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March 7, 2025
Bob Mould shares new album 'Here We Go Crazy'
BOB MOULD RELEASES NEW ALBUM
HERE WE GO CRAZY
TODAY ON GRANARY MUSIC/BMG RECORDS - BUY/STREAM
SHARES NEW SINGLE “WHEN YOUR HEART IS BROKEN”
WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO
US HEADLINE TOUR BEGINS APRIL 1 IN SAN DIEGO
“…a quintessential Mould-ian mix of pounding aggression,
oceanic guitar buzz, and teaming melody.”
- ROLLING STONE
“[Here We Go Crazy] finds the onetime Hüsker Dü and Sugar frontman
piling on the sort of speedy riffs, dead-center hooks and scream-of-consciousness
lyrics that have defined much of Mould’s nearly 50-year career.”
- THE NEW YORK TIMES
“Here We Go Crazy, with its thought-provoking lyrics and terrific songcraft, is yet another valuable addition to Mould’s stellar catalog.”
- GOLDMINE MAGAZINE
"A darker, heavier, more ripping record than he’s delivered in a while."
- BROOKLYN VEGAN
“Bob Mould continues to deliver albums that roar with punk energy but maintain the high quality of songwriting that’s been a constant throughout his career.”
-TREBLE ZINE
“After 15 solo albums, Bob Mould knows exactly who he is—
and what kind of music he likes to make.”
-THE A.V. CLUB
Today sees the release of Here We Go Crazy, the 15th solo album and first full-length studio album in more than four years from legendary musician Bob Mould. It's out now via Granary Music/BMG Records. To mark the occasion, Mould has shared a new single from the album in its resplendent centerpiece “When Your Heart Is Broken” alongside an accompanying lyric video.
"'When Your Heart Is Broken' is built from a familiar blueprint for my work: bright melodies, dark words, loud guitars," Mould explains. "It’s one of the earliest songs written for Here We Go Crazy, and I added it to my Solo Electric set list in Fall 2022. Some nights, I would play 'Too Far Down', followed by 'When Your Heart Is Broken', then ask the audience: Which one of the two is heavier? To me, the musical urgency of 'When Your Heart Is Broken' is uplifting, the lyrical reflection offers redemption, and it’s most certainly a song I can throw myself into when playing live."
WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO FOR “WHEN YOUR HEART IS BROKEN”
BUY/STREAM HERE WE GO CRAZY
Here We Go Crazy – which follows 2020’s critically acclaimed Blue Hearts – was heralded at the top of the year by the premiere of the lead single and title track, “Here We Go Crazy,” with anticipation further piqued by last month's follow-up, the turbulent second single “Neanderthal.” “Here We Go Crazy” was hailed by The Guardian as "a muscular ripper [that] stands alongside Mould's best" and by Stereogum as “vintage Bob Mould – a concise power-pop jam with a soaring melody and a whole lot of muscle,” the track was joined by an official music video directed by Gus Black (Phoebe Bridgers, Teddy Swims).
WATCH “HERE WE GO CRAZY” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
LISTEN TO “NEANDERTHAL”
Produced by Mould at Chicago, IL’s famed Electrical Audio in early 2024 and then finished and mixed at Oakland, CA’s Tiny Telephone with longtime engineer Beau Sorenson, Here We Go Crazy once again features backing by the crack rhythm section of drummer Jon Wurster and bassist Jason Narducy. Together the trio bring a bracing attack to eleven new Bob Mould songs.
“On the surface, this is a group of straightforward guitar-pop songs. I’m refining my primary sound and style through simplicity, brevity, and clarity," Mould says. “Under the hood, there’s a number of contrasting themes. Control and chaos, hypervigilance and helplessness, uncertainly and unconditional love.”
Mould and band will mark the arrival of Here We Go Crazy stateside with US headline dates getting underway April 1st at San Diego, CA’s Music Box SD and then traveling through mid-May. Highlights include stops at venues including Pioneertown, CA’s Pappy & Harriet’s (April 2nd), San Francisco, CA’s The Fillmore (April 5th), Seattle, WA’s Neptune Theatre (April 7th), St. Paul, MN’s Palace Theatre (April 19th), Chicago, IL’s Metro (April 25th-26th), Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club (May 2nd), New York City’s Le Poisson Rouge (May 3rd), and Washington, DC’s Black Cat (May 7th). Support comes from special guests including Craig Finn (April 1st-18th), Poster Children (April 19th), J. Robbins (band) (April 25th-May 10th) and Winged Wheel (May 11th). For complete details and ticket information, please visit bobmould.com/#tour and please find a full touring itinerary further below. For more info on Bob Mould, head to: www.bobmould.com.
