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Bonobo Enlists Arooj Aftab, Nilüfer Yanya for New Album Distance in Static

Simon Green has also announced a North American tour behind the new LP

Tortoise to Tour U.S. and Canada

The Chicago post-rockers will stop in Los Angeles, Montréal, Boston, and more over the coming months

James Blood Ullmer, Pioneering Funk and Jazz Guitarist, Dies art 86

“His music was fearless, and so was his spirit,” his family said in a statement

Chat Pile Prep New Album Who Loves the Sun

Take a trip to a macabre barbershop in the “Deep Blue” video

Militarie Gun Promise 20 Songs for 20 Dollars on North American Tour

Soft Cult, Shady Nasty, and Dazy will open for the Los Angeles band’s fall headlining run

Peter Bjorn and John Plot Writer’s Block 20th Anniversary Tour

The indie trio’s revered album will get the live treatment this fall

Ty Segall Is Releasing a New Album and EP on the Same Day

“Black Paint” leads an incoming double bill from the tireless singer-songwriter

Interpol Ready New Album, Share Two Songs

The band has signed to Partisan for its first LP in four years, This Mirror Weighs a Ton

Soft Cell Unveil Final Album Danceteria

A tribute to the New York club and Soft Cell co-founder Dave Ball, who died last year after the album’s completion

Kelsey Lu Announces Fall Tour Dates

It kicks off this September in Philadelphia

Kim Petras, horsegiirL, Skrillex, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat

Beastie Boys’ Mike D Lines Up Debut Album

Listen to “True Colors” from August-bound LP Thank You

Pitchfork Festival London 2026 Announces Lineup

Featuring Los Thuthanaka, the Avalanches, Noname, Ear, Ana Roxanne, Bill Orcutt, and many more

Charli XCX Invites You to the Music, Fashion, Film Tour

Underscores supports the North American run

Musicians Union Sues Universal and Warner Over AI Use

The American Federation of Musicians claims major labels breached their collective bargaining agreement

Evilgiane Announces #HEAVENSGATE VOL. 2

The Surf Gang founder’s new project arrives later this year

Duffy Announces First Live Show in 15 Years

The “Mercy” singer largely withdrew from public life after an abduction and assault

Watch Ariana Grande Launch Her First Tour Since 2019

The Oakland Arena show featured live debuts of a number of songs and the return of older hits like “Break Free” and “Into You”

Watch Olivia Rodrigo Debut a New Song With the Cure’s Robert Smith

The duo performed “What’s Wrong With Me” at Rodrigo’s surprise Primavera Sound set last night

Earl Sweatshirt Postpones North American Tour With MIKE

The rapper allegedly suffered an undisclosed injury that will require surgery

Navy Blue’s New Album Features Ka, Earl Sweatshirt, and James Earl Jones

Sir Render also boasts an impressive roaster of producers, including the Alchemist and Navy Blue himself

Phoebe Bridgers Is Going on Tour

Her first official solo run in three years features openers Alex G and Isaac Wood

14 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Vince Staples, horsegiirL, Modest Mouse, and More

Stream new releases from Vince Staples, Modest Mouse, horsegiirL, and Death Cab

Laura Marling Surprise Releases New Album… of Raffi Covers

The singer-songwriter says Laura Sings Raffi marks “a logical next step” for her

Skrillex Drops Another Surprise Album

Soma features Tracey, Blawan, and Young Miko, among others

Tinashe Knows Fame Is “Too Easy” on New Song

Co-produced by Kimj and Zack Sekoff, the single is her first original material in two years

Watch Steve Lacy’s Head Float in the Dark in New “The Feeling” Video

The latest preview of Lacy’s long-awaited third album, Oh Yeah?

Hear TS (Taylor Swift) Tackle TS (Toy Story 5)

“I Knew It, I Knew You” has arrived

A Guide to Streaming Primavera Sound 2026

Not in Barcelona this weekend? You can still catch the Cure, Oklou, Geese, the xx, and more on Amazon Music

Primavera Sound 2026 Lineup & Schedule: All the Set Times You Need to Know

When and where to catch the xx, Oklou, Grace Ives, Alex G, Skrillex, the Cure, and many more