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Florist Announce Tour, Share New Song "This Was a Gift"

Florist's new song "This Was a Gift" explores enduring relationships through life's challenges, emphasizing vulnerability and community. [ more ]

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We were exhausted mentally unwell': Empire of the Sun on the downside of success and rising again

Empire of the Sun is in a peak creative phase, working on their fifth album with a commitment to authenticity and sensitivity toward cultural issues. [ more ]

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Edie Brickell and Trever Hagen on the Improvised Magic of Heavy MakeUp's Here It Comes: Podcast

The album Here It Comes was created through completely improvised sessions, reflecting a unique creative process. [ more ]

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NIKI on Her New Album Buzz, Her Identity Crisis, and Why No One Will Save You: Podcast

NIKI's album 'Buzz' reflects her personal growth and transformation through an identity crisis, showcasing her journey to self-assurance. [ more ]

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NYC's cultural commentators BODEGA have announced Brand On The Run, the deluxe edition of their album, Our Brand Could Be Yr Life.

The expanded edition of the album features previously unreleased tracks and pays homage to novels and underground rock music. [ more ]

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Lauren Mayberry's Lush Pop Ecstasy, and 13 More New Songs

Lauren Mayberry's new track showcases defiance and liberation in the face of paranoia.

Katie Crutchfield's song beautifully balances vulnerability and warmth amidst despair. [ more ]

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Florist Announce Tour, Share New Song "This Was a Gift"

Florist's new song "This Was a Gift" explores enduring relationships through life's challenges, emphasizing vulnerability and community. [ more ]

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We were exhausted mentally unwell': Empire of the Sun on the downside of success and rising again

Empire of the Sun is in a peak creative phase, working on their fifth album with a commitment to authenticity and sensitivity toward cultural issues. [ more ]

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Edie Brickell and Trever Hagen on the Improvised Magic of Heavy MakeUp's Here It Comes: Podcast

The album Here It Comes was created through completely improvised sessions, reflecting a unique creative process. [ more ]

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NIKI on Her New Album Buzz, Her Identity Crisis, and Why No One Will Save You: Podcast

NIKI's album 'Buzz' reflects her personal growth and transformation through an identity crisis, showcasing her journey to self-assurance. [ more ]

The Line of Best Fit

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NYC's cultural commentators BODEGA have announced Brand On The Run, the deluxe edition of their album, Our Brand Could Be Yr Life.

The expanded edition of the album features previously unreleased tracks and pays homage to novels and underground rock music. [ more ]

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Beabadoobee

Beabadoobee's new album blends gritty realism with emotional sensitivity, making her a unique voice in contemporary music. [ more ]

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Billy Marrows 'A Grande Familia' band at the Vortex

Billy Marrows' album 'Penelope' weaves personal stories into rich, orchestral jazz compositions, honoring his mother's legacy through music. [ more ]

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Delicate Steve: Delicate Steve Sings

Delicate Steve's album 'Delicate Steve Sings' lacks the engaging qualities of his previous work, resulting in uninspired easy listening. [ more ]

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Beabadoobee

Beabadoobee's new album blends gritty realism with emotional sensitivity, making her a unique voice in contemporary music. [ more ]

London Jazz News

London music

Billy Marrows 'A Grande Familia' band at the Vortex

Billy Marrows' album 'Penelope' weaves personal stories into rich, orchestral jazz compositions, honoring his mother's legacy through music. [ more ]

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Delicate Steve: Delicate Steve Sings

Delicate Steve's album 'Delicate Steve Sings' lacks the engaging qualities of his previous work, resulting in uninspired easy listening. [ more ]

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Tribulation announce new album, unveil single "Tainted Skies"

Tribulation announces new goth-tinged album 'Sub Rosa in Æternum' with melodic guitar lines and clean-sung vocals. [ more ]

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Billie Eilish's New Song Reminds Me Of 'Baby Reindeer'

Billie Eilish's album delves into personal experiences including stalking. [ more ]

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Mdou Moctar announce openers for tour, add Bowery Ballroom show

Mdou Moctar's new album Funeral for Justice tour details. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift hits 1bn Spotify streams in a week with Tortured Poets Department

Taylor Swift's album The Tortured Poets Department made history by reaching 1 billion Spotify streams in a week. [ more ]

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Jennifer Lopez disappointed' by 'embarrassing' concert sales but vows to move on

Jennifer Lopez faces setbacks with album and tour but remains focused on next project. [ more ]

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Usher to Follow 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show With North American Tour

Usher will perform at the halftime show of Super Bowl LVIII.