BOB MOULD LIVE 2025
Apr 1st | San Diego, CA – Music Box *
Apr 2nd | Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriet’s *
Apr 4th | Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom *
Apr 5th | San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore *
Apr 7th | Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre *
Apr 8th | Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom *
Apr 9th | Boise, ID – Knitting Factory *
Apr 11th | Denver, CO – Marquis Theater * [sold out]
Apr 12th | Fort Collins, CO – Washington’s *
Apr 14th | Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room *
Apr 15th | Maquoketa, IA – Codfish Hollow Barn *
Apr 16th | Madison WI – Majestic Theatre *
Apr 18th | Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall *
Apr 19th | St. Paul, MN – Palace Theatre +
Apr 25th | Chicago, IL – Metro ^
Apr 26th | Chicago, IL – Metro ^
Apr 27th | Detroit, MI – El Club ^
Apr 29th | Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop ^
Apr 30th | Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre ^
May 2nd | Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club ^
May 3rd | New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge ^ [sold out]
May 4th | Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer ^
May 7th | Washington DC – Black Cat ^
May 9th | Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall ^
May 10th | Indianapolis, IN – HI–FI Indy ^
May 11th | Kalamazoo, MI – Bell’s Beer Garden #
* = w/ special guest Craig Finn
+ = w/ special guests Poster Children
^ = w/ special guests J. Robbins (band)
# = w/ special guests Winged Wheel
# # #
BOB MOULD
HERE WE GO CRAZY
(Granary Music/BMG Records)
Tracklist:
Here We Go Crazy
Neanderthal
Breathing Room
Hard To Get
When Your Heart Is Broken
Fur Mink Augurs
Lost Or Stolen
Sharp Little Pieces
You Need To Shine
Thread So Thin
Your Side
# # #
CONNECT WITH BOB MOULD
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March 6, 2025
Juanita & Juan (Alice Bag & Kid Congo Powers) 'Jungle Cruise' Album Out April 4 / Announce West Coast Shows
Photo: Christopher Carlone Juanita and Juan is a dynamic musical duo formed by Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers, two influential figures in the punk and alternative music scenes who first crossed paths in 1977 during the early days of the Hollywood punk movement. Their friendship, rooted in a shared passion for raw, boundary-pushing music, has led to a new creative partnership that transcends genres and defies labels, although the two refer to their sound as “Loud Lounge.”Alice Bag, a founding member of the pioneering punk band The Bags, is known for her fierce stage presence and unapologetic, feminist approach to punk music. She has spent decades championing the voices of women in rock and advocating for social justice, both through her music and activism. Kid Congo Powers, an original member of The Gun Club, and a key player in The Cramps, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, as well as his own band, Kid Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds, brings his audacious blend of noisy, psych-infused rock with a touch of glam. His unique guitar playing and distinctive style have made him a beloved figure in underground music circles.Together, Juanita and Juan blend their influences—Bag's fiery vocals and penchant for dark melody with Powers’ atmospheric, reverb-laden guitar tones—creating a musical landscape that is both nostalgic and fresh-sounding. Their collaboration captures the adventurous spirit of their punk roots while embracing new sonic territory.The duo’s chemistry is undeniable, with their musical partnership serving as both a testament to their enduring friendship and the spirit of musical exploration that began for the pair in 1976, proving that punk is not just a genre, but a lasting, ever-evolving attitude.VIDEOS:AftertastePut Down Your Weapons LIVE SHOWS:April 5 - The Punk Rock Museum, Las Vegas, NVApril 9 - The Casbah, San Diego, CAApril 10 - El Cid, Los Angeles, CAApril 11 - The Sardine, San Pedro, CAApril 12 - Thee Stork Club, Oakland, CAApril 22 - Clock Out Lounge, Seattle, WAApril 23 - Polaris Hall, Portland, ORApril 24 - Capitol Theater, Olympia, WAMay 31 - Féria De la Frontera, Juarez, Chihuahua, MX 
Album artwork by Larry HardyFOLLOW:Alice Bag:Website / Instagram / FacebookKid Congo Powers:Website / Instagram / Bluesky
Cuco collaborates with artists Paul Trillo and Paul Flores on animated short film
CUCO TEAMS UP WITH PAUL TRILLO AND PAUL FLORES FOR ANIMATED SHORT FILM
SHARES DIGITAL LOVE LETTER TO THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES POWERED BY MICROSOFT AI
Video still from “Love Letter to Los Angeles”
What the press is saying about Cuco:
"A Cuco we’ve never seen before, all parts heartbroken, hopeful, and evolving"
NPR
"A defining figure in the alternative pop space, in which he stands out with his bilingual approach to songwriting"
Billboard
"The most present Cuco has ever sounded"
Rolling Stone
“Cuco is on top and shows no signs of slowing down”
Galore Magazine cover
“A Love Letter to Los Angeles”
WATCH:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8b174mReHY
(March 6th, 2025) - Today, Cuco teams up with director Paul Trillo and visual artist Paul Fores to release an animated short film that serves as a visual love letter to his hometown of Los Angeles. Made in collaboration with Microsoft’s creative suite, the team used Microsoft’s AI tools to bring Flores’ hand-drawn visuals that were originally conceived as part of the production for Cuco’s 2024 4U Tour to life and complement their artistic vision in a way that honors their cultural heritage while simultaneously embracing technological possibilities.
Speaking on the process of creating this homage Cuco shared, “This project is about creating something that feels both nostalgic and entirely new. Like when you're driving through the city on a hot day, and the heat starts warping everything you see." Trillo adds, "We wanted to create something that references different eras but feels completely fresh—a new way of seeing LA through a dreamlike lens."
Check out the short film above and stay tuned for more from Cuco coming very soon.
