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AP&R: SaintAhmad, VIAL and other rising artists to check out this month

Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard. We know there’s a lot of faces to sift […]

UK organizers detail how COVID-19 may change 2021 festival lineups

Organizers overseas are currently gearing up for the return of music festivals this summer. As COVID-19 cases in the U.K. slowly decline and more vaccinations are administered, many are optimistic that this year’s festival season will bring back some normalcy in what’s truly been an unprecedented past year. Despite some festivals going ahead as planned, […]

10 women drummers who are inspiring the next generation of musicians

At this point, many of us are aware that the music industry is male-dominated when it comes to band leaders. However, when you look at musicians drumming at the back of the stage, there are even fewer women in that position. By showcasing some of our favorite women in the drumming world today, we’re proving […]

Quicksand, Rocket From The Crypt, Metz, Mastodon and more to play Converse's free concert series

Converse have launched a free concert series, Converse Represent, which will take place at Slim's in San Fransisco June 23 – 27. The five-day series aims to celebrate musical diversity, and will feature both established and up-and-coming artists. These free concerts will lead up to the grand opening of San Francisco's Converse retail store on […]

Matt And Kim, deadmau5, Crystal Castles, more included in Ultra Music Festival's first lineup reveal

Ultra Music Festival celebrate their 15th year in action in 2013 and have announced “phase one” of their lineup and arenas, which will include Matt And Kim, Hot Chip, Crysal Castles, deadmau5, Knife Party, Yeasayer and many more. Watch a trailer featuring artist announcements and see the list below:  DJs: Above & Beyond Afrojack Armin […]

Pulp, Sleigh Bells and more confirmed for S.S. Coachella cruise in December

Coachella will be offering fans a chance to embark on two cruises this December in the Bahamas (12/16-12/19) and Jamaica (12/19-12/23). The official lineup includes Pulp, Hot Chip, Sleigh Bells and more. Fans can reserve their cabins starting this Saturday, July 21. Pricing and additional information can be found on the official S.S. Coachella site. […]

Hot Chip release "Look At Where We Are" music video

Hot Chip have partenered with The Creators Project to release their new video for “Look At Where We Are” from their fifth full-length, In Our Heads. Check it out below.

Hot Chip - In Our Heads

Hot Chip In Our Heads This review originally ran in AP 288. Although U.K. dance commanders Hot Chip are dynamic in concert, their full-lengths can be curiously lethargic. In Our Heads is no exception; moments such as the sleepy R&B slow jam “Look At Where We Are” and soft-rocker “Always Been Your Love” are energy […]

New Build - Yesterday Was Lived And Lost

New Build Yesterday Was Lived And Lost This review originally ran in AP 286. Hot Chip’s Felix Martin and Al Doyle, in cahoots with composer/studio engineer Tom Hopkins, dabble in various shades of electro on Yesterday Was Lived And Lost, their debut full-length under the moniker New Build. Bustling, bleeping ’80s synth-pop (“Mercy”), swooning synth-rock […]