Usher has announced a North American tour called the Past Present Future Tour starting in August. [ more ]

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Bleachers Announce 2024 U.S. Tour Dates

Bleachers is going on tour in support of their new album.

The album will be released on March 8. [ more ]

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Chicago

Mdou Moctar announce openers for tour, add Bowery Ballroom show

Mdou Moctar's new album Funeral for Justice tour details. [ more ]

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Music

Taylor Swift hits 1bn Spotify streams in a week with Tortured Poets Department

Taylor Swift's album The Tortured Poets Department made history by reaching 1 billion Spotify streams in a week. [ more ]

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Jennifer Lopez disappointed' by 'embarrassing' concert sales but vows to move on

Jennifer Lopez faces setbacks with album and tour but remains focused on next project. [ more ]

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Usher to Follow 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show With North American Tour

Usher will perform at the halftime show of Super Bowl LVIII.

Usher has announced a North American tour called the Past Present Future Tour starting in August. [ more ]

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Bleachers Announce 2024 U.S. Tour Dates

Bleachers is going on tour in support of their new album.

The album will be released on March 8. [ more ]

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Kittie announce first new album in 13 Years, unveil single "Vultures"

Kittie announced first album in 13 years titled 'Fire' to be released on June 21st via Sumerian Records. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift's new album becomes Spotify's most-streamed in a day

Taylor Swift's album 'The Tortured Poets Department' broke Spotify records with most streams and most-streamed artist in a day. [ more ]

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Saoirse Hanley: I'm a huge Swiftie but I refuse to analyse her every move to death any more - I just enjoy the music instead

Taylor Swift's new album The Tortured Poets Department is sparking speculation about her personal life post-breakup, but some fans are tired of overanalyzing. [ more ]

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Stevie Nicks writes moving poem about heartbreak for Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department': 'For T and me'

Stevie Nicks collaborated with Taylor Swift on her album, 'The Tortured Poets Department', contributing a heartfelt poem about heartbreak. [ more ]

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Poetic justice - Taylor Swift spills bad blood on 'The Tortured Poets Department': review

Taylor Swift's newest album features raw, honest lyrics showcasing her 'IDGAF' era, with specific references likely aimed at her exes. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets' Tracklist Has Fans Convinced It's About Joe Alwyn

Fans speculate that Taylor Swift's upcoming album is about her ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn.

The album's tracklist contains references to their relationship. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift Unveils Tracklist for The Tortured Poets Department

Taylor Swift has unveiled the tracklist for her upcoming album The Tortured Poets Department, which includes 16 songs and one bonus track.

The album features guest appearances from Post Malone and Florence and the Machine. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift's new album becomes Spotify's most-streamed in a day

Taylor Swift's album 'The Tortured Poets Department' broke Spotify records with most streams and most-streamed artist in a day. [ more ]

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Saoirse Hanley: I'm a huge Swiftie but I refuse to analyse her every move to death any more - I just enjoy the music instead

Taylor Swift's new album The Tortured Poets Department is sparking speculation about her personal life post-breakup, but some fans are tired of overanalyzing. [ more ]

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Stevie Nicks writes moving poem about heartbreak for Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department': 'For T and me'

Stevie Nicks collaborated with Taylor Swift on her album, 'The Tortured Poets Department', contributing a heartfelt poem about heartbreak. [ more ]

New York Post

Music

Poetic justice - Taylor Swift spills bad blood on 'The Tortured Poets Department': review

Taylor Swift's newest album features raw, honest lyrics showcasing her 'IDGAF' era, with specific references likely aimed at her exes. [ more ]

Bustle

Music

Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets' Tracklist Has Fans Convinced It's About Joe Alwyn

Fans speculate that Taylor Swift's upcoming album is about her ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn.

The album's tracklist contains references to their relationship. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift Unveils Tracklist for The Tortured Poets Department

Taylor Swift has unveiled the tracklist for her upcoming album The Tortured Poets Department, which includes 16 songs and one bonus track.

The album features guest appearances from Post Malone and Florence and the Machine. [ more ]

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J. Cole responds to Kendrick Lamar on surprise new album, Might Delete Later

J. Cole released surprise album 'Might Delete Later'

Closing track includes response to Kendrick Lamar's diss [ more ]

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Beyonce's Cowboy Carter was inspired by western films from Tarantino, Scorsese

Each song in Beyoncé's new album, Cowboy Country, is inspired by a specific Western film.

