control more of our own time. Alex Grelle, one of our favorite artists and collaborators, directed the video for us with a genius group of artists. We were inspired by this strange and beautiful France Gall short film that Jeff and Spencer Tweedy showed us while we were recording.”
Not God Cover Artwork:
Not God Tracklist:
1. Haircut
2. Dirty
3. Naked
4. Hungry
5. Not God
6. A Petunia
7. Cyclops
8. Cardinal
9. As You Are
Finom 2024 Tour Dates:
Wed March 6 – Tokyo, JP – Ex Theater &
Thu March 7 – Tokyo, JP – Zepp Haneda &
Fri March 8 – Osaka, JP – Hatch &
Sat March 9 – Kyoto, JP – UrBANGUILD
Sun March 24 – Knoxville, TN – Big Ears Festival
Wed April 10 – Milwaukee, WI – VENUE? *
Thu April 11 – Minneapolis, MN – VENUE? *
Fri Apr 12 – Northfield, MN – Carleton College
Fri May 24 – Chicago, IL – The Hideout
Fri May 31 – Brooklyn, NY – The Sultan Room
Wed Jun 5 – Los Angeles, CA – Zebulon
Phosphorescent has shared ‘Impossible House’, a new single from his upcoming album Revelator. It follows the title track, which came out in January. Along with the release, Matthew Houck has also announced his first UK tour in six years. Check out a video for the track and see the list of dates below.
Revelator, Phosphorescent’s debut for Verve/Decca Records, is due for release on April 5.
Phosphorescent 2024 Tour Dates:
18 Aug 18 – Stockholm, SE – Debaser – Stockholm Roots
19 Aug 19 – Olso, NO – Cosmopolite Scene
20 Aug 20- Gothenburg, SE – Pustervik
21 Aug 21 – Tønder, DK – Tønder Festival
22 Aug 22 – Tønder, DK – Tønder Festival
24 Aug 24 – Berlin, DE – Frannz Club
25 Aug 25 – Utrecht, NL – Tivolivredenburg Pandora Hall
26 Aug 26 – Antwerp, BE – OLT Rivierenhof
27 Aug 27 – London – Koko
28 Aug 28 – Leeds – Brudenell Social Club
29 Aug 29 – Dublin – Whelan’s
31 Aug 31 – Larmer Tree Gardens – End of the Road Festival
Sam Evian has dropped a new single, ‘Stay’, from his forthcoming LP Plunge. It follows the previously released tracks ‘Rollin’ In’ and ‘Wild Days’. Check out a lyric video for it below.
“‘Stay’ is just one of those tunes that came out all at once. I pulled it out of a 12 string acoustic I bought at a yard sale in Woodstock,” Evian said in a statement. “It’s like it had been sitting there for years waiting to play those chords. At the time I was really obsessed with the acoustic guitar and drum sounds on the Kinks’ record Lola Versus Powerman…, so I was likely subconsciously aiming for that kind of thing.”
Liverpool duo King Hannah have announced the follow-up to their 2022 debut LP I’m Not Sorry, I Was Just Being Me. It’s called Big Swimmer, and it arrivees May 31 via City Slang. Produced by Ali Chant, the album features Sharon Van Etten on two songs, including the title track, which is out today. Check out a video for it below, and scroll down for Big Swimmer‘s cover art and tracklist, as well as the band’s upcoming tour dates.
“I remember sitting at my desk and the song just came pouring out and the big swimmer metaphor instantly felt right; to never give up on whatever it is you’re swimming hard towards,” vocalist Hannah Merrick said in a statement. “But I like that it questions the listener too, that whenever you’re faced with something challenging, do you carry on swimming or do you jump out and grab our towel? There’s no right answer, but it feels empowering and necessary for the record.”
1. Big Swimmer [feat. Sharon Van Etten]
2. New York, Let’s Do Nothing
3. The Mattress
4. Milk Boy (I Love You)
5. Suddenly, Your Hand
6. Somewhere Near El Paso
7. Lily Pad
8. Davey Says
9. Scully
10. This Wasn’t Intentional [feat. Sharon Van Etten]
11. John Prine On The Radio
King Hannah 2024 Tour Dates:
May 15 – 18 – Brighton, UK – The Great Escape
Aug 30 – Dorset, UK – End of the Road
Sep 5 – Berlin, DE – Lido
Sep 9 – Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso
Sep 12 – Paris, FR – La Maroquinerie
Sep 13 – Brussels, BE – AB Club: Brussels
Sep 25 – London, UK – Rich Mix
The Baie Verte, New Brunswick singer-songwriter Jon McKiel has previewed his upcoming album Hex with a new single, ‘String’. Listen to it below.
