Isaiah Rashad is back with his first single as a solo artist since 2016. It’s called “Why Worry.” Listen to it below.
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Grizzly Bear drummer Christopher Bear has announced his first solo record, as BrooklynVegan notes. Bear, who records under the name Fools, will release Fools’ Harp Vol. 1 on May 18 via Music From Memory. Below, hear a new song called “Deefyfe.”
“When I set out to start making this collection of music last summer, the intention was simple and open ended... to make a bunch of instrumental explorations, follow intuitions, and see what might take shape,” Christopher Bear wrote on Instagram. “The
Isaiah Rashad is back with his first single as a solo artist since 2016. It’s called “Why Worry.” Listen to it below.
Deradoorian is delaying the release of her new album Find the Sun. The Los Angeles–based artist’s LP, originally set to arrive May 22, will now get released on September 18 (via ANTI-). Along with the postponement announcement, Deradoorian has shared a new song “Monk’s Robes.” Find it below.
The xx’s Romy Madley Croft played a set during an Instagram Live session earlier today (April 19). During her performance, Croft announced that she was working on her debut solo album, as Stereogum points out. Croft also played a new song, slated to appear on the solo LP. Find her performance of track, reportedly titled “Weightless,” below.
Matthew Dear has announced a new techno project called Brain, as Resident Advisor points out. He’s also shared “Boss,” the lead single from Brain’s forthcoming release The World EP, which arrives May 15 via Detroit label Planet E Communications. Listen to “Boss” below.
Bishop Nehru has released a new song that was produced by and features a guest appearance from MF DOOM. It’s called “Meathead,” and you can hear it below. The new track is set to appear on the New York rapper-producer’s new album Nehruvia: My Disregarded Thoughts, which is out May 8.
Kelly Rowland has released a new song called “COFFEE.” It follows Rowland’s 2019 single Crown,” an anti-bullying song made in partnership with Dove. Listen to “COFFEE” below.
21 Savage and Summer Walker have joined forces for the new single “Secret.” It’s the second collaboration from the Atlanta artists: Last year, they both appeared on Jhené Aiko’s “Triggered (freestyle) Remix.” Listen to “Secret,” produced by Kid Hazel, below.
Bob Dylan is back with another new song after the recent release of “Murder Most Foul.” This one’s called “I Contain Multitudes.” Have a listen below.
Naeem Juwan, the Baltimore-born and Los Angeles–based artist formerly known as Spank Rock, has announced his new album Startisha. The LP is out June 12 via 37d03d. According to a press release, Naeem began working on Startisha four years ago in Philadelphia. He later continued work on the record at Justin Vernon’s home studio. Startisha features contributions from Vernon, Francis and the Lights, Ryan Olson, Swamp Dogg, Velvet Negroni, Amanda Blank, and Micah James.
Bing & Ruth, the project led of New York composer David Moore, has announced a new album. Species is out July 17 via 4AD. Moore’s also shared a new video for the new song “I Had No Dream.” Watch it below.
Muzz—the new band of Paul Banks, producer/multi-instrumentalist Josh Kaufman, and Matt Barrick—have shared a new song along with the announcement that their debut album is on the way. Muzz will release their self-titled record via Matador on June 5. Watch the video from “Red Western Sky” below. Find physical editions of Muzz at Rough Trade. (Pitchfork earns a commission from purchases made through affiliate links on our site.)
Amnesia Scanner—the Berlin-based duo of Ville Haimala and Martti Kalliala—are back with a new album. It’s called Tearless and it’s set to arrive on June 5 via PAN. Listen to “AS Going” from the LP below. The new album, which follows up their 2018 full-length Another Life, features Lalita, Code Orange, and LYZZA.
Bob Nanna, best known as the frontman of Braid and Hey Mercedes, has announced his first solo full-length under his own name. The album is called Celebration States and it’s out July 10 (via New Granada). The record includes last year’s “Do You Want to Buy a Guitar?” and a new track called “Mr. Albatross.” Hear both songs below (via Alternative Press).
Lauv might be stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, but that's not stopping the Los Angeles-based artist from releasing new music.On Sunday (April 12), the singer-songwriter-producer shared his new song "Miss Me." He teased the smooth track on Instagram, posting a homemade video of life indoors during coronavirus.
Kodie Shane has released a new mixtape. Quarantine is a four-track project that the Atlanta rapper made at home over the last two weeks. Check out the mixtape, made in collaboration with Saucy Longwe, below.
Alison Mosshart (of the Kills and the Dead Weather) has shared a new single. It’s her first solo song under her own name. Listen to “Rise” below.
Phoebe Bridgers has announced her sophomore solo album: Punisher is out June 19 via Dead Oceans. The follow-up to Stranger in the Alps includes “Garden Song,” as well as a new track called “Kyoto.” Check out Bridgers’ new “Kyoto” video below. Find physical editions of Punisher at Rough Trade. (Pitchfork may earn a commission from purchases made through affiliate links on our site.)
Back in 2011, Baths released Pop Music / False B-Sides, a collection of tracks that did not make the cut for his 2010 debut Cerulean. Now, he’s back with a sequel: Pop Music / False B-Sides II features songs that were considered for 2013’s Obsidian and 2017’s Romaplasm. The new collection is out May 29 via Baths’ own Basement’s Basement label. Below, watch Baths’ new music video for “Mikaela Corridor” (directed by Dan Streit).
Omar Apollo is back with a new single called “Imagine U.” Take a listen to the new song, co-produced by Kenny Beats, below.
Over a decade after their 2009 debut album II, Desire—the project fronted by Megan Louise—have announced their second album. It’s called Escape, and it arrives this summer via Italians Do It Better. The album was produced by Johnny Jewel. Check out the tracklist in the Instagram post below. Plus, watch the Johnny Jewel–directed video for the title track.