Chris DeVille

Kikagaku Moyo – “Gypsy Davey” & “Mushi No Uta”

Kikagaku Moyo are one of the most consistently rewarding psych bands going, and they've proven it again today with a contribution to the Sub Pop…

Chris DeVille | February 24, 2020 - 1:01 pm

Third Man Announces Unearthed Album Release And Reunion Show From ‘80s Detroit Punk Band The Pathetx

We like to have a bit of fun at Jack White's expense around here, but I genuinely love seeing him use his considerable music-biz leeway…

Chris DeVille | February 24, 2020 - 11:19 am

Stream The Native Cats’ Two Creation Myths 7″

The Native Cats are a duo from the Tasmanian town of Hobart who've been at it for a dozen years now, making noise alongside likeminded…

Chris DeVille | February 24, 2020 - 10:45 am

No Age – “Turned To String”

"Turned To String" is the first song we're hearing from Goons Be Gone, a new No Age album dropping in June. It's the first LP…

Chris DeVille | February 24, 2020 - 9:53 am

And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out Turns 20

Some albums are meant to be listened to after dark. Yo La Tengo telegraphed such intentions for And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out with the…

Chris DeVille | February 21, 2020 - 12:59 pm

Stream Califone’s First Album In 7 Years, Echo Mine

In the early years of this millennium, Califone were one of the most prolific forces in indie rock. Year after year, the Chicago experimentalists --…

Chris DeVille | February 19, 2020 - 10:36 am

Bartees Strange – “About Today” (The National Cover)

Bartees Strange has been around. The son of a military dad and an opera-singer mother, he was born in England and did stints in Germany…

Chris DeVille | February 12, 2020 - 11:27 am

Premature Evaluation: Tame Impala The Slow Rush

I was worried about this one. First came the waiting: Kevin Parker took half a decade to follow up Currents, the album that cemented Tame…

Chris DeVille | February 12, 2020 - 10:56 am

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If You Think “Hot Girl Bummer” Is Bad, Just Wait Till You Hear blackbear’s Other Songs

It's physics: For every "Hot Girl Summer" there is an equal and opposite "Hot Girl Bummer." I don't make the rules. Take it up with…

Chris DeVille | February 10, 2020 - 4:52 pm

Halsey – “Experiment On Me” (Prod. Bring Me The Horizon)

Halsey already flirted with nu-metal with last year's one-off single "Nightmare," which I liked quite a bit. Now, in the wake of her hit album…

Chris DeVille | February 7, 2020 - 9:53 am

David Bowie – “Nuts”

The forthcoming Is It Any Wonder? EP compiles six unreleased tracks from David Bowie's career, all of which seem to be from the '90s. So…

Chris DeVille | February 7, 2020 - 9:22 am

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David Byrne, The Weeknd Playing SNL

A new round of Saturday Night Live host and musical guest pairings have been announced, and they're pretty exciting this time!

Chris DeVille | February 6, 2020 - 4:22 pm

NOVA ONE – “violet dreams”

NOVA ONE is the musical project of Providence-based Roz Raskin. Their debut album is out in April via Community Records, who also released 2018's secret…

Chris DeVille | February 6, 2020 - 3:47 pm

The 1975 – “Me & You Together Song” Video

According to the 20-year nostalgia cycle, we should be entering the early phases of an aughts revival. The 1975 are doing their part. Earlier this…

Chris DeVille | February 6, 2020 - 1:49 pm

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Watch Matty Healy Play Unreleased 1975 Song “Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America” At Australian Brushfire Benefit

The 1975 only make long albums, and from a tracklist standpoint, Notes On A Conditional Form will be the longest of all. The upcoming LP…

Chris DeVille | February 6, 2020 - 10:09 am

Comments from Chris DeVille

Thanks to Mr. Lipez for the recommendation https://twitter.com/ZacharyLipez/status/1231306320818704389

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February 24, 2020 on Stream The Native Cats’ Two Creation Myths 7″

Thanks, beans!

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February 12, 2020 on Premature Evaluation: Tame Impala The Slow Rush

I’m sayin!!!!!!

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February 7, 2020 on The 5 Best Songs Of The Week

He was an asshole about the blacklight at least

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February 6, 2020 on David Byrne, The Weeknd Playing SNL

It's honestly insane that I'm not allowed to think Destroyer is only pretty good

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January 30, 2020 on Premature Evaluation: Destroyer Have We Met

One reason I am excited for this move: The chart updates are current, instead of three days old!

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January 27, 2020 on Kesha Turns The Page

Us too! Hoping for more events in the new era.

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January 27, 2020 on When The Party’s Over: Unpacking An Exceptionally Grim Grammys

Hey, we also have Xennials

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January 27, 2020 on When The Party’s Over: Unpacking An Exceptionally Grim Grammys

People who think Scott buying Stereogum back means less of this kind of post are in for a rude awakening. Our man Lapatine LIVES for this shit!

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January 24, 2020 on Justin Bieber Cried Through His Album Playback, Then Excused Himself To Have Sex With His Wife

I anticipated this critique but after listening to the albums again I'm standing my ground here

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January 23, 2020 on Who Should Win, And Who Will Win, At The 2020 Grammys

I like Ultraviolence and NFR about the same. Both start out incredibly strong and grow a little tiresome in the second half. Some of my younger colleagues have informed me that Born To Die will always be her masterpiece, so: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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January 23, 2020 on Who Should Win, And Who Will Win, At The 2020 Grammys

Pig Lib is probably an 8

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January 22, 2020 on Stephen Malkmus – “Xian Man”

You all should be very excited about this album

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January 22, 2020 on Waxahatchee – “Fire”

Not liking I'm Wide Awake is insane to me. I have been shocked to learn that "disliking I'm Wide Awake" is a popular position. To me it's several marathons better than anything else he's ever done. It's one of my favorite albums of all time. Not that I dislike his other work, I'm Wide Awake just hits me deeper than the rest.

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January 21, 2020 on Bright Eyes Tease New Music, Announce First Shows In 9 Years

Wait don’t forget Ryan also having bad taste and loving them

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January 17, 2020 on The 5 Best Songs Of The Week

Also this post represents us no longer sleeping!

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January 14, 2020 on Ari Lennox – “Bussit” & EARTHGANG – “Still Up” (Feat. Reason)

Definitely the best album by someone named Ari last year

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January 14, 2020 on Ari Lennox – “Bussit” & EARTHGANG – “Still Up” (Feat. Reason)

"Cousins" and "Giving Up The Gun" are top 10 VW for sure