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Wu-Tang Clan
The Story of Desert Daze in Fifty Photos
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The ninth edition of Desert Daze hits Perris, California with a line-up including Wu-Tang Clan, Devo, Sasami, Khruangbin, DIIV and more.
8 hours ago
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Policing
Fredo has apparently been arrested in London
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Footage is circulating online of rapper Fredo being arrested in London. Fredo, known for his hits "Funky Friday" and Mist collaboration "So High", has …
12 hours ago
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Teeth
Church & AP announce debut album TEETH
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
New Zealand duo Church & AP have announced their debut album TEETH. The duo cemented their New Zealand rap last year with their huge single "Ready or …
13 hours ago
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Katy Perry
Katy Perry unveils tropical new single “Harleys In Hawaii”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Katy Perry has returned with tropical new cut "Harleys In Hawaii". "Harleys In Hawaii" arrives after earlier offerings "Small Talk" and "Never Really …
13 hours ago
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Skepta
AJ Tracey has joined the Pitchfork Paris 2019 lineup
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Pitchfork Paris 2019 is just weeks away from kicking off, and they've announced AJ Tracey as a last-minute addition to this year's lineup. AJ Tracey …
13 hours ago
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Bands
On The Rise: Joviale
thelineofbestfit.com - Maria Bocci
As I sit talking with Joviale, she is painstakingly undoing the braids in her hair. The 24-year-old Londoner is clearly an excellent …
13 hours ago
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SXSW
Beabadoobee, The Murder Capital, Common Holly, and more announced for SXSW 2020
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
SXSW 2020 has revealed the first wave of names joining them next year, including Beabadoobee, The Murder Capital, Common Holly, and many others. Other …
14 hours ago
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Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj reveals she’s already shot a music video for a new song with Adele
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Nicki Minaj has revealed that she's already shot a music video for an upcoming collaboration with Adele. Minaj let slip about her forthcoming Adele …
14 hours ago
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New Music
Wolf Parade return with first new song in three years “Against the Day”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Wolf Parade have shared new single "Against the Day", their first new material in three years. "Against the Day" is the group's first new music since …
14 hours ago
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Daylight Savings Time
Pictish Trail shares new single “Turning Back”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Pictish Trail is back with new song "Turning Back", the second offering to be lifted from his forthcoming album Thumb World. "Turning Back" lands …
14 hours ago
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Baltic States
Dutch Uncles’ Robin Richards announces debut solo EP with lead single “Toompea”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Robin Richards, the principal composer of Dutch Uncles, has announced his debut solo EP Castel, as well as sharing the lead offering …
15 hours ago
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Juice
Emotional Oranges reflect on lost love in new track “Sundays”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Anonymous duo Emotional Oranges are back with new track "Sundays", the fourth offering to be lifted from their forthcoming project The Juice: Volume …
15 hours ago
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Mad Decent
Omar Souleyman announces new LP with lead offering “Layle”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Omar Souleyman has announced his fourth album Shlon, alongside revealing the vibrant lead single "Layle". "Layle" is the first new offering from …
17 hours ago
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Frank Ocean
JFDR returns with delicate new single “Taking A Part Of Me”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Icelandic singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist JFDR is back with new single "Taking A Part Of Me". "Taking A Part Of Me" is JFDR's first …
17 hours ago
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Kllo unveil first new song of the year “Back To You”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Melbourne cousins Kllo are back with their first single of the year, "Back To You". "Back To You" is Kllo's first new offering since last year's …
18 hours ago
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Juice
Battles lay out a devilish cerebral assault course on Juice B Crypts
thelineofbestfit.com - Nad Khan
If anyone were to ask which band is still pushing the musical envelope in these beige and uncertain times for rock music, Battles would be right up …
18 hours ago
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Whyte Horses announce new record with John Grant collaboration “Hard Times”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Whyte Horses have announced their third LP Hard Times, as well as unveiling the title-track as the lead single, which features John Grant. "Hard …
18 hours ago
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Music Videos
Matt Maltese announces second album with lead single “Rom Com Gone Wrong”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Matt Maltese is back with news of his second album Krystal, alongside revealing the lead single, "Rom Com Gone Wrong". "Rom Com Gone Wrong" follows on …
18 hours ago
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Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records president resigns after wearing blackface at a fancy dress party
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Atlantic Records president Ben Cook has resigned after 12 years following a fancy dress party seven years ago where he dressed as a member of Run DMC. …
19 hours ago
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Juice
Battles unveil new track “Fort Greene Park”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Battles are back with a fourth preview of their Juice B Crypts album in the form of new track "Fort Greene Park". "Fort Greene Park" is the fourth …
19 hours ago
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Prayer
Jack Peñate announces first album in 10 years with new single “Murder”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Jack Peñate has announced his long-awaited third album After You, alongside unveiling new single "Murder". "Murder" is the second track to be shared …
20 hours ago
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Grenfell Tower
whenyoung shimmer at Scala
thelineofbestfit.com - Ellie Desborough
Irish indie hopefuls whenyoung stopped off at Scala on the UK leg of their 2019 tour, ahead of their upcoming support slots with The Libertines next …
1 day ago
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Albums
Common Holly shares foreboding new single “Crazy Ok”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Common Holly has shared new single "Crazy Ok" from her forthcoming album When I say to you Black Lightning. "Crazy Ok" arrives after earlier singles …
1 day ago
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G-Eazy
G-Eazy recruits Gunna for hard-hitting new track “I Wanna Rock”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
G-Eazy has linked up with Gunna for new single "I Wanna Rock". "I Wanna Rock" is G-Eazy's first new single since releasing his B-sides release that …
1 day ago
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Dublin
Lankum share new song “The Young People”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Dublin quartet Lankum have unveiled new track "The Young People" from their forthcoming album The Livelong Day. "The Young People" is the second …
1 day ago
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Lizzo
Producers Justin and Jeremiah Raisen claim that they should be credited in Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Justin and Jeremiah Raisen have shared a post detailing their contribution to Lizzo's "Truth Hurts", and are looking to be credited alongside Mina …
1 day ago
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Sudan
Teebs links with Sudan Archives for new single “Black Dove”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Teebs has teamed up with singer/violinist Sudan Archives for new single "Black Dove", the third offering to be lifted from his forthcoming album …
1 day ago
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Nature
Kate Bollinger’s gently funky “No Other Like You” reflects on accepting impermanence
thelineofbestfit.com - Andrea de Varona
On “No Other Like You”, Virginia-based indie bedroom pop artist Kate Bollinger helps us understand that as the leaves change so does the world around …
1 day ago
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Indie Music
The Drums’ Jonny Pierce shares two new songs “I Didn’t Realize” and “You Lied”
thelineofbestfit.com - Cerys Kenneally
Jonny Pierce of The Drums has dropped two new tracks recorded in 2012, "I Didn't Realize" and "You Lied". "I Didn't Realize" and "You Lied" are the …
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