CFCF

Thursday night’s NYC-area shows include Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Blondie, The Damned, José González, Built to Spill, and more.

“We haven't tried to pick the objective best or rank them, because that isn't how music works, but ten that we think you should hear if you haven't, in no order.“

The Webster Hall show also has CFCF, HANA, Wavedash, and Harry Teardrop on the bill.

Polaris' 2021 Long List includes albums by The Weather Station, Yves Jarvis, Helena Deland, Cadence Weapon, TEKE::TEKE, The Besnard Lakes, Big Brave and more.

This week's playlist includes new music by Damon Locks & Black Monument Ensemble, Doja Cat ft. SZA, Spirit of the Beehive, Brockhampton ft. JPEGMAFIA, Lou Barlow, Tierra Whack, Japanese Breakfast, and more.

This week in Indie Basement: reviews of new records from CFCF, Sorry, Ride's Andy Bell, Silver Synthetic, and Requin Chagrin, plus a new book on The Fall.

Listen to new songs by Valerie June, Miranda Lambert, CFCF, The Streets, The Deathray Davies, April March, Lang, Zero Again, Friday Night Cru, Seputus, Spectral Lore, Young Dolph & Key Glock, and more.

This week's playlist includes new music by Japanese Breakfast, St. Vincent, Jaz Elise, Tigers Jaw, Denzel Curry, Arab Strap, Bongzilla, The Armed, Gulch, Regional Justice Center, J Balvin, and more.

CFCF says he “wanted to explore something angsty, messy, and dark, while also applying a pop sheen.“

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