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Cameron Picton’s new band is worth believing in

My New Band Believe

A year after food poisoning-induced delirium revealed the phrase “My New Band Believe” to Picton, his longtime band black midi called it quits. Now, the London singer, songwriter, and curator is about to drop the project’s astonishing debut record.

Jack White rocks SNL with two new songs

Jack White Jack Black SNL

The White Stripes guitarist and Third Man Records founder helped host Jack Black give his monologue before performing his own material on last night’s episode.

Arlo Parks throws an ambitious afterparty in Ambiguous Desire

Arlo Parks Ambiguous Desire

On her third album, Arlo Parks uses thrumming club beats to propel a collection of tidy, emotive songs that sometimes feel a smidge too produced.

Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE sound directionless on the SURF GANG-produced POMPEII // UTILITY

Earl Sweatshirt Mike Surf Gang Pompeii // Utility

Historically, Earl and MIKE’s songs have been studies in contrast with oft-beautiful results. But their collaborative album doesn’t work that way. With flows set over glacial beats, almost every song is in the same color.

Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova added to Russia’s wanted list

Pussy Riot Nadya Tolokonnikova

After being named a “foreign agent” by the country’s Ministry of Justice in 2021, the punk artist was indicted after an investigation this week.