Neneh Cherry announces album of reworked songs ft. Robyn, ANOHNI, Sia, Jamila Woods & more
It features the recently released version of ”Buffalo Stance” with Robyn and Mapei, and the just-released version of ”Manchild” with Sia.
Seinabo Sey
Kindness preps new LP, announces fall tour (listen to three songs)
Kindness' new album features collaborations with Robyn, Jazmine Sullivan, Sampha, Seinabo Sey, Cosima and others.
Afropunk expands lineup, adds Laura Mvula, Ho99o9, BLXPLTN & more
The annual Afropunk festival in Brooklyn's Commodore Park happens this year on August 27 & 28, and since we last spoke, the lineup has been expanded. Among the additions is British singer Laura Mvula, whose great new album The Dreaming Room is out now...
Afropunk 2016 lineup (Ice Cube, TVOTR, Tyler the Creator, Cee-Lo, FlyLo, Janelle Monae, George Clinton, Earl Sweatshirt, more)
Also: Angel Haze, Downtown Boys, Skunk Anansie, Skye & Ross of Morcheeba, Young Fathers, Shabazz Palaces, Thundercat, a superjam featuring members of Bad Brains, Fishbone and Living Colour, and more.
SPIN’s Top Albums and Songs of 2015
Happy December! SPIN are celebrating the first day of the last month of the year by putting out their Top 50 Albums of 2015 list. It's a diverse list, with the top 10 ranging from DIY-indie (Alex G) to mainstream country (Kacey Musgraves) to leftfield major label rap (Vince Staples and Kendrick ...
Hype Hotel @ SXSW 2015 lineup (Spoon, Best Coast, Autre Ne Veut, Twin Shadow, Earl Sweatshirt, Rae Sremmurd, more)
Once again, Hype Machine returns to SXSW for five days of Hype Hotel presented by Feed the Beat. It runs from March 17-21 at 1100 East 5th Street, Aust...
SXSW announces third round of 2015 showcasing artists
SXSW, which happens March 17-22 in Austin, TX, has announced its third round of 2015 showcasing artists. (Here's round 1 and round 2.) It's a big update, with over 500 new additions, including Amason, Frog Eyes, Palma Violets, Girl Band, Pity Sex, Sheer Mag, Kate Tempest, THEESatisfaction, Viet Cong, Matthew E...