Mitski - "I'll Change for You"

By -

Photo by Lexie Alley

For her latest single from her upcoming semi-concept album about a reclusive woman living in an unkempt house, Mitski is going full on crooner. "I'll Change for You" sounds more like a jazz standard than an indie rock or singer-songwriter release. The song is enchanting and captivates the listener more and more as it goes on. It's also a fantastic showcase for Mitski's vocal abilities. It sounds like a song that could have been released nearly a century ago while still sounding fully modern. It might sound like a standard, but it would be a standard through the lens of Mitski's creativity.

You can watch the video for "I'll Change for You" below. Nothing's About to Happen to Me is due out February 27 on Dead Oceans, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Mitski, check out the artist's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the video.


Mon. March 2 – New York, NY @ The Shed #
Tue. March 3 – New York, NY @ The Shed #
Wed. March 4 – New York, NY @ The Shed #
Fri. March 6 – New York, NY @ The Shed *
Sat. March 7 – New York, NY @ The Shed *
Mon. March 9 – New York, NY @ The Shed *
Mon. March 23 – Mexico City, MX @ Auditorio Nacional $
Mon. March 30 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood High ^
Tue. March 31 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood High ^
Thu. April 2 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood High ^
Fri. April 3 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood High ^
Sat. April 4 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood High ^
Sat. May 2 – Istanbul, TR @ Kucukciftlik Park ⇗
Tue. May 5 – Paris, FR @ Zenith Paris - La Villette %
Wed. May 6 – Amsterdam, NL @ AFAS Live !
Thu. May 7 – Amsterdam, NL @ AFAS Live !
Sat. May 9 – Brussels, BE @ Forest National +
Thu. May 21 – London, UK @ Royal Albert Hall +
Fri. May 29 – Sydney, AU @ Sydney Opera House
Sat. May 30 – Sydney, AU @ Sydney Opera House
Sun. May 31 – Sydney, AU @ Sydney Opera House
Mon. June 1 – Sydney, AU @ Sydney Opera House
Tue. July 14 – Manila, PH @ Mall of Asia Arena ~
Thu. July 16 – Bangkok, TH @ UOB Live ~
Sat. July 18 – Jakarta, ID @ Tennis Indoor Senayan ~
Mon. July 20 – Kuala Lumpur, MY @ Zepp KL ~
Tue. July 21 – Singapore, SG @ The Star Theatre ~

# = w/ special guest Sex Week
* = w/ special guest Gustaf
$ = w/ special guest La Zorra Zapata
^ = w/ special guest Haley Heynderickx
⇗ = w/ special guest Canozan
% = w/ special guest Maria Somerville
! = w/ special guest Tarta Relena
+ = w/ special guest Gwenifer Raymond
~ = an evening with

On Repeat...

Sean Thomas Gerard - "Bright Side"

By -
Image
Photo by Heather DeFoggi Gerard For his upcoming album, Sean Thomas Gerard recorded in the corner of his garage which is also a playroom for his two daughters. Somehow, you can hear that vibe in his latest single, "Bright Side." The song just feels like home. It's a laid back indie folk/singer-songwriter track that is overflowing with warmth. The sing is on the mainstream side of its genres, but when you nail a sound like Gerard has, there's certainly nothing wrong with that. This is the type of song that is pleasant and enjoyable when you first start it, and then you end up liking it more and more as it goes. By the time it's over, you're going to want to listen again. By the third or fourth listen, "Bright Side" is going to end up one of your favorite songs of this young year. Sean Thomas Gerard says of his music: “I think about some day when I'm gone, my kids will be able to put on my records and feel like they can spend time with me again....
Read more

The Cairo Gang - "Be What You Are"

By -
Image
Photo by Rachel Cassels The Cairo Gang is mostly Emmett Kelly, who recorded most of their upcoming album, Goes Missing,  on his own while travelling. "Be What You Are" is pure pop gold, reminiscent of British invasion bands like The Kinks and The Zombies. It features jangly guitars and some of the most infectious layered vocals you've heard in years. Luckily the beauty of this style of music is that it never quite sounds dated. It might sound like it's from a certain era that happened 50 years ago, but everything you've ever listened to since then borrows so heavily from it that it always sounds current. It's the kind of music you wish you hadn't missed, only now you haven't. Goes Missing  is due out June 23rd on God? Records. You can pre-order the album now, and be sure to check out The Cairo Gang's Facebook . Listen to "Be What You Are" below, and below that are tour dates, many opening for Mikal Cronin. Sat. Sept. 5 - Portlan...
Read more

DJ Haram featuring Bbymutha, SHA RAY, & August Fanon - "Fishnets"

By -
Image
Photo by Sultana Garritano Brooklyn's DJ Haram has a new single out that shows off her trademark boom bap sprinkled with Middle Eastern instrumentation sound. "Fishnets" features verses from Bbymutha, SHA RAY, and August Fanon, and has an intense and almost menacing vibe, despite being an absolute banger of a track. It's hypnotic and immediately grabs your attention, and if you're unfamiliar with the trio of rappers on the song, you're sure to start pulling up their bodies of work. "Fishnets" is one of those songs that just feels cool and makes you need to hear more from all of the artists involved.  DJ Haram says of her latest single: "‘Fishnets’ is for the eclectic bad bitches. The people united will never be defeated." You can listen to "Fishnets" below. Beside Myself is due out July 18 on Hyperdub, and is available for pre-order here . For more on DJ Haram, check out the artist on Instagram and Twitter . Upcoming tour dates a...
Read more