JoJo has announced her first headlining tour in three years, set to make more than 20 stops in North America. The Good To Know Tour will then head to the U.K. and Europe in the fall.
03.02.2020 - 22:06 / pitchfork.com
Built to Spill have announced a new album of Daniel Johnston covers. The record, appropriately titled Built to Spill Plays the Songs of Daniel Johnston, is out May 1 (via Ernest Jenning Record Co.). Listen to the band’s version of Johnston’s “Bloody Rainbow” below (via Rolling Stone).
Johnston had recruited Built to Spill to be his backing band for some of his final shows in 2017. According to the band, the recordings on Built to Spill Plays the Songs of Daniel Johnston are from their rehearsals
JoJo has announced her first headlining tour in three years, set to make more than 20 stops in North America. The Good To Know Tour will then head to the U.K. and Europe in the fall.
RJD2 has announced his first new album in four years. It’s called The Fun Ones and it’s out April 17 via his own Electrical Connections label. He’s also shared the lead single “Pull Up on Love,” featuring STS and Khari Mateen. Check out the accompanying music video below.
The Weeknd has shared the title track from his new album After Hours. He’s also shared the album’s artwork and release date. The album arrives on March 20 (via XO/Republic). Listen to the new song below.
The indie newcomers' debut is out in Spring
Purity Ring have announced their third LP, WOMB, with a new song called “stardew.” The album is due out April 3 via 4AD. Check out “stardew” and the WOMB tracklist below.
Artists covered include INXS, Nick Cave and Sia, to name a few
Sam Smith longs for true love in emotional new single To Die For.
Bad Bunny has released a new song in collaboration with Panamanian singer Sech. It’s called “Ignorantes.” Check out the video below.
Bing & Ruth—the ambient music project led by David Moore—has announced a new tour. European dates kick off with a set at the Drogheda Arts Festival in Ireland on May 2, while North American dates begin June 3 with a show at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City. Moore is set to perform with a live ensemble that features himself on organ. The tour is in support of a new album, due out later this year.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are back with a new album. It’s called Reunions and it’s out May 15. Check out the first single “Be Afraid” below, and scroll down for the tracklist.
Phantogram have announced their next studio album. It’s called Ceremony and it arrives March 6 via Republic. The duo of Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter have also released a new song called “Pedestal,” their first since last year’s “Into Happiness.” Listen to that below.
Niall Horan is all set to release his latest album next month! His highly anticipated album titled Heartbreak Weather will release on March 13 and will be his second solo album after One Direction split. In a statement about his new album, the 26-year-old singer stated that he tried to do something different with the upcoming project by telling a story through the tracks. Horan will promote the new album with a North American tour that is scheduled to launch on April 20.
Justin Bieber is back with another new song from his forthcoming LP *Changes (which is out February 14 via RBMG/Def Jam). This one, called “Intentions,” features Quavo of the Migos. Watch its accompanying music video below. Scroll down for the newly revealed Changes tracklist.
Neil Hagerty has announced a new album as the Howling Hex. The record is called Knuckleball Express and it arrives April 17 (via Fat Possum). According to press materials, Hagerty recorded the LP at his home in Denver over eight days. It features contributions from guitarist Nicole Lawrence and producer Clay Jones. Below, listen to the new single “Lies” (via Rolling Stone).
It's old hat for electronic musicians to go orchestral in 2020, but in 2014, Above & Beyond's Acoustic album was a landmark event. The trance group's compositions came to life in new emotional dimensions, winning over new fans who'd never been to a rave in their lives.It was followed in 2016 by Acoustic II, and the tradition continues with the Acoustic III album and accompanying tour this summer.The announcement comes with a jazzy first taste.
Eric Hutchinson has unveiled his new single "Rock Out Tonight," premiering on Wednesday (Feb. 5) exclusively via Billboard.In the peppy, guitar-fueled track, the singer-songwriter revisits his glory days as a teenager stuck in '90s suburbia.
London rock band black midi are back with a new single. This one’s called “Sweater.” It’s over 11 minutes long and was recorded with Speedy Wunderground’s Dan Carey during the same sessions that produced their debut album Schlagenheim. Have a listen to the new song below.
They served as Johnston's backing band in 2017
Hot Country Knights are gearing up for a busy 2020 with a new tour and music. The ’90s-inspired country group have announced their 2020 One Night Stand Tour, which kicks off April 7 and includes stops in 12 cities.