Courtney Barnett - "Nameless, Faceless"

Following a teaser posted earlier this week, a new single, "Nameless, Faceless," from Courtney Barnett has arrived in addition to the announcement of her new album, Tell Me How You Really Feel, the follow-up to her 2015 breakthrough Sometimes I Sit and Think, Sometimes I Just Sit, and it's due May 18.

Beach House - "Lemon Drop"

Beach House have shared "Lemon Glow" the first taste of music from their upcoming record, apparently out this spring.

Iceage - "Catch It"

Iceage have shared a new track called "Catch It." It's their first piece of new music since 2014's Plowing Into the Fields of Love.

King Tuff - "Psycho Star"

King Tuff has announced his first new album since 2014. The record is called The Other and it's out April 13 via Sub Pop.

Neil Young - "Almost Always"

In December 2017, Neil Young released his thirty-ninth studio album, The Visitor. He's now shared a video for album highlight "Almost Always."

Hop Along - "How Simple"

Hop Along have announced their latest record Bark Your Head Off, Dog and shared the lead single "How Simple." The record's out April 6 via Saddle Creek.

Preoccupations - "Espionage"

Preoccupations has shared a new song called "Espionage." It's the first track from their forthcoming record, the aptly titled New Material, set for release on March 23 via Jagjaguwar.

David Byrne - "Everybody's Coming To My House"

Yesterday, David Byrne announced his first new solo album since 2004. The record, American Utopia, features the likes of Brian Eno, Rodaidh McDonald (The xx, King Krule), Oneohtrix Point Never and more is out March 9.

Guest List 2017

In closing out my year-end wrap-ups, I'm sharing my annual guest list featuring my friends who continue to inspire me and share their great tastes with me throughout the year. Thanks to everyone who contributed, anyone who shared music with me at all this year, and everyone who read any articles on my blog this year. 

Albums of 2017

It felt hard to focus in 2017. No matter where you turned, infinite news seemed to consume our vision and at times it felt rather crippling. In dire times, music once again came through as a refuge and a platform for those needing a place to turn. The norm continued to be hurtled as old favorites returned to face ascending talents and delivered some of the best music in years. 2016 saw career defining work from some of the biggest names in the game, but 2017 belonged to new voices across the board who further pushed the boundaries and made their voices heard loud and clear. Early-aught luminaries returned, many now signed to major labels, to find a new playing ground and felt the struggle to regain their firm grip with fans, but still striking deep with longtime fans. I, personally, spent a good amount of the year falling for reissued Radiohead and Neil Young records, mourning legends, and wishing I had spent more time listening to records from Tyler, the Creator, Pallbearer, Perfume Genius, Converge and countless others. Music continues to be delivered at a rapid clip, but I still view albums as defining statements of work and these were my favorites in 2017.