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Jlin Teams Up with Björk, Philip Glass and Kronos Quartet for New Album 'Akoma' | Exclaim!

Jan 18, 2024 | exclaim.ca | Kaelen Bell

Published Jan 18, 2024Indiana-born producer Jlin hasn't released a full-length album since 2017's sophomore effort Black Origami, but she's making her comeback with some heavy hitters in tow. Jlin has announced Akoma, her forthcoming third album that features collaborations with Björk (who Jlin has remixed in the past), Philip Glass and the Kronos Quartet.
Burial Is Releasing a New 12" Single on XL Next Month | Exclaim!

Jan 18, 2024 | exclaim.ca | Kaelen Bell

The former golden boy of Hyperdub has a new label Published Jan 18, 2024Following some whispers and rumours, it's been confirmed that Burial — the enigmatic and secretive British producer — will be releasing new music on XL Recordings after making his name on Hyperdub. XL announced today that Burial will be dropping the 12" single "Dreamfear / Boy Sent From Above" on February 9. It's his first ever release for another label, and XL has shared some new merch alongside the announcement.
CHAI Announce Breakup: "NEO KAWAII IS FOREVER"

Jan 18, 2024 | exclaim.ca | Kaelen Bell

The Japanese four-piece is calling it quits after more than a decadePublished Jan 18, 2024CHAI — the joyful Japanese band that melded punk, R&B and electronic pop — have announced their breakup.
An Anthony Kiedis Biopic Is in the Works

Jan 17, 2024 | exclaim.ca | Kaelen Bell

Based on his 2004 memoir 'Scar Tissue'Published Jan 17, 2024If you read Anthony Keidis's biography and thought it'd make a great movie, you're in luck — a biopic about the Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman is currently in development at Universal Pictures. As reported by Deadline, Universal has obtained the rights to Kiedis' 2004 biography Scar Tissue, which went into great, often shocking detail about his childhood, addiction issues and the beginnings of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Adrianne Lenker Announces Solo Album 'Bright Future,' Shares Single and Tour Dates | Exclaim!

Jan 17, 2024 | exclaim.ca | Kaelen Bell

The Big Thief bandleader's latest solo album features the original recording of "Vampire Empire"Published Jan 17, 2024Adrianne Lenker has announced her fourth (or fifth, depending on how you categorize 2020's songs and instrumentals) solo album — Bright Future is arriving March 22 on 4AD, and she's previewing the record with new single "Sadness as a Gift," which Lenker has performed at Big Thief gigs in the past.
Ariana Grande Announces New Album 'Eternal Sunshine' | Exclaim!

Jan 17, 2024 | exclaim.ca | Kaelen Bell

The pop star's seventh outing is arriving in MarchPublished Jan 17, 2024After sharing the house-pop single "yes, and?" last week, Ariana Grande has officially announced her return with new album Eternal Sunshine, arriving March 8. As is typical of most big-name pop album announcements now, there's basically zero info about the record besides its release date.
Dry Cleaning Announce Remastered Reissue of First Two EPs

Jan 16, 2024 | exclaim.ca | Kaelen Bell

'Boundary Road Snacks and Drinks' and 'Sweet Princess' will be pressed as one single vinyl recordPublished Jan 16, 2024Dry Cleaning are looking back with a new reissue that'll combine Boundary Road Snacks and Drinks and Sweet Princess (the former of which includes the all-timer "Viking Hair"), the two EPs that originally introduced them to the world. It's arriving March 8 on 4AD.
The Black Keys Are Begging for a Commercial Sync with New Single "Beautiful People (Stay High)"

Jan 12, 2024 | exclaim.ca | Kaelen Bell

Their 12th album 'Ohio Players' arrives in AprilPublished Jan 12, 2024The Black Keys are back with a new jingle written for Tide's Simply All in One laundry detergent — oh, sorry, it's actually the lead single for their upcoming 12th album Ohio Players.
Lil Nas X Gets Biblical (Again) in New "J CHRIST" Video | Exclaim!

Jan 12, 2024 | exclaim.ca | Kaelen Bell

This time around, he's hooping with Satan Published Jan 12, 2024If there's one thing Lil Nas X loves, it's CGI-heavy Christian imagery. And, as the old saying goes, if it ain't broke don't fix it — the new video for the pop star's come back single "J CHRIST" is sort of the platonic ideal of a Lil Nas video, featuring vast computer generated landscapes that see him run through a series of biblical vignettes (including playing basketball against the devil).
Ariana Grande Enters the House-Pop Race with "yes, and?" | Exclaim!

Jan 12, 2024 | exclaim.ca | Kaelen Bell

"yes, and?" finds Grande addressing her critics over a massive Max Martin beat Published Jan 12, 2024Ariana Grande has finally made her long-awaited return to music, briefly setting aside the makeup and movie sets for a big, muscular house beat and a pointed message to fans and critics — stop talking about me. "Yes, and?" sees Grande tapping into the house music revival that's been popping up in pop music over the last few years, joining Beyoncé and Drake in their pursuit of dance music escapism.