Mountain View, CA

New York City, NY

MJ Lenderman releases his anticipated new album Manning Fireworks this Friday (9/6). Today, he put out its fourth single “Wristwatch,” and it’s my favorite song he’s ever released. Sung from the perspective of an intentionally unlikable male narrator who brags about having a “beach home up in Buffalo and a wristwatch that’s a compass and a cell phone” after being accused of wasting his life away, it finds Lenderman’s mix of humor and poignancy at its most effective, and its melodies haven’t left my brain since the first time I heard the song. It’s a shaggy, rugged, countrified indie rock anthem that would make Lenderman’s heroes in the Drive-By Truckers and Crazy Horse proud, and it’s also just one of the very best songs of the year in any genre. Give the song a listen below.

MJ Lenderman shares "Wristwatch," announces 2025 tour, NYC shows w/ This Is Lorelei & Nap Eyes

Portland, OR

Portland, OR goth rockers Unto Others have announced that they’ve been “dropped” from their scheduled tour supporting W.A.S.P. this fall. “We will not be touring with W.A.S.P. this fall,” they write. “They have decided it is in their best interest to drop us from the tour. This came with no warning or room for discussion on our end, and with 7 weeks to go before the run, really leaves us with minimal time to plan a suitable alternative.”

Unto Others "dropped" from W.A.S.P. tour: "this came with no warning"

Outkast‘s third album, 1998’s Aquemini, is the inspiration for a new set of action figures. The Big Boi and André 3000 ReAction Figures each stand 3.75″ tall, and they’re dressed in outfits inspired by the cover art — Big Boi comes with a removable jacket and walking cane. They’re packaged together on a special 2-pack cardback, and you can get yours HERE.

New Outkast 'Aquemini' action figures announced

The Jesus and Mary Chain are gearing up for their fall North American tour with The Psychedelic Furs that starts September 29 in Philadelphia. Just ahead of that they’ve shared a new single, “Pop Seeds.” If you’re a fan of their 1994 single “Sometimes Always” with Hope Sandoval, this is very much in that mold, with strummed acoustic guitars and a warm melody, and a chorus of “Don’t let those grey skies get you down.” It also has frontman Jim Reid reminiscing about the band’s formative years. Listen below.

The Jesus and Mary Chain share new song "Pop Seeds" ahead of tour with The Psychedelic Furs

We’ve been anticipating a new album from indie-R&B pioneer Autre Ne Veut since he returned in 2022 with his first new song in seven years. He’s now announced Love, Guess Who??, due out on November 1 via Rebel Bodies. It’s his first album in nine years, and it features contributions from Micah Jasper, Kris Yute, Spencer Zahn, BlankFor.ms, Jessica Zambri, Cristi Jo Zambri, Joe Stickney, Jacob Becker, Raia Was, and Joxx Wilson. See the cover art and tracklist below.

Autre Ne Veut announces first LP in 9 years & release show, shares "About to Lose"

The Innocence Mission have announced their 13th album, Midwinter Swimmers, which will be out November 29 via Therese / Bella Union. It’s their first since 2020’s great See You Tomorrow. The first single is gorgeous “This Thread Is A Green Street” which Karen Peris says is “a sort...

The Innocence Mission announce new album, share "This Thread Is A Green Street"

Cambridge, MA

Jersey City, NJ

Jack White will continue his No Name tour with three just-announced Northeast shows happening early next week: Jersey City’s White Eagle Hall on September 9, New Haven’s Toad’s Place on September 10 and Cambridge, MA’s The Sinclair on September 11. Tickets go on sale for Third Man Vault members on Friday, September 6 at 12 PM with the general on-sale starting one hour later at 1 PM.

Jack White announces intimate NJ, CT & MA shows happening next week

Glenn Donaldson is back with a new album as The Reds, Pinks & Purples. It’s titled The World Doesn’t Need Another Band and it’s out now as a name-your-price download on Bandcamp. Donaldson notes it’s made up of “mostly brand new songs and a few remixes of previous singles that felt like they fit with this set.”

Listen to The Reds, Pinks & Purples' new album 'The World Doesn't Need Another Band'

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been 33 years since actress Nancy Kulp died of cancer in 1991 at 69. Best known as Miss Jane Hathaway on TV's classic country comedy, The Beverly Hillbillies(CBS, 1962-1971, Kulp was a trailblazing political advocate. She was a Democratic nominee for the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania’s 9th congressional district. She later worked as an artist-in-residence at Juniata College and taught acting. And she was also gay. Long divorced, she came out of the closet at the age of 67 and acknowledged she was a lesbian. This is her story.

