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Kesha has shared the studio version of “Joyride,” her first single of 2024 and first to be released on her own label, Kesha Records. Below, check out a lyric video for the song, which she debuted live in June at Brooklyn’s Planet Pride. Kesha co-wrote the track with Zhone and Madison Love.

Listen to Kesha’s New Song “Joyride”

Tinashe is following her April single, “Nasty,” with the new song “Getting No Sleep.” Tinashe co-wrote the new track with producers Billy Lemos and Nosaj Thing. Find the “Getting No Sleep” video, which comes with a trigger warning for people with photosensitive epilepsy, below.

Tinashe Confirms Album Release Date, Shares Video for New Song “Getting No Sleep”: Watch

Rema is releasing a new album this week. Heis, the Nigerian pop artist’s first project since 2022’s Rave & Roses, is out on Thursday, July 11. Below, check out his new song “Hehehe,” as well as the Heis artwork. Rema recently returned with Shallipopi collaboration “Benin...

Rema Announces New Album Heis, Shares New Song “Hehehe”: Listen

Clairo has released Charm’s opening track, “Nomad.” It’s the second preview of the new album, following lead single “Sexy to Someone.” Listen to Clairo’s new song below. Clairo co-produced Charm, her third studio album, with El Michels Affair’s Leon Michels. The album is...

Listen to Clairo’s New Song “Nomad”

The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects playlist, we’re sharing what our writers are playing obsessively and highlighting some of the Pitchfork staff’s favorite new music. The playlist is a grab-bag of tracks: Its only guiding principle is that these are the songs you’d gladly send to a friend.

Buscabulla, Remble, Suuns, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Kinky Friedman, the tongue-in-cheek humorist and alt-country musician of the Texas Jewboys, has died, bandmate Little Jewford confirmed to The New York Times. “Kinky Friedman stepped on a rainbow at his beloved Echo Hill surrounded by family & friends,” reads a statement posted to the late artist’s social media. “Kinkster endured tremendous pain & unthinkable loss in recent years but he never lost his fighting spirit and quick wit. Kinky will live on as his books are read and his songs are sung.” Friedman was 79.

Kinky Friedman, Alt-Country Musician and Celebrated Humorist, Dies at 79

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

Cass McCombs has announced a short North American tour for this September, kicking off shortly after a set of three reissues. Early EP Not the Way and the albums A and Prefection will get digital, vinyl, and CD reissues on September 6, from 4AD, with a cassette called 2000-2004 Demos, Live and Radio coming, via Orindal, the same day. Check out the dates of the As Paint on Fur Tour below, along with a video for a demo of Prefection’s “Sacred Heart,” directed by the skater Jerry Hsu.

Cass McCombs Announces Tour and Three Reissues

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Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Cocteau Twins have announced a new vinyl reissue of The Moon and the Melodies, their 1986 collaboration with Harold Budd. The album, which is available August 23 via 4AD, has been remastered from the original tapes by the band’s Robin Guthrie. It is the first time the album will be available on vinyl since its release.

Cocteau Twins Announce Reissue of Harold Budd Collaboration The Moon and the Melodies

Sault, the elusive UK collective, have released a new surprise album. Titled Acts of Faith, their 11th LP is out now, via Forever Living Originals, and is available to download for free as a .WAV file through a WeTransfer link that the group shared online. It’s one 32-minute track that’s produced by Inflo.

Sault Release Surprise Album Acts of Faith as Free Download

Queens of the Stone Age have canceled their European tour to allow Josh Homme to fly home for emergency surgery. The band did not reveal the nature of the surgery, but Homme disclosed in 2023 that he had undergone successful treatment for cancer. In a statement, the band said this morning (July 9), “QOTSA regret to announce that Josh Homme must return to the United States immediately for emergency surgery. Every effort was made to push through and play for you, but it is no longer an option to continue.”

Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme to Undergo Emergency Surgery, Band Cancels European Tour

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Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Kendrick Lamar is celebrating Independence Day with the music video for his chart-topping Drake diss song, “Not Like Us.” Watch the video, directed by Lamar and his pgLang co-founder, Dave Free, below. The triumphal “Not Like Us” visual opens with Lamar rapping a bit of a new track...

Kendrick Lamar Takes His Victory Lap With New “Not Like Us” Video: Watch

Laura Marling is back with her first album in four years, Patterns in Repeat. The Song for Our Daughter follow-up arrives October 25 (via Chrysalis/Partisan). Below, listen to a single, “Patterns,” and check out the tracklist. Marling will play residencies in London and New York behind the LP: four nights at Hackney Church (October 29 and 30 and November 1 and 2) and two nights at Bowery Ballroom (November 11 and 12).

Laura Marling Returns With New Album Patterns in Repeat, Shares Song: Listen

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Jessie Ware and the xx’s Romy have shared a new song together. “Lift You Up,” produced by Stuart Price, is the first collaboration between the British artists. The two also premiered the track onstage at Glastonbury. Check out the new song, plus footage of the Glastonbury performance, below.

Jessie Ware and the xx’s Romy Share New Song “Lift You Up”: Listen

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8 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Yaya Bey, Amen Dunes, and More

With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a...

8 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Yaya Bey, Amen Dunes, and More

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