Notable Releases of the Week (4/28)
This week's Notable Releases include the reliably great new album from The National, Indigo De Souza's anticipated third album, Avalon Emerson's poppy debut full-length, Jessie Ware's disco euphoria, and more...
Sufjan Stevens
Sufjan Stevens releasing ballet score ‘Reflections,’ shares “Ekstasis”
Sufjan composed the score for the Houston Ballet in 2019, marking his sixth collaboration with choreographer Justin Peck, and it was performed by Timo Andres and Conor Hanick.
Sufjan Steven’s ‘Illinois’ getting a dance/theater adaptation
The production will feature ”new arrangements of the entire album for a live band and three voices,” with music and lyrics by Sufjan.
The National announce new LP ft. Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, Sufjan ++ tour, share “Tropic Morning News”
Soccer Mommy, The Beths, and Bartees Strange each support The National on select dates of their tour, which also includes an NYC show at Madison Square Garden with Patti Smith and her Band.
The National tease LP9, hint at Phoebe Bridgers, Taylor Swift & Sufjan Stevens collabs
Signs are increasingly pointing to The National’s anticipated new album arriving soon, exciting collaborations included...
Daniel Johnston tribute ft Sufjan Stevens, Mike Watt & more getting first vinyl release
Originally released in 2006, ‘I Killed the Monster‘ also features Jeffrey Lewis, Kimya Dawson, Dot Allison and more, and will be out on vinyl on February 10 via Shimmy-Disc.
Kurt Vile, Titus Andronicus, and Sufjan Stevens/Rosie Thomas release Christmas songs
It's a festive day in the indie world today.
Castanets’ Ray Raposa has died at 41
“He was a bright star, a good friend, and a great musician,“ Sufjan Stevens wrote.
Sufjan Stevens shares new versions of “Fourth of July”
Today (7/1) is Sufjan’s 47th birthday, and to celebrate he’s shared two alternate versions of one of ’Carrie and Lowell’s most haunting tracks.
28 New Songs Out Today
Listen to new songs by Sondre Lerche/CHAI, Ethel Cain (Britney Spears cover), Kate Bollinger, Pussy Riot, Mal Blum, Confidence Man, Luke Steel (Empire of the Sun), and more...