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ASTEROIDS, NEON CATS & MUSIC FROM THE MOON (incl. unreleased Massive Attack) – LONDON BECOMES A FREE COSMIC PLAYGROUND
ASTEROIDS, NEON CATS
& MUSIC FROM THE MOON
including Massive Attack, The Avalanches (ft Blood Orange), Pussy Riot, Ayse Hassan, Moses Boyd, Láwû Makuriye’nte, Mirrored Fatality, and the artist Nelly Ben Hayoun Stéfanian's Armenian family's heartbeats
LONDON BECOMES A FREE COSMIC PLAYGROUND
See the Piccadilly Un:Plugged art installation video
(including an unreleased Massive Attack track) here
Art of London’s Art After Dark turns the West End cosmic with a free takeover by Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian, uniting space agencies, astronomers, and musicians
Spectacle features extraterrestrial rocks, neon cats inspired by physics experiments, cutting-edge telescopes, and a lunar-bounced soundscape by leading artists
Iconic artists sending tracks to the moon include Pussy Riot, Massive Attack, Moses Boyd, Ayse Hassan (Savages), Mirrored Fatality, EOBIONT (Láwû Makuriye’nt) and The Avalanches
Members of the public capturing selfies, calling to ‘speak to the moon’, and searching for extraterrestrial intelligence through the telescopes
Art After Dark (6–8 March) marks International Women’s Day with late gallery openings, BSL tours, and a surreal space film on Piccadilly Lights
Thursday 6th March 2025, London: An intergalactic takeover has transformed London’s West End as artist and designer Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian, founder of tuition free University of the Underground and NASA’s International Space Orchestra, unveils a free public art spectacle for Art of London’s Art After Dark (6th–8th March).
Around the iconic Piccadilly Circus fountain, asteroid-shaped iridescent boulders appear to have tumbled straight from space, while in Leicester Square, towering five-metre neon inflatable cats - the size of a double-decker bus and inspired by Schrödinger’s famous quantum paradox - prowl the scene.
Creating a portal to space while celebrating London’s nightlife, the asteroids broadcast a hypnotic lunar soundscape featuring excerpts of tracks from Pussy Riot, Massive Attack, The Avalanches, Moses Boyd, and Mirrored Fatality which have been bounced off the Moon. Transmitted 768,800 km via Earth-Moon-Earth technology and received by Jodrell Bank’s Lovell Telescope, the audio signal is spread over the entire nearside of the moon, penetrating several metres into the surface before returning to Earth with a unique and otherworldly sound, blending the original sound with those from the moon and the cosmos.
As part of this ‘DJing with the moon’, Mercury Prize winner Ayse Hassan (Savages) crafted a mesmerising soundscape for Piccadilly Circus, blending the pulse of London’s bustling streets and iconic institutions including the National Portrait Gallery. Additionally, a newly produced track in collaboration with the late noise artist EOBIONT (Láwû Makuriye’nt), who tragically passed away this week, features the heartbeats of women from Ben Hayoun-Stépanian’s Armenian family to mark International Women’s Day.
For those eager to explore the universe firsthand, state-of-the-art UNISTELLAR telescopes will be stationed across the West End, offering breathtaking views of nebulae, star clusters, and Jupiter during Galaxy Season. Guided by SETI Institute astronomers, visitors may even take part in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Meanwhile, culture seekers can step into a red telephone box outside The Londoner to ‘call the moon’ and chat with an AI-powered hotline.
The culture experience brings the universe closer than ever and culminates on 8th March with a special 25 minute screening on Piccadilly Lights - a world first for the UK landmark - of Ben Hayoun-Stépanian’s film, From The Void To The Full. Spanning from the ocean’s depths to the farthest reaches of space, the surreal collage-based journey explores our evolving world, cosmic wonders, and humanity’s drive for discovery through fire and electricity.
Meanwhile, a collection of extraterrestrial-inspired ceramic artworks - co-created with local youth groups* in a workshop developed by the artist - is on display at the Cabinet of Curiosities in St James’s Market Pavilion until the end of May.
Beyond these cosmic installations, West End visitors can explore late-night gallery openings from world-class institutions at the Art of London Gallery HOP! and Friday Lates at the National Portrait Gallery, National Gallery, and Royal Academy, making Art After Dark the ultimate cultural night out.
After an interstellar adventure, visitors can refuel at the West End’s top restaurants, bars, and theatres, all joining the celebration. Visit the Art of London website for programme details, gallery hops, exclusive deals, and bookable art tours, including BSL-interpreted experiences.
Art After Dark is part of Art of London’s commitment to showcasing art in every form, delivered by Heart of London Business Alliance in collaboration with Westminster City Council.
Rachel Williams, local city worker, said: “I was just on my way home from work when I stumbled upon these glowing rocks in the middle of Piccadilly Circus, emitting incredible sounds that had travelled to the moon and back! I even got to glimpse into space through powerful telescopes - such a surreal experience!”
Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian, eco-feminist artist and designer of experiences, said: “Piccadilly Un:Plugged invites you to break free from the everyday and step into the extraordinary and alien aesthetics - to gaze into the cosmos, and to understand that we are only a small part of a much larger ecosystem and solar system itself. As you contemplate our place in the universe and the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence, immerse yourself in a spectacle that champions love, compassion, inclusion, and accessibility.
“Powered by an electric team of incredible scientists and female, trans, and non-binary artists, this experience reimagines the future of nightlife - on Earth and beyond. I’m beyond excited that everyone can now be part of it, engage their radical imagination and question what other futures could be like. This is all dedicated in loving memory and honour of groundbreaking artist Láwû Makuriye’nt (aka EOBIONT), who tragically passed this week, and who produced the music showcased in Piccadilly Un:Plugged; their spirit, avant-garde vision, and boundless curiosity continues to inspire us all.”
Kirsty Tullett-Jones, Director of Marketing and Communications, Art of London, said: “We’re thrilled to unveil the latest edition of Art After Dark, in collaboration with the incredible Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian and some of London’s most renowned institutions. This free event is open to all, making art accessible for everyone. Join us for this vibrant cultural adventure in the heart of the West End and venture into space with us!”
