San Fernando Valley sister trio Haim on Tuesday released a new song, "Falling," the title track off their forthcoming new EP, which arrives April 1 via Polydor. As we previously reported, the group originally debuted this track live last month during a performance for BBC Radio 1. It is now available for streaming and purchase.
Scottish outfit Chvrches have only released a handful of songs, but their fan base continues to grow. And with good reason. The trio—made up of Iain Cook, Martin Doherty and Lauren Mayberry—recently took the No. 5 spot on BBC's Sound of 2013 poll, and as we revealed earlier this week, they will also be performing this May alongside a ridiculously good Sasquatch Festival lineup in Washington state.
Drake has taken a page from Kanye West's playbook, releasing on Friday evening his new single "Started From the Bottom." The track, which is set to release for purchase following next Sunday's Grammy awards, is the first cut off his yet-untitled new album. In a post to his October's Very Own blog, the rapper-actor acknowledged that songs and artwork for the album are already in the works, as is a tour.
As if January didn't already have enough great music news and upcoming albums announced, Sam Beam (aka Iron & Wine) has announced his new album Ghost On Ghost will arrive this spring. And to make this last day of January just a little bit better, Beam is offering the first new track off the set, "Lovers' Revolution," which can be heard below.
Editor's Note: Portions of the text below appear in the January issue of Variance, written by Rachel Faylene; artwork by Lindsey Byrnes. (Full story)
Tegan and Sara's new album Heartthrob officially releases Tuesday. As if the previously released tracks weren't proof enough, the pair definitely ventures into pop territory with this entire set. And it's so, so good.
"As an artist, when you’re making music and you’re touring for a living, you start setting all these goals for yourself,” Sara told Variance. “Tegan and I have accomplished the many things we wanted to accomplish. We’ve been all over the world and we’ve seen our audience grow from a handful of people, to a hundred people, to five hundred people, to now.”
While Washed Out's Ernest Greene has remained more or less under the radar for the past year, electronics brand Philips was able to recruit him to contribute to their new Sound of Creation campaign. The track of the same title was revealed this week via Consequence of Sound.
Hours ahead of the release of his Wrath of Caine mixtape, Pusha T has debuted the new cut "Only You Can Tell It," featuring Wale. The Boogz Da Beast-produced track is streaming on Billboard before the Jan. 28 release.
It's the weekend, so things are already looking pretty good, but Rick Ross just made things a little better with the release of a new track, "Box Chevy." The new cut is the lead track off his recently announced forthcoming album Mastermind. The D. Rich-produced "Chevy" is a perfect selection either for the club or with the windows rolled down. Regardless, it's good to have new music from Mr. Rozay.
Following news this week regarding their upcoming album, Vampire Weekend debuted a new song on Wednesday at Sydney's Metro Theatre. The new cut, reportedly titled "Arms," made its way online by way of fan recording, and while the audio is understandably not the best quality, it can be heard below.
ON AN ON is set to release their full-length debut Give In on Jan. 29, but fans have a chance to hear the album this week in its entirety. An advanced preview is now streaming via Hype Machine. Give In is also now available through Roll Call Records for pre-order with bonus content including remixes and music videos on the band's website.
Paramore unleashed late Monday night the new track they had promised. "Now," the lead single off their long-awaited self-titled new album, officially released to the trio's website for streaming. After a nearly four-year absence, Paramore is set to arrive April 9 via Fueled By Ramen. Fans can also pre-order the new set, as well as deluxe bundles and vinyl.
Another new Tegan & Sara track before you head off into the weekend! Of "Shock To Your System," which debuted via Vanity Fair on Friday, Sara explained: "I was writing in Montreal during the dead of winter and I would spend days by myself ... which resulted in a bit of cabin fever." She also describes the lyrics in the song as "an interior dialogue between the part of me that was transfixed by my loneliness and the other part of me that was ready to get over it."
