Soda Stereo are one of the most important groups in the history of Latin American rock music, selling millions of albums and influencing countless bands as their sound evolved drastically over the cou…
This is Pop? Podcast Episode 4: Vampire Weekend
Vampire Weekend are considered to be one of the most important bands of the past ten years, and have been a defining force in the indie rock genre since they released their debut self-titled album in…
The Killers return with comeback single “The Man”
Alt-rockers The Killers’ have returned with a new single in advance of their first new album in five years. The Nevada quartet debuted “The Man” on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio…
This is Pop? Podcast Episode 3: R.E.M.
R.E.M. are one of the most important artists in the history of American rock music. They pioneered the alternative rock genre and influenced countless artists over the course of their 31 year career. …
This is Pop? Podcast Episode 2: Gorillaz
Last month, we launched a new fortnightly music podcast called This is Pop?, in which myself and another TYF staffer (or off-site guess) discusses the career of specific artist. For the second episode…
Rainer Maria announce new album “S/T”
Indie rock and emo trio Rainer Maria have announced that they will release their first album in 11 years on August 18. The album is titled S/T , after the common abbreviation for a self-titled record …
Carly Rae Jepsen releases new single “Cut to the Feeling”
Carly Rae Jepsen has released a new single, continuing her reign as the best pop star we have right now. “Cut to the Feeling” was recorded during the sessions for her excellent 2015 album …