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Mdou Moctar shares a song of protest on behalf of his continent in the blazing “Afrique Victime”

Rob H·April 1, 2021

Tuareg guitarist and songwriter Mdou Moctar is releasing a new album called Afrique Victime next month – his...

Rob H·March 9, 2021

Lucy Dacus has returned with her first new solo song since the conclusion of her 2019 project; it’s...

Rob H·March 2, 2021

We last brought you news of Mdou Moctar back in October when he shared “Chismiten” and announced his...

Ray Finlayson·February 26, 2021

Since the release of her bare and devastating 2015 debut album Sprained Ankle, Julien Baker has risen step...

Rob H·February 3, 2021

With Julien Baker‘s highly-anticipated third album Little Oblivions arriving at the end of the month, excitement is high....

Rob H·January 13, 2021

Julien Baker‘s new album Little Oblivions, out next month, is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated albums...

Rob H·December 21, 2020

Darkside, as you’re probably all aware, was the short-lived art-jazz-pop project of Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington, who...

Conor Lochrie·November 4, 2020

In many ways, Yo La Tengo are the quintessential cover band. Not in the sad and tired group-singing-too-many-beach-boys-songs-at-a-wedding...

Rob H·October 21, 2020

Julien Baker‘s star rose unquanitifiably with the release of her second album Turn Out The Lights and the...

Chase McMullen·October 7, 2020

It’s understandable if you’re not familiar with Mdou Moctar, but one thing is certain: you’re soon sure to...