Ever since Nick Thorburn brought back Islands circa COVID, the band has been mighty prolific. They’ve thus far released two albums this decade, 2021’s Islomania and 2023’s And That’s Why Dolphins Lost Their Legs. Now, they’re already back with their third in a three-year span.

Last year was a big one for Madel Rafter and Sam Huntington, the Philadelphia duo known as Crooks & Nannies. They toured with Lucy Dacus, signed to Grand Jury, and released an EP, No Fun. Well, today Crooks & Nannies are back, and they’re covering the classic Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers duet “Islands In Th...

Last month, Death Valley Girls, the Los Angeles band who make awesomely psychedelic garage rock, released their album Islands In The Sky. It fucking rules. Today, the band has followed that LP with a new single, and it’s got a bit of a wild backstory.

Weezer are having a really high-profile week: first, they announce the “Indie Rock Roadtrip” (aka a summer tour featuring a rotating lineup that includes Modest Mouse and Momma, Future Islands and Joyce Manor, and Spoon and White Reaper), then Rivers Cuomo duets a TikToker and invites him to riff “Buddy Holly&#8...

Today, Weezer announced the “Indie Rock Roadtrip” — aka a summer tour featuring a rotating lineup that includes Modest Mouse and Momma, Future Islands and Joyce Manor, and Spoon and White Reaper. Also today, Weezer fan and TikToker @dietlite_evan got a very special prize for playing the riff to “Buddy Holl...