Hex, the follow-up to 2020’s Bobby Joe Hope, will be out May 3 on You’ve Changed Records. It was performed and produced in close collaboration with JOYFULTALK’s Jay Crocker.
The Handmaid’s Tale has already caught the audience’s attention with its superb cast, unique characters, and twisting storyline. The previous five seasons were great enough to win over audiences’ hearts, who are now waiting for the sixth season to hit screens and unravel some new aspects of the original storyline.
If you belong to the same group of people, look no further because you have landed on the right page. Keep reading, and the forthcoming content will illuminate all the rumoured news about The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6.
When will Handmaid’s Tale season 6 be out?
The most important and commonly asked question about the tale season is related to its Season 6 arrival. Whether it is the official platform or the fan pages on social media, viewers have witnessed asking a bunch of questions about the show launch.
Well, the filming started in late autumn of 2023. However, the SAG-AFTRA pushed that back for unknown reasons — mainly concerned with the technicalities. In February 2024, the head of Disney announced that The Handmaid’s Tale was coming on the screens in the summer of 2025.
This is about a 12-month window from now. However, no announcement was made about the deadline. Due to the uncertain situation, the production process might be delayed, causing delays in the release of season 6..
The Handmaid’s Tale Series Cast
Next, viewers are concerned about seeing the beloved faces to which they are attached by past seasons. The good news for those is that the significant cast of the old seasons, including Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Madeline Brewer, Max Minghella, OT Fagbenle, and Ann Dowed, will be reprising their roles in the upcoming season.
However, no official announcement has been made in this regard to Season 6. At the same time, there is one significant change. The actress Alexis Bledel, who played Emily in the past seasons, has announced her leave from the upcoming season.
Hence, the fans might have to adjust to the plot twist. Or a new actor within the same character will be introduced depending upon the maker’s choice. Again, an official announcement has yet to be made regarding the matter.
The fans would be witnessing a lot of changes over the season. So be prepared for new faces entering the venture and capturing your heart with their performances and unique storylines.
What will be the plot of The Handmaid’s Season 6?
At the end of season 5, viewers were in awe of three questions discussed as follows.
Will June and Nick be together in season 6?
Did June make it to safety at the end? Is she okay?
Will anyone in the group be able to bring down Gilead once and for all?
The rumoured answer to the second question is yes. June did make it to safety, and this season, she would be figuring out who she is and what she will be doing for the rest of her life. Hence, the audience can expect to learn more about June’s personality, goals, concerns, etc, in the series.
There might be some changes in the show’s direction because Bruce Miller is a big fan of spin-offs. However, think of loading less fan-favorite characters such as Moira and Rita under this change of direction.
At the same time, expect to witness multiple flashbacks shedding light upon all the leashed and covered parts that were significantly not exposed by the makers to be used at the right time.
How will The Handmaid’s Tale Set Up Testaments
We have already discussed that Miller is a fan of spin-off series and likes to adopt the techniques into his creations. We can expect to see some plot points dealing with multiple characters at different places.
He said, “I don’t think that we are obliged by anything to tie up the entire plot of Gilead. Especially not because we have stopped the sequel from appearing in the Testaments. Hence, we have the opportunity to continue the story.”
Disney’s Craige told us about the deadline and that it might be an extension to the franchise as we have a very robust slate for which we are enthusiastic. Hence, the fans may have to wait longer for in-depth details.
Where to watch The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6?
No official announcements are made related to the availability status. However, as all the other seasons are available on Amazon Prime, we expect the season to be on the same platform.
Final Thoughts
The season of The Handmaid’s Tale has kept fans waiting for a while, making them inquire about the updates. So, find all the highlights about the upcoming Handmaid’s Tale season, the latest news, rumors, and release date on Our Culture.
Blackgrass was produced by Ryan Olson, and it was recorded with a band that includes Noam Pikelny, Sierra Hull, Jerry Douglas, Chris Scruggs, Billy Contreras, and Kenny Vaughan. The record also features guest appearances from Margo Price, Vernon Reid, Jenny Lewis, Justin Vernon, and the Cactus Blossoms.
“Not a lot of people talk about the true origins of bluegrass music, but it came from Black people,” Swamp Dogg said in a statement. “The banjo, the washtub, all that stuff started with African Americans. We were playing it before it even had a name. I’m trying to touch on every kind of music I grew up loving and listening to. This is my way of letting people know that I’m not just a soul singer or whatever they think I am. I’m so much more.”
Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St Cover Artwork:
Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St Tracklist:
1. Mess Under That Dress
2. Ugly Man’s Wife
3. Curtains On The Window
4. Have A Good Time
5. To The Other Woman [feat. Margo Price]
6. Songs To Sing
7. Count The Days [feat. Jenny Lewis]
8. Gotta Have My Baby Back
9. Your Best Friend
10. This Is My Dream
11. Rise Up [feat. Vernon Reid]
12. Murder Ballad
Mustafa, the Toronto musician formerly known as Mustafa the Poet, has signed to Jagjaguwar, marking the news with the single ‘Imaan’. Featuring guest vocals from Snoh Aalegra, the track comes with a music video co-directed by Mustafa and Nabil Elderkin, with creative direction from Ramy Youssef. Check it out below.
“‘Imaan’ is a love song between two people in search of God and purpose,” Mustafa explained in a statement. “It’s about longing for all that we don’t have evidence of. Two Muslims journeying through their love of borderless Western ideology and how it contradicts with the modesty & devotion in which they were raised.”
He continued: “‘Imaan’ sonically represents this tussle too – the Sudanese strings and Egyptian oud woven into the bed American folk chords and drums. This tapestry, this collision is the song, is the romance, is the person Mustafa is. How it’s never enough, or too much. The song sits in the grey that people of faith are afraid to live in, but identify with. It’s about the way faith swings beneath Mustafa and Imaan like a rope. How cultural tension and bias and racism can inform and dismember romance.”
‘Imaan’ will feature on Mustafa’s as-yet-unannounced debut album, alongside the previously shared ‘Name of God’.
Norwegian duo Konradsen have released another single from their new album, Michael’s Book on Bears. ‘I.O.U’ follows the previously unveiled ‘Out in the Backyard’, ‘Michael’, ‘Scandinavian Dynamite’, and ‘Dološ Viessu’. Listen below.
“This song questions the individualism we live in,” the band said in a statement. “I believe it’s healthy if the choices we make in life are not only about ourselves, but also our children and the places we come from. We are joined on this one by members of the Senja gospel choir from Eirik’s hometown in Northern Norway.”
Michael’s Book on Bears comes out March 8 via 777 Music.
San Diego post-hardcore outfit SeeYouSpaceCowboy have announced the follow-up to 2021’s The Romance of Affliction. It’s called Coup De Gráce, and it lands on April 19 via Pure Noise Records. The 12-track LP includes the previously released singles ‘Chewing the Scenery’ and the nothing, nowhere collaboration ‘Rhythm and Rapture’, and they’ve now shared two new cuts, ‘Respite for a Tragic Tale’ (featuring iRis.EXE) and ‘Silhouettes in Motion’. They both come with a video from director Hannah Gray. Check it out below and scroll down for the album cover and tracklist.
“This album was a chance for us to refine some of the melodic elements we had recently introduced to the band while also playing around with all things and bringing back reinvented version of past parts of our identity,” frontwoman Connie Sgarbossa explained in a statement. “The hope is that we made something that mixes the innate emotion of post-hardcore with the cathartic essence of dancing and allure of cabaret/burlesque in a package reflecting the tale of a city on fire and it’s all to tragic individuals and their indulgence and woes.”
She added:
The record started as a visual idea, because when it came to lyrics, I didn’t know what the fuck to write at first. I’m not a drug addict junkie anymore, so I’m not going to write another album like The Romance Of Affliction—I can’t, and I don’t want to. So my mind wandered to things that I love, like Frank Miller’s Sin City graphic novels, where there are all these stories interlaced within a city. That led me to think about noir and neo-noir, and then pulp comics and novels from the ’40s and ’50s, which started to make it all come together lyrically and thematically, where each different song can be a different tale of the city.”
I hope that people can look at this as a complete expression—not just ‘Oh, this song has a good breakdown’, but at the whole story, the whole setting, the visuals of it all and the way the music all ties in. I hope they see the creativity of that and the risk we’ve taken by embedding Cowboy with more weirdo outside influences that you usually wouldn’t see from a band like us. It’s like a full, unified creative venture, and something we put a lot of work into, so I hope they appreciate the weirdness of it. I feel like a lot of times people hear clean singing and more melody from a heavy band and think they’re selling out. But no—we’re actually technically weirder on this record than we’ve ever been.
Coup De Gráce Cover Artwork:
Coup De Gráce Tracklist:
1. Allow Us To Set The Scene
2. Subtle Whispers To Take Your Breath Away
3. And The Two Slipped Into Shadows
4. Red Wine And Discontent
5. Lubricant Like Kerosene [feat. Kim Dracula]
6. Respite For A Tragic Tale [feat. iRis.EXE]
7. Silhouettes In Motion
8. To The Dance Floor For Shelter [feat. Courtney Laplante]
9. Rhythm And Rapture [feat. nothing,nowhere.]
10. Sister With a Gun
11. Chewing The Scenery
12. Curtain Call
