Featuring: Yard Act, Protomartyr, Tricky, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, The Avalanches & Karen O, Cornelius, Boy Harsher, and more of July's best stuff.

Listen to our full conversation with Yard Act's James Smith on the August 3 episode of the BV Interviews podcast.

"We did not imagine that merely holding up the flag of a sovereign state recognised by 157 countries (Palestine) would violate any law" - Massive Attack

”He was a loud, boisterous, genuine and unique rock ‘n’ roll maniac, and when they made him, they broke the mold” - Deke Dickerson

Featuring: Blonde Redhead, Mallory Hawk, Cardi B, Slayyyter, Open Mike Eagle & Kenny Segal ft billy woods, Trashcan Sinatras, Lora Mouna, Dinosaur Jr, and more

Listen to new songs by Cardi B, Slayyyter, Open Mike Eagle/billy woods, Wolf Alice (The Roches cover),

Oasis, Pulp, and Blur have all come back. Why not Elastica?

Tom says, ”’The Fly’ features my appreciation for the winged nuisance.” The Massive Attack 12" is out September 4.

Plus: Shearwater, The Cleaners from Venus, Ulrika Spacek (remixed), Home Stereo, and more classic indie, alternative & college rock

Hear new songs by Fcukers, Valerie June, Twin Temple, Peter Gabriel, Lora Mouna, Swedish House Mafia ft. Lykke Li, Growing Pains, Angela Autumn, Sennen, and more

DC hardcore band NØ MAN -- which features 3/4th of Majority Rule -- will follow up 2024's great Glitter and Spit with a new album, Between the Sword and the Neck, on October 30.

This year's 12 nominees include albums by Paul McCartney, Florece + the Machine, Nia Archives, Olivia Dean, DAVE, Dove Ellis, RAYE and more.

Plus: Rocket From the Crypt, THAO, Racecourse, Mount Eerie, ear, Locust, Rachel Chinouriri, and more tour and festival news.

Hear new songs by Blonde Redhead, Julia Holter, Radiator Hospital, Dexys Midnight Runners, Allah-Las, Dis Fig, Tove Lo, Case/Lang/Veirs, Flora Hibberd, Smidley, Coco & Clair Clair, Elanor Moss, more

Saint Vitus reopens in the former Brooklyn Made space (428 Troutman Street) this fall.

'Show Me' is out October 30 and also features contributions from Neko Case and Black Pumas' Adrian Quesada.

’Pull of the Moon’ is out in October.

In addition to the John Lennon-penned ”Little Girl,” the new ’Rubber Soul’ special edition features 20+ never-before-releases alternate mixes and demoes, a new stereo mix, and more.

'Near There' is out August 28 and Dinosaur Jr will be on tour this fall.

Plus: John Mulaney, Joyce Manor, Jim James, Set Your Goals, The Offspring and more tour and festival news.

Hear new songs by Robyn, Elton John collaborator Bernie Taupin, Anthony Green, Shearwater, Winter, Bloc Party, Dreamwell, Whyte Horses ft Jake Shears, and more

'nüyork' features remixes by Eli Escobar, Justin Strauss, and Junior Sanchez and is out July 30.

'Alien Metal' is out later this summer and King Gizzard will be in NYC in August, including two rave shows.

'Purple Rain' hits Broadway in March 2027.

The benefit also features Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson and more.

ZIRP! is DIIV's fifth album and will be out October 30. The band will also be on tour with Interpol this fall.

Bazooka! Fest 2026 happens August 22 & 23 in Brooklyn and the lineup also includes Cloud Nothings, Times New Viking, Kiwi Jr, Sad13 and more

L'Rain is on the July 27 episode of our BV Interviews podcast

"It’s been a minute," Faith No More wrote on their socials. So far it's just a few shows opening for System of a Down in Australia and New Zealand.

Featuring Greg Freeman, The Avalanches ft Karen O, Charli XCX, Boy Harsher, The Strokes, RIP Magic, Protomartyr, Stef Chura, and more.

Hear new songs by U2 & Martin Garrix, Johnny Marr, Katrina Ford (Celebration), Joy Oladokun, Inspectah Deck, Rakim, Chad Hugo, and more

Plus an Elliott Smith tribute show in NYC, Mac Sabbath, Paul Oakenfold with The Crystal Method, and more tour and show news.

"It’s time to herd goats" - Al Jourgensen