The album features collaborations with big names like Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, and Dolly Parton. [ more ]

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Beyonce Releases New Album Cowboy Carter: Listen and Read the Full Credits

Rootsy era with Cowboy Carter album

Diverse collaborations and covers in the album [ more ]

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Here's Everything We Know So Far About Beyonce's New Album

Beyoncé's new album is called Act II.

The album will be country-inspired.

The release date is set for March 29, 2024. [ more ]

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Beyonce Releases Two New Songs During the Super Bowl, Teasing More to Come

Beyoncé releases teaser video for 'act ii' on March 29

Two new songs, 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 carriages,' are announced [ more ]

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Beyonce's Cowboy Carter was inspired by western films from Tarantino, Scorsese

Each song in Beyoncé's new album, Cowboy Country, is inspired by a specific Western film.

The album features collaborations with big names like Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, and Dolly Parton. [ more ]

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Beyonce Releases New Album Cowboy Carter: Listen and Read the Full Credits

Rootsy era with Cowboy Carter album

Diverse collaborations and covers in the album [ more ]

Secret NYC

Music

Here's Everything We Know So Far About Beyonce's New Album

Beyoncé's new album is called Act II.

The album will be country-inspired.

The release date is set for March 29, 2024. [ more ]

Kqed

Music

Beyonce Releases Two New Songs During the Super Bowl, Teasing More to Come

Beyoncé releases teaser video for 'act ii' on March 29

Two new songs, 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 carriages,' are announced [ more ]

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7 months ago

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Hauser on Why Classical Music Still Resonates: "Now Everything Is Just Fast-Forward, Jump-Forward, Junk Music"

Hauser discusses his new album Classic II, a sequel to his 2020 project reinterpreting classical songs.

He highlights the enduring appeal of classical music and the importance of preserving it amidst today's music landscape. [ more ]

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Rob Cope - 'Gemini'

Rob Cope's second album on the Ubuntu Music label features a talented band including Andy Scott, Paul Clarvis, and Liam Noble.

The line-up's classical/jazz roots are deeply entwined, with the musicians having extensive experience in both genres. [ more ]

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7 months ago

Music

Hauser on Why Classical Music Still Resonates: "Now Everything Is Just Fast-Forward, Jump-Forward, Junk Music"

Hauser discusses his new album Classic II, a sequel to his 2020 project reinterpreting classical songs.

He highlights the enduring appeal of classical music and the importance of preserving it amidst today's music landscape. [ more ]

London Jazz News

London music

Rob Cope - 'Gemini'

Rob Cope's second album on the Ubuntu Music label features a talented band including Andy Scott, Paul Clarvis, and Liam Noble.

The line-up's classical/jazz roots are deeply entwined, with the musicians having extensive experience in both genres. [ more ]

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Laura Jane Grace on the Most Painful and Surprising Music of Her Career

Laura Jane Grace discusses her recent car accident and her feelings about her time in St. Louis

She talks about her latest album and her relationship with her bandmates in Against Me! [ more ]

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This is... what? Jennifer Lopez's 'This Is Me... Now' proves that sometimes art and amor just don't mix

Jennifer Lopez's new album, 'This Is Me... Now,' focuses on her romance with Ben Affleck.

The album is considered a weaker sequel to her previous album, 'This Is Me... Then.' [ more ]

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Madi Diaz: Weird Faith

Weird Faith is Madi Diaz's new album that explores the paradoxes of falling in love.

Diaz's career took off after the release of her previous album History of a Feeling. [ more ]

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Declan McKenna Breaks Down New Album What Happened to the Beach? Track by Track: Exclusive

What Happened to the Beach? is Declan McKenna's new album, following Zeroes.

The album showcases McKenna's development of a more relaxed and joyful style. [ more ]

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Chelsea Wolfe says witchcraft and sobriety informed her latest album | amNewYork

Chelsea Wolfe's album explores themes of witchcraft and spirituality, but the process of making it was a time of healing and relinquishing control.

Wolfe's songwriting process for her album involved embracing different genres, such as trip-hop, and working with a producer who transformed her rock-sounding songs. [ more ]

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Lil Jon will finally turn it down, release guided meditation album

Lil Jon plans to release a guided meditation album on February 16th.

The album is described as being truthful to Lil Jon's personal life and his focus on fitness and wellness. [ more ]

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Adele says she will tour again

Adele has indicated that she will tour again after her Las Vegas residency.

She mentioned that the tour will follow the release of her next album. [ more ]

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Justice announce new album 'Hyperdrama,' team with Tame Impala for new song

Justice have announced their first album in nearly eight years called Hyperdrama.

The album includes a disco-infused collaboration with Tame Impala as well as a techno-inspired track. [ more ]

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Mondays with Morgan: Dave Stryker and Bob Mintzer - new album 'Groove Street'

Stryker and Mintzer discuss their collaboration on the album Groove Street

The album features their cover of Wayne Shorter's 'Infant Eyes' [ more ]

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Listen to Ariana Grande's New Song "Yes, And?"

Ariana Grande has released her new song 'Yes, And?' which is her first solo single since 2020.

The single's artwork will be one of the cover variants for her forthcoming album. [ more ]

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43 Metal Albums We're Anticipating in 2024

Metal Blade-signed band 200 Stab Wounds confirmed their sophomore album will be released in 2024.

Alcest is working on a new album, recording drums in the same room as their previous album sessions. [ more ]

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Kelly Clarkson Unexpectedly Helps Marry Couple On New Year's Eve

Kelly Clarkson officiated a gay couple's wedding during her Las Vegas residency concert.

The wedding ceremony was impromptu and took place in the middle of Clarkson's performance. [ more ]

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Taylor Swift's year in numbers: over 100 award nominations, 66 tour dates, 8 Chiefs games and more

2023 (Taylor's Version).

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Although Taylor Swift was already one of the biggest names in the music industry, she somehow took her career to new heights in 2023.

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The Year's Best Movies, TV Shows, and Books

The Atlantic's Culture team compiled lists of the best movies, TV shows, albums, books, and podcasts of 2023.

The music industry faced concerns about market saturation, but great albums of the year showcased more melodies, breakthroughs, and art. [ more ]

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The 10 Best Albums of 2023

The best albums of 2023 were actually released in 2022.Taylor Swift and Beyoncé dominated the year through global stadium tours, blockbuster movies, and countless digital column inches.

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Los mejores discos de 2023

Jon Pareles Mis albumes mas memorables de 2023 estan llenos de reflexiones personales, no de grandiosas declaraciones.

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Mondays with Morgan: Steve Davis (new album 'Steve Davis Meets Hank Jones, Volume 1)

Trombonist Steve Davis recounts his experience recording with pianist Hank Jones in his new album

The album, titled 'Steve Davis Meets Hank Jones', finally sees the light of day after being recorded in 2008 [ more ]

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Sonic Youth announce reissue of Walls Have Ears bootleg, reveal early "Expressway To Yr Skull" recording

Sonic Youth is reissuing their lost bootleg, Walls Have Ears, on February 9th, 2024.

The album features recordings of three live performances by the band, showcasing their experimental and artful style. [ more ]

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Listen to Lana Del Rey's gorgeous "Take Me Home, Country Roads" cover

Lana Del Rey has released a cover of 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' with producer Zachary Dawes.

Her cover maintains the charm of the original while adding a Lana twist.

Lana Del Rey's album 'Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd' has received critical acclaim and is nominated for multiple Grammys. [ more ]

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Dolly Parton's Rockstar is her highest-charting album ever

Dolly Parton's latest album, Rockstar, has debuted at No. 3 on the charts, making it her highest-charting album to date.

Rockstar features appearances from a multitude of rock icons including Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, and many more.

The album's commercial success can be attributed to its physical sales, with various CD and vinyl formats available. [ more ]

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Listen to Lana Del Rey's gorgeous "Take Me Home, Country Roads" cover

Lana Del Rey has released a cover of 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' with producer Zachary Dawes.

Her cover maintains the charm of the original while adding a Lana twist.

Lana Del Rey's album 'Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd' has received critical acclaim and is nominated for multiple Grammys. [ more ]

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Dolly Parton's Rockstar is her highest-charting album ever

Dolly Parton's latest album, Rockstar, has debuted at No. 3 on the charts, making it her highest-charting album to date.

Rockstar features appearances from a multitude of rock icons including Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, and many more.

The album's commercial success can be attributed to its physical sales, with various CD and vinyl formats available. [ more ]

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Yard Act Share Video for New Song "Petroleum"

Leeds rock band Yard Act has released a new track called "Petroleum" along with a music video.

The video features New Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo and continues the storyline from previous videos.

Yard Act's new album, Where's My Utopia?, will be released on March 1. [ more ]

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