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The Roots Picnic 2017

The Roots announce 2018 holiday tour

The Philly hip-hop legends bring cheer to the East Coast.

Neil Young Songs for Judy live album

Neil Young announces archival live album, Songs for Judy

Hear a live version of “Campaigner.”

Neneh Cherry album stream

Stream new albums by Neneh Cherry, Empress Of and Cloud Nothings

Hear the latest albums out today.

Shogun and the Sheets essential track

Shogun and the Sheets’ “Hold On Kid” is a fiery rock ‘n’ roll anthem

The former Royal Headache frontman tears it up in a new power-pop/punk rock barnburner.

Petal Magic Gone review

Petal announces 2019 tour dates

East Coast shows announced for January.

Four Tet

Four Tet announces tour dates

Plus hear a recently-released live set from Kieran Hebden.

Spinanes Manos reissue

Merge Records announces Spinanes Manos reissue

The album is being released on CD, LP and “peak vinyl” for its 25th anniversary.

Jamila Woods Giovanni essential track

Jamila Woods’ “Giovanni” is a funky, defiant tribute

The Chicago singer/poet honors the women that shaped her over a fierce groove.

Wilco box set Best Made Co.

Wilco teams up with Best Made Co. to sell box set, axe

Yep, an axe.

Harvey Sutherland Amethyst essential track

Harvey Sutherland’s “Amethyst” blends jazz and electronics into something majestic

A breathtaking blend of jazz and downtempo sounds.

Mick Jenkins Understood Essential Track

Mick Jenkins’ “Understood” is warm, breezy yet affecting hip-hop

A strong first single from Jenkins’ upcoming album Pieces of a Man.

Randall Dunn debut album

Randall Dunn’s “Mexico City” is darkness that aims toward the transcendent

Breathtaking electronic creations from the Earth/Sunn O))) producer.

Isis live stream

Watch Isis perform their first show in eight years as Celestial

Hear selections from Oceanic and Panopticon.

Songs: Ohia Lioness vinyl reissue

Songs: Ohia’s The Lioness to be reissued in deluxe vinyl box set

Check out the unboxing video.

Stereolab The Groop Played Space Age Bachelor Pad Music reissue

Stereolab’s Peng! and The Groop Played Space Age Bachelor Pad Music to get vinyl reissues

The band’s early ’90s records to be back on vinyl for first time in years.

Soul Cannon album stream

Premiere: Stream Baltimore hip-hop outfit Soul Cannon’s funky, eclectic self-titled album

Hear the band’s groove-heavy album before it’s released.

Merge Records 30th anniversary

Merge Records announces festival, subscription service for 30th anniversary

Lineup to be announced.

Record Store Day 2018 Black Friday releases announced

Smashing Pumpkins, Type O Negative, Rage Against the Machine and more.

Halloween Sounds from the Upside down vinyl

Stranger Things scary sounds album coming to vinyl

Halloween Sounds from the Upside Down on vinyl in time for Halloween.

Captured Tracks CT10 compilation

Mac DeMarco, Beach Fossils, The Soft Moon featured on Captured Tracks anniversary compilation

Plus Diiv, Perfect Pussy and more.