Thomas Bartlett

The National, Matt included, make one of their highest profile appearances yet on Taylor Swift’s second new album of 2020, evermore, and we took a look back at Matt’s many other collaborations over the years, including songs with Phoebe Bridgers, Andrew Bird, Julien Baker, CHVRCHES, Grinderman, Jon Brion, Spiral Stairs and more.

”Singing a song with Taylor Swift is like dancing with Gene Kelly,” Matt Berninger said. ”She made me look good and didn’t drop me once.”

Listen to new songs by Gorillaz/Schoolboy Q, Bill Callahan, Wye Oak, Billie Joe Armstrong (Equals cover), Headie One & Drake, Year of the Knife, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Batushka, Kero Kero Bonito, Doveman, and more…

This cover is from the upcoming Hal Willner-produced Marc Bolan tribute album that also features Nick Cave, Beth Orton, U2 & Elton John, Devendra Banhart, Lucinda Williams, Father John Misty, and more.

The album was made during lockdown and features eight piano nocturnes, all named after roses and written as a love letter to his partner, British actress and singer Ella Hunt.

The album also features covers by Joan Jett, Devendra Banhart, Lucinda Williams, Father John Misty, Peaches, Beth Orton, King Khan, U2 (ft. Elton John), David Johansen, and more.

Sufjan Stevens and his stepfather (and Asthmatic Kitty co-founder) Lowell Brams have announced a new ”new age” collaborative album.

Tonight’s NYC-area shows include Big Thief, David Byrne’s American Utopia, Sheer Mag, clipping. Face to Face, SRSQ/Street Sects, and more.

”When I first heard the song it sounded like a Celtic lullaby to me,” says Florence. ”Celtic music has always been in my blood, so I felt like I could do something with it. The magic and ritual in ‘Game of Thrones,’ not to mention the costumes, have always appealed to me. I am honoured to be a part of the final season.”

The multi-venue music, theater, and dance festival runs over five weeks this spring and there are a few musical highlights, including ’Live From Here’ with Chris Thile and Flor de Toloache.