The Secret Gay Life of Nancy Kulp ('The Beverly Hillbillies'): 33 Years After Her Tragic Death

Pipe-eye, the solo project of King Gizzard’s Cook Craig, will release his fourth album Pipe-defy on October 18 via p(doom) records. He made it with his KG bandmates Joe Walker, who produced and mixed, and Michael Cavanagh (drums). “I intentionally wanted to go for a much more ‘hi-fi’ sound for this album, which Joey nailed,” Cook says. “It was definitely a departure from previous Pip-eye sh*t which was always on the ‘lo-fi’ side.”

King Gizzard's Cook Craig preps new album as Pipe-eye (listen to "Lords Of Lithium")

Former New Young Pony Club keyboardist Lou Hayter will release Unfamiliar Skin, her second solo album, on October 4 via Greco Roman (the label co-founded by Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard). It follows 2021’s Private Sunshine. “It’s a very personal album to me because I produced, performed and wrote...

Lou Hayter preps 2nd solo album: hear "3AM"

After announcing UK/Ireland shows, Oasis promised that their 2025 reunion tour will hit “other continents outside of Europe later next year,” and now they’ve specifically begun teasing US shows. A billboard in Times Square that the band also posted a video of to their Instagram stories reads: “If we need to put up a billboard to get these guys to come to the States, here it is.” No official word on what cities yet, but stay tuned.

Oasis teasing US shows

In Defense of the Genre is a column on BrooklynVegan about punk, pop punk, emo, hardcore, post-hardcore, ska-punk, and more, including and often especially the bands and albums and subgenres that weren’t always taken so seriously. September is here, fall is fast approaching, and it’s time to look back...

'In Defense of the Genre': Best Punk & Emo Songs of August

Los Angeles, CA

It's been ten years since beloved Cuban-American actress Elizabeth Pena passed away due to complications from alcohol abuse. Pena was only 55 years old when she died on October 14, 2024, in Los Angeles. She suffered from cirrhosis of the liver "due to alcohol" and had acute gastrointestinal bleeding hours before her demise, causing her heart to stop. She had the disease for months, and it progressed severely in a short time before her death.

In Memory of Adored Actress Elizabeth Pena: 10 Years After Her Tragic Death By Alcohol

North Carolina State

Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Bridgeport, CT

Bridgeport, CT’s Soundside Music Festival (formerly Sound on Sound) happens later this month at Seaside Park on September 28 and 29, and they’ve revealed the set times. The festival uses a rotating single-stage setup so there are no overlapping sets, and you can see the full schedule below.

Soundside adds Bleachers to replace QOTSA, announces 2024 set times

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As the air of September begins to settle the world, the stars are readying for a cosmic shift that promises to be uplifting for some members of the zodiac more than others. For the people who have been working hard, personifying, and carrying their deepest desires with them, the heavens are ready to start rewarding your persistence. This shift in the cosmos is a time when dreams no longer feel distant. They are within reach, ready to emerge in ways more concrete than imagined.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True | September 05, 2024

TRAИƧA is the latest compilation from the Red Hot organization, who promote public health and diversity through equal access to care. Billed as their most ambition release in their 35-year history, TRAИƧA features over 100 artists across across 46 tracks and the talent pool is seriously impressive. It includes Sade, Jeff Tweedy, Julien Baker, André 3000, Perfume Genius, Moses Sumney, L’Rain, Laura Jane Grace, Cassandra Jenkins, Christian Lee Hutson, Grouper, Julie Byrne, Julianna Barwick, Pharoah Sanders, Arthur Baker, Moor Mother, Alan Sparhawk, Lomelda, Yaeji, Helado Negro, Sharon Van Etten, Fleet Foxes, Bartees Strange, Pharoah Sanders, Adrianne Lenker, Mary Lattimore, Laraaji, Devendra Banhart, Blake Mills, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Sam Smith, Clairo, Hand Habits, Bill Callahan, and more.

Sade, Jeff Tweedy, Julien Baker, André 3000 & more contribute to new Red Hot comp 'TRAИƧA'

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

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Slowdive tap Daniel Avery and Grouper for \"Kisses\" remixes (listen)

Slowdive have given “Kisses,” the lead single from last year’s excellent Everything is Alive, to Daniel Avery and Grouper to remix. Avery, who has always liked...

Slowdive tap Daniel Avery and Grouper for "Kisses" remixes (listen)

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