Professor Simon Garrington, University of Manchester, said: "Using the Earth-Moon-Earth technology to transmit sounds to the moon and back is a fascinating fusion of science and art. To receive speech and music this way is a technical challenge and requires powerful radio telescopes, such as The University of Manchester's giant Lovell Telescope. What we hear combines our human creativity with signals from the moon and the cosmos beyond in a truly unique way. The lunar landscape actually imprints itself in the sounds and signals we receive. Astronomers can exploit this to image the surface of planets and asteroids in a similar way to how bats perceive their environment."
Dr. Franck Marchis, Chief Scientific Officer, UNISTELLAR, and Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute said: “With our telescopes stationed across the West End during galaxy season - when space is at its most visible - Londoners and visitors alike will have the rare opportunity to experience the wonders of the cosmos firsthand. We’re thrilled to collaborate on this unique event and can’t wait to see what the public discovers!”
Massive Attack say: Today, Massive Attack is sending a cover of the Russian punk band Grob’s “Everything is going according to plan” to the moon and back using Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) technology as a part of Piccadilly Un:Plugged a free public art cosmic installation in Piccadilly Circus on 6th, 7th and 8th March. “Everything is going according to plan” was written by Yegor Letov in the 1980’s and was a withering critique of the Russian state. It was performed live in Russian language by Massive Attack in 2013 as part of a collaborative show with filmmaker Adam Curtis."
The Avalanches add: "We’re thrilled to be part of the Piccadilly Un:Plugged happening this weekend. It’s such an interesting and exciting concept to have audio bounced to the moon and back, and to hear the interpretations and alterations that occur along its 768,802 km journey. We’re honoured our song “We will Always Love You” was chosen to take the interstellar ride.”
Aysa Hassan says: “I feel exceptionally honoured to be involved in such an awe-inspiring experience, sharing the space with other talented beings that do so much for the community. It’s important to have visibility in the mainstream - Beings that represent and provide hope, paving a way for current and future generations to have the confidence to use their voice, pick up an instrument and navigate smashing down any barriers they might face when being true to themselves.“
PHOTO CAPTION: Art of London celebrates the return of its seasonal art and culture programme, Art After Dark, headlined by artist Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian from 6th March – 8th March 2025. Visit artoflondon.co.uk/artafterdark
MARIA ISKARIOT. Dutch-language punks seethe with rage on the raw "Leugenaar (Liar)”
INTRODUCING: MARIA ISKARIOT- Hear new single & video “Leugenaar" (Liar) now
- Blending raw Dutch-language punk with themes of self-discovery, growing up, and the moral ambiguity between good and evil
Photo credit: Anton Coene Today Ghent-based newcomers Maria Iskariot share their defiant new single “Leugenaar”, a slice of vitriolic raw Dutch-language punk.
Translating to “Liar” in English, the track seethes with raging energy, as front-woman Helena Cazaerck spits the lyrics “He feeds the people sugared lies / Knows too well how to disguise”. A live video of the track already drew attention to the band online, leading to Tropical Fuck Storm inviting them on their UK and Scandinavian tour late last year. Now, as the band put the finishing touches to their debut album, they unleash the studio version of the track and accompanying video.
The band comment: "Leugenaar is an absolution, a pelvis under the chin of a drooling monster waiting to be freed from a rotten tooth. Anyone expecting further explanation can go to hell."
“Leugenaar” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uOS_oX8-fU
Maria Iskariot is Helena Cazaerck (vocals and guitar), Loeke Vanhoutteghem (guitar), Sybe Versluys (drums), and Amanda Barbosa (bass). The band have a distinct artistic and social vision, which is reflected in their music and lyrics, blending raw punk with themes of self-discovery, growing up, and the moral ambiguity between good and evil. This last theme is also embedded in their name—a fusion of Maria (the Virgin Mary) and Iskariot (Judas Iscariot, the betrayer of Jesus), symbolizing the tension between holiness and betrayal.
They see their music as a medium for storytelling—often unfiltered and confrontational, yet also playful and relatable. Maria Iskariot emphasizes authenticity and expression, refusing to conform to classic pop or rock structures. This aligns with their punk attitude: scream when necessary, whisper when it fits, and always create from a place of raw, honest emotion. Their lyrics are often introspective but also socially critical—never moralizing. They play with contrasts and dualities: tenderness vs. aggression, chaos vs. control, and hope vs. despair. This is not just a punk band but an artistic and social statement - urgent, fresh, and groundbreaking.
Maria Iskariot live dates:
01 March - De Nachtwacht - Tielt, BE
07 March - De Zwerver - Leffinge, BE
08 March - N9 - Eeklo, BE
22 March - Den Trap - Kortrijk, BE
27 March - Café Café - Hasselt, BE
28 March - Cultuurhuis Belgica - Dendermonde, BE
12 April - Rotfest, Willemeen - Arnhem, NL
17 April - Gebouw-T - Bergen op Zoom, NL
18 April - Motel Mozaiquem - Rotterdam, NL
19 April - dB's - Utrecht, NL
20 April - These Go To Eleven - Zwolle, NL
26 April - Code Oranje - Nijmegen, NL
01 May - Red Rock - Brugge, BE
24 May - Sniester - Den Haag, NL
30 May - Rock Affligem - Affligem, BE
06 June - Gladiolen - Olen, BE
19 June - EDP - Cologne, DE
20 June - Kohi -Karlsruhe, DE
21 June - Umsonst+Draußen Festival, Würzburg, DE
22 June - Farewell Youth Fest - Dresden, DE
27 June - Grensrock - Menen, BE
28 June - Jera On Air, Ysselsteyn, NL
05 July - Wilde Weide - Kraggenburg, NL
18 July - Rock Herk - Herk De Stad, BE
19 July - Zwarte Cross - Lichtenvoorde, NL
09 August - Muhlen Madness Festival - Aachen, DE
14 August - HfG Kapelle - Frankfurt, DE
15 August - Bruckenfestival - Nurnberg, DE
16 August - Druckluft - Oberhausen, DE
Watch this space for more from Maria Iskariot soon. In the meantime, find them on:
Web | Instagram | YouTube | Bandcamp | Spotify
Steve Von Till (Neurosis) Announces New Solo Album - Shares Lead Single/Video "Watch Them Fade"
Steve Von Till
(poet, educator and Neurosis vocalist/guitarist…)
Announces New Album Alone in a World of Wounds
Due May 16 via Neurot Recordings
Shares Lead Single / Video “Watch Them Fade”
Upcoming Festival Performances: Roadburn (Tilburg), Prepare the Ground (Toronto), Fire in the Mountains (Blackfeet Nation, MT)
Photo By Bobby Cochran
Physically enveloping, forebodingly beautiful, and drawing on the animistic spirit of the natural world, Steve Von Till announces his latest solo album Alone in a World of Wounds, arriving May 16 via Neurot Recordings.
Ploughing a different furrow, Alone in a World of Wounds is a collection of sweeping gothic tinged Americana, tripped out drones, beautiful world weary vocal melodies and slowly unfurling cello arrangements. Initially inspired by the harmonic resonance of piano and synths and his long standing love of ambient music, Alone in a World of Wounds follows 2021’s No Wilderness Deep Enough in reflective ambience. Opening up his voice in ways he has never done before, the album's genesis came via intuitive improvisations. "The complex overtones of upright piano and synthesisers really inspired me to sing out more, to seek out the implied harmonies, and to find unique approaches within the limitations of my voice." says Von Till.
On “Watch Them Fade”, Von Till’s voice complex melodies with a rich, deep timbre. The lead single is available today alongside a stunning video by Bobby Cochran.
Listen / Share / Watch “Watch Them Fade”
Aside from music, Von Till is a poet (he published his first collection - Harvestman - in 2021) and has a deep bank of poetry and wider writing that he draws on, frequently reflecting on our place within the universe while leaning into themes of loss and longing. Likewise, it is our place in nature and - crucially - our current disconnect from it that prove key to the sonic tapestry woven on Alone in a World of Wounds. The album title itself was inspired by a quote from forester and environmental philosopher Aldo Leopold from his 1949 book A Sand County Almanac, which called for a reimagining of the relationship between people and the natural world (‘one of the penalties of an ecological educations is that one lives alone in a world of wounds’), while - outside of music - Von Till remains equally committed to education (he has been an elementary school teacher for 24 years and also serves on the board of directors for the Firekeeper Alliance non-profit which is committed to reducing suicides among the youth of the Blackfeet Nation in Montana).
While Alone in a World of Wounds may be far removed from the caustic aggression of Neurosis, make no mistake - the life-giving energy of punk rock and DIY ethic continue to provide deep inspiration and grounding to him. The search for deeper connection, living with the sorrow of our separation from the natural world, and relying on gut level instinct to get closer to the primal creative state are all key to Von Till’s process.
“It is the transcendent nature of music, the cathartic healing process where I can leave everything behind and become one with sound. When you allow yourself to go beyond the ordinary you might be fortunate enough to find a moment where you are creating in alignment with the flow of the river of the universe.”
Recorded mostly at his barn studio at home in Idaho and mixed at Circular Ruin in Brooklyn, NY, with storied producer Randall Dunn (Jóhann Jóhannsson, Sunn O))), Earth, Jim Jarmusch), Alone in a World of Wounds also boasts cover artwork from Spokane, WA based alternative process photographer Brian Deemy - who works with colloidal wet plate ‘tintype’ aesthetics, which compliment Von Till’s uniquely ancient yet grounded aesthetic, and one that perfectly matches his desire to reimagine the connection between the human and the more than human world.
“I often wonder where the psychological break was that caused the fatal delusion that we have dominion over the natural world, how it is reduced to existing solely for our benefit. Whenever that disconnect was - I believe it to be the root of most of our problems as a society, in relationships, and even within ourselves and our own minds. It always comes back to the fact that we must have a conscious shift back to understanding that we’re all part of a living animate earth: and that we need to think of the rivers and the mountains and the weather as part of us and us as part of the world. We are wild things but we’ve forgotten. Without this shift in consciousness we’re screwed. That’s the overarching theme. And when I look back on my life it’s becoming more explicit and more clear that this is always what I’ve been singing about”
Pre-Save / Pre-Order Alone in a World of Wounds Here
Steve Von Till is set to perform at Roadburn 2025 (Tilburg) next month and at Prepare The Ground (Toronto) and Fire in the Mountains (Blackfeet Nation) festivals this summer. Tickets and more information are available here - stay tuned for additional North American dates.
Alone in a World of Wounds Tracklist:
1 - The Corpse Road
2 - Watch Them Fade
3 - Horizons Undone
4 - Distance
5 - Calling Down the Darkness
6 - The Dawning of the Day (Insomnia)
7 - Old Bent Pine
8 - River of No Return
Steve Von Till Live Dates:
Apr 17 - 20: Roadburn Festival - Tilburg, NL
May 30 - Jun 1: Prepare the Ground Festival - Toronto, CAN
Jul 25 - 27: Fire in the Mountains Festival - Blackfeet Nation, MT
Paris Paloma Makes Late Night Debut On The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
PARIS PALOMA MAKES U.S. LATE NIGHT DEBUT ON
THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
WATCH PERFORMANCE OF
GOLD CERTIFIED BREAKOUT SINGLE
“LABOUR”
FEAT. THE RESISTANCE REVIVAL CHORUS HERE
"'striking debut album” – The New York Times
“Prepare to fall in love.” – British Vogue
“The English singer-songwriter’s debut swings big, tackling themes of death and patriarchal oppression through earthy imagery and dense alt-pop arrangements.” - Pitchfork
“One of new music’s most vital voices.” - DIY
"If there is a way for music to emulate dripping wax, freshly blown-out candles and the discomfort of being stared down by a table of men, Paris Paloma has done it." - The Washington Post
“Her music is powerful, evocative and supremely moving. Her debut album ' The Cacophony' captures all that grandeur and majesty, highlighting Paris as a vital new alt-pop voice.” - DORK
March 6, 2025 - Last night, Paris Paloma made her U.S. late night debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert performing her Gold-certified breakout single “labour.” Paris brought the enduring cultural anthem for women’s rights to life with powerful backing vocals from The Resistance Revival Chorus and a set inspired by the iconic feminist art installation, The Dinner Party. Watch HERE.
Experience the magic of Paris during her sold out North American headline tour now. The 15-date run builds on the excitement from her previously sold out UK, EU and US runs, where she fostered a devoted fanbase that has transformed her live shows into unforgettable events, from trading fairy messages to swapping books to impromptu fae circles.
ABOUT PARIS PALOMA:
Paris Paloma is a powerful new voice in indie folk, redefining the genre with her unnerving storytelling, haunting vocals, and a fiercely feminine perspective. Her breakthrough track “labour” has become an unyielding anthem for women’s empowerment, driving over 10.5 billion views on social media and nearly 450 million streams on Spotify alone. alone. The culturally reverberating song has soundtracked hundreds of thousands of TikTok uses, including campaign videos by KamalaHQ in support of reproductive freedoms, videos in support of Gisele Pelicot’s fight against sexual violence around the world, and, most recently, the viral run like a girl trend in showcasing women’s strength. This has led to performances on BBC’s Later…with Jools Holland and The Kelly Clarkson Show, an invitation to support the legendary Stevie Nicks at London’s Hyde Park, and early support and acclaim from The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, PAPER, Bust, CNN, Billboard, and more. In 2024, she was named YouTube’s Trending Artist on the Rise, Breakthrough Artist to Watch by Amazon, Spotify Juniper Artist to Watch and Spotify Equal Ambassador. Adding to her accolades, Paris was recently hand selected to perform “The Rider,” featured in The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. She follows in the footsteps of past performers like Ed Sheeran, Annie Lennox, Enya and more.
Cacophony, her critically-lauded 2024 debut album, landed on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart at #23 and received praise from The New York Times, Pitchfork, DIY, Dork, and many more. The album tells stories of grief, love and trauma through the lens of Greek mythology, gothic literature, and patriarchal oppression.
Listen to Cacophony HERE
Paris Paloma Headline Tour Dates:
2025
March 7 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer - SOLD OUT
March 8 - Washington, D.C. - Lincoln Theatre - SOLD OUT
March 9 - Boston, MA - Royale - SOLD OUT
March 11 - New York, NY - Webster Hall - SOLD OUT
March 13 - Toronto, ON - The Opera House - SOLD OUT
March 14 - Detroit, MI - The Majestic - SOLD OUT
March 15 - Chicago, IL - Thalia Hall - SOLD OUT
March 17 - Kansas City, MO - The Truman - SOLD OUT
March 18 - Denver, CO - The Gothic Theatre - SOLD OUT
March 21 - Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom - SOLD OUT
March 23 - Seattle, WA - The Showbox - SOLD OUT
March 25 - San Francisco, CA - The Regency Ballroom - SOLD OUT
March 27 - Los Angeles, CA - The Fonda - SOLD OUT
April 12 - Zermatt, Switzerland - Zermatt Unplugged 2025
June 5 - Manchester, United Kingdom - Albert Hall - SOLD OUT
June 6 - London, United Kingdom - O2 Sheperds Bush Empire - SOLD OUT
June 8 - Dublin, Ireland - 3Olympia Theatre - SOLD OUT
June 15 - Amstelveen, Netherlands - Amsterdamse Bostheater
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Listen to “Have U Ever Been 2 Wales,” the Joyous New Anthem From The Bug Club!
The hard-working, never-not-touring Bug Club is on the road supporting their 2024 Sub Pop debut, On the Intricate Inner Workings of the System by Means of Popular Music, or the Contemplation of Pretty Faces, Tinned Bubbles and Strife, as well as playing new songs, and also older songs. Their international 2025 live schedule, which has the band headlining tonight (Thursday, February 27th) at London’s Electric Ballroom, currently ends at The End of the Road Festival in Dorset, UK (Saturday, August 30th).
Highlights for this announcement include The Bug Club’s North American dates (March 25th-April 11th), European club shows (April 29th-May 15th), and their international festival appearances (May 30th-August 31st; select dates)
Please find a complete list of tour dates below.
