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Always Ascending Out Now via Domino
Apr 23, 2018
By Cody Ray Shafer
Scotland’s Franz Ferdinand released a new album, Always Ascending, back in February via their longtime label Domino. Now they have shared a video the album’s “Glimpse of Love.” Plus they appeared on the Canadian radio show The Strombo Show and covered Drake’s “Passionfruit” (from his 2017 playlist More Life). More
Starboy Out Now via XO/Republic
Feb 16, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
The Weeknd (aka Abel Tesfaye) released his new full-length album, Starboy, last November via XO/Republic. Now, in honor of his 27th birthday today, Tesfaye has shared a video for “Reminder.” More
David Bowie and Radiohead Not Up for Album of the Year
Dec 06, 2016
By Mark Redfern
Oh well. After showing signs that they might welcome indie rock artists (or in some cases at least indie rock adjacent artists) into the big categories in recent years, with Album of the Year wins by Beck, Arcade Fire, Mumford & Sons, and Daft Punk, and Courtney Barnett being nominated for Best New Artist last year, this year it’s business as usual. More
“What the world needs now, is not yet another cover of ‘Hotline Bling,’ sweet lord.”
Dec 23, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
At the end of every year Norwegian singer/songwriter Sondre Lerche tends to cover one of the year’s big hits. This year he has chosen Drake’s megahit “Hotline Bling.” More
I Never Learn is Out Now LL/Atlantic
Nov 14, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Last night at London’s Hammersmith Apollo Theatre, