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In a song released ahead of Lord Huron's new album, the frontman/guitarist wonders, via impassioned vocals with a tinge of desperation, "if no one lives forever, who laughs last?" The query is repeated, monotone into a payphone, by actor Kristen Stewart, who appears on the song and in the David Lynch-ian fever dream of a video for "Who Laughs Last."

Too Much is a 10-episode riff on the great Richard Curtis romcom model, complete with nods to the Jane Austen period dramas that gave him his template.

The trio of Londoners, Nina Cristante, Sam Fenton, and Jezmi Fehmi, create a sound that’s a mix of slacker rock with unique emotional resonance, showcasing a shared depth in their collaborative vocals.

Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services, including albums from artists like Lorde, Frankie Cosmos, and Blonde Redhead.

"It started with one brand and one show, ten years ago, and now we're averaging more than 1,100 shows every year in 60 cities across the U.S., Canada and the U.K. It's amazing."

After years in Dublin, the Galwegian musician returned to her home village on the shores of Lough Corrib in the midst of the pandemic.

Different, nostalgic, raw, and unapologetically theatrical—Nadia Kazmi’s The War Inside blends 80s influences with a powerful emotional core and chaotic sonic elements.

The 10 year anniversary of an album that changed the course of the life of San Fermin as a unit, also marks the 10 year anniversary of a story that also changed the course of my career as a music journalist.

"This is the sexiest possible brand partnership what on earth," one Instagram fan commented, while another joked "Babe wake up the long awaited and feverishly anticipated Bon iver fish dropped."

Following the arrest of Joseph Seiders on serious charges, the New Pornographers band has expressed their shock and devastation, severing all ties with him.

It is with a resounding sadness that the Hurley family announces the recent sudden passing of the inimitable Michael Hurley. The 'Godfather of freak folk' was, for a prolific half-century, the purveyor of an eccentric genius and compassionate wit.

The Wombats are hitting the O2 Arena in London on March 19, 2025, performing in support of their latest album, Oh! The Ocean.

"I pulled out my poetry book, gave it to Theo and was like, 'I write sometimes, if you need lyrical inspiration.' And on the spot, this was our second time ever hanging out, Theo opened it up and started playing and singing my lyrics."

"Los Angeles has given Hit the North Records a lot since the label's inception here in August 2022. I am not someone from L.A., nor from the U.S., yet as a city, it has offered me..."

Aftab's boundless music intertwines jazz, electronica, neo-Sufi, and more, showcasing her unique singing style honed from diverse musical influences.

Schmidt reflects on a meaningful plane ride experience, capturing the loneliness both in solitude and in the company of someone who doesn't fulfill emotional needs.

Noise Pop's 2025 music festival will feature a diverse lineup including Soccer Mommy and American Football, celebrating the uniqueness of indie music and local culture.