UK, Late Winter 2025
Thu. Feb. 27 - London, UK - Electric Ballroom *
Fri. Feb. 28 - Cardiff, UK - Tramshed +
Sat. Mar. 01 - Birmingham, UK - Hare & Hound #
* w/ Holiday Ghosts, John Myrtle
+ w/ Holiday Ghosts, The Family Battenburg
# w/ Getdown Services
North America, Spring 2025
Tue. Mar. 25 - Toronto, ON - Longboat Hall !
Thu. Mar. 27 - Portland, OR - Polaris Hall
Fri. Mar. 28- Seattle, WA - The Vera Project
Sat. Mar. 29 - Baker City, OR Churchill School
Sun. Mar. 30 - Boise, ID - Treefort Festival
Tue. Apr. 01 - Denver, CO - Hi-Dive
Thu. Apr. 03 - Oklahoma City, OK - 89th Street
Fri. Apr. 04 - Austin, TX - The Ballroom Texas
Sat. Apr. 05 - Denton, TX - Rubber Gloves
Sun. Apr. 06 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall
Wed. Apr. 09 - Las Vegas, NV - Swan Dive
Thu. Apr. 10 - Los Angeles, CA - Lodge Room
Fri. Apr. 11 - San Diego, CA - Whistle Stop
! @ the We Are Busy Bodies 20th Anniversary Festival
Europe, Spring 2025
Tue. Apr. 29 - Brugge, BE - Cactus Club
Wed. Apr. 30 - Eindhoven, NL - Altstadt
Thu. May 01 - Nijmegen, NL - Doornroosje
Fri. May 02 - Utrecht, NL - De Nijverheid
Sat. May 03 - Groningen, NL - Vera
Mon. May 05 - Berlin, DE - Privatclub
Tue. May 06 - Hamburg, DE - Molotow Skybar
Wed. May 07 - Köln, DE - Blue Shell
Fri. May 09 - Milan, IT - Arci Bellezza
Sat. May 10 - Ravenna, IT - Bronson
Tue. May 13 - Paris, FR - Supersonic
Wed. May 14 - Lille, FR - L’Aeronef
Thu. May 15 - Antwerp, BE - Trix
US/UK Summer Festivals / Support Shows 2025
Sat. May 31 - Cheltenham, UK - Wychwood Festival
Fri. Jun 20 - Nelsonville, OH - Nelsonville Art & Music Festival
Sat. Jun. 21 - Nelsonville, OH - Nelsonville Art & Music Festival
Sun. Jun. 22 - Nelsonville, OH - Nelsonville Art & Music Festival
Sat. Jul. 26 - Thirsk, UK - Deer Shed Festival
Wed. Aug. 27 - Sheffield, UK - Don Valley Stadium ^
Sat. Aug. 30 - Dorset, UK - End of the Road Festival
^ w/ Queens of the Stone Age
The Bug Club’s On the Intricate Inner Workings of the System… is out now worldwide from Sub Pop. The album, which features feel-good ditties “Quality Pints,” and “Lonsdale Slipons,” was produced and mixed by Tom Rees at Rat Trap Studios in Cardiff, Wales, and mastered by Mikey Young.
On the Intricate Inner Workings of the System sees the band serve up a beefy slab of their signature Modern-Lovers-meets-Nuggets garage rock, featuring B-52’s call-and-response fun mixed with AC/DC power chord grunt (read more at Sub Pop).
The album and its singles saw support from the likes of NME, BBC, KEXP, Bandcamp Daily, Brooklyn Vegan, PASTE, Stereogum, SeeSaw, Dusted, The Stranger Rosy Overdrive, Glide, and more. NME said, “…its 11 songs crackle with incisive melodies and funny pop culture-addled lyrics – they reference The Great Escape’s Virgil Hilts one minute, and move on to the horror of Lonsdale slip on daps the next – but they’re in and out in under 26 minutes. Zero fat.”
The Bug Club’s On the Intricate Inner Workings of the System… is available on CD/LP/DSPs from the Sub Pop Mega Mart (North America), Mega Mart 2 (UK/EU), and independent retailers worldwide.
TEEN MORTGAGE DROP NEW SONG FROM DEBUT ALBUM
TEEN MORTGAGE DROP NEW SONG FROM DEBUT ALBUM
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR “PARTY”
TOUR DATES KICK OF NEXT MONTH
Photo credit: Jimmy Fontaine
DMV-by-way-of-the-U.K. punk duo Teen Mortgage announced their debut album, Devil Ultrasonic Dream, last month, and today they’re back with a new offering, “Party.” The track arrives alongside a D’ana Bugs-directed video. Filmed in hell with a live studio audience of demons and ghouls, the band barrels through the song via a JBTV-emulated performance.
All streaming to “Party”: https://teenmortgage.lnk.to/party
Available April 11 via Roadrunner Records, the album’s title, Devil Ultrasonic Dream, leans into the 1980s-era satanic panic in rock and roll—especially as the country lurches further into Christian theocracy and censorship. “Devil Ultrasonic Dream,” explains frontman James Guile, “is about realizing a fantasy that Christian fascists don’t understand or want you to have. The devil—Satan—has always been a symbol of counterculture.” The song follows first single “Box.”
The band recently announced a U.S. tour in support of the album. Kicking off April 8 in Richmond, VA, the 26-date run will make stops in Atlanta, Los Angeles (a second show was just added with the sellout of the first date), San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, Detroit, New York, and more before concluding May 17 in Baltimore. Tickets for the tour are on sale now. Support will include Babe Haven, Spoon Benders, and Upchuck on select dates. Tickets to all shows can be found here.
Originally from England, Guile had been toying with the Teen Mortgage project under various monikers for years, crafting a sound steeped in sociopolitical commentary and built for the mosh pit, heavily influenced by classic ’80s punk. After relocating to Maryland five years ago, he connected with drummer (and former nurse) Edward Barakauskas via a Craigslist ad. Since then, the duo have spent years building Teen Mortgage’s presence in the DMV scene. In between a global pandemic and Barakauskas serving as an ER frontline worker, they managed to drop an EP and a string of singles before signing to Roadrunner Records in 2024. Teen Mortgage has earned support slots with a stacked list of artists, from Weezer, Smashing Pumpkins, OFF!, and Alkaline Trio to Hotline TNT, Die Spitz, Wine Lips, and more.
TEEN MORTGAGE TOUR DATES
4/8 - Richmond, VA - The Camel
4/9 - Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle Back Room
4/11 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl
4/12 - Nashville, TN - The Blue Room
4/14 - New Orleans, LA - Siberia
4/16 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall
4/17 - Austin, TX - Mohawk Inside
4/18 - San Antonio, TX - Paper Tiger
4/19 - Dallas, TX - Club Dada
4/21 - Phoenix, AZ - The Rebel Lounge
4/24 - Los Angeles, CA - Zebulon
4/26 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom Of The Hill
4/26 - Portland, OR - Polaris Hall
4/29 - Seattle, WA - Madame Lou’s
4/30 - Vancouver, BC - Fox Cabaret
5/2 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
5/3 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theater
5/5 - Kansas City, MO - Encore
5/7 - Minneapolis, MN - 77th Street Entry
5/8 - Chicago, IL - Cobra Lounge
5/9 - Detroit, MI - The Sanctuary
5/10 - Toronto, ON - Hard Luck Bar
5/12 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda’s
5/13 - Cambridge, MA - Sonia
5/15 - Brooklyn, NY - Tv Eve
5/17 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery
Devil Ultrasonic Dream TRACKLIST
Devil Ultrasonic Dream
Ride
Rip
Party
Possessed
Personal Hell
Disappear
Control
Box
Lose My Mind
I Don’t Wanna Know
For more on Teen Mortgage
March 5, 2025
TEI SHI SHARES NEW SINGLE AND VISUAL "BEST BE LEAVING"; ANNOUNCES TWO SPECIAL SHOWS
TEI SHI
SHARES NEW SINGLE AND VISUAL
ANNOUNCES TWO SPECIAL WEST COAST SHOWS
TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 7TH; PURCHASE HERE
Photo Credit: Matues Porto
Today, Canadian-Colombian indie pop auteur Tei Shi makes a powerful return with her latest single and first offering of the year, “Best Be Leaving”, a deeply personal and introspective track that touches on the inevitability of letting go. The empowering and cathartic track signals a new creative era for Tei Shi, offering a glimpse into a new body of work born from a transformative retreat. Coinciding with today’s news, Tei Shi has announced two special headlining shows this Spring: Pappy & Harriet’s in Joshua Tree on May 15th and the Constellation Room in Santa Ana on May 16th. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 AM local time. Purchase tickets here.
“‘Best Be Leaving’ is a song about letting go of someone you love. It's about the lonely fact that sometimes relationships hit a place where the best thing you can do is walk away.” Tei Shi reflects. “Throughout life we're all saying goodbye to or walking away from someone at any given moment...it's part of navigating our lives and the world, and for me that was real in a few different, important relationships in my life when I wrote the song. ‘Best Be Leaving’ is kind of my bittersweet soundtrack to that realization.”
Written during a week-long creative retreat in the backwoods of Vancouver Island, Canada, “Best Be Leaving” showcases Tei Shi’s fusion of ethereal melodies with her signature whisper-laden vocals, raw lyricism, and evocative production, done alongside longtime collaborators Noah Beresin and Tommy English. The accompanying visualizer serves as a symbolic act of catharsis as we see Tei Shi shedding her long hair in front of the camera during the creation of the song’s artwork. Embracing the song’s meaning, an ever-evolving Tei Shi steps into a bold new and fully independent artistic era.
Watch “Best Be Leaving” HERE
The single follows a run of intimate, sold-out jazz club performances in New York and Los Angeles, where she reimagined her catalog and performed covers and standards alongside prolific jazz musicians on both coasts. It comes on the heels of her critically acclaimed eponymous independent album Valerie, and a sold-out five-show run in New York City, where she captivated audiences in I Can’t Make Sense, a gripping new play written by her friend and collaborator, Vogue Giambri. The play was inspired by Giambri’s personal experience of losing her mother in 2023 while on tour with Tei Shi, supporting Kimbra.
Building on the momentum of Valerie and her theatrical debut, Tei Shi carves out her own space in the musical landscape. Known for weaving vulnerability into lush, genre-bending soundscapes, Tei Shi seamlessly blends pop, R&B, indie shoegaze, tropicalia, and bachata influences with dynamic storytelling and bilingual lyricism, further solidifying her place as one of today’s most intriguing and compelling artists.
Watch the official visualizer for “Best Be Leaving”
https://youtu.be/i3fThztSQD4?si=BPmJIRFQEirMUxV8
Listen to “Best Be Leaving”
UPCOMING TEI SHI SHOWS
5/15 - Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room
5/16 - Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet’s
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