Shit and Shine

UK duo Young Knives returned in 2020 after a seven-year absence with Barbarians, an album unlike any they've made before. Maybe unlike one anyone's made before.

Always one of the most unique year-end lists, UK site The Quietus have just revealed their Albums of the Year 2017. At #1 is Peasant by modern British Folk singer Richard Dawson.

The 18th edition Montreal's electronic music festival Mutek includes Daphni (Dan Snaith of Caribou), Aurora Halal, Sarah Davachi, Marie Davidson, Deathprod, Fis, Lotic, and more.

A bit of unfortunate timing for the iconic Manchester band -- the album includes a song called "Victoria Train Station Massacre," which has unintended connotations with last week's Manchester Arena suicide bomber tragedy.

If you're sick of seeing the same names atop every publication's year-end list, you can always count on The Quietus to deliver something almost completely different...

Austin label Monofonus Press will release a new compilation of bands from its hometown, including Spray Paint, S U R V I V E, Hidden Ritual and more...

Salome at BV-BBG at CMJ (more by Samantha Marble)

Wow just turned into OMFG. Wolves In The Throne Room and Salome have been announced as support for the previously discussed 3/11 Shrinebuilder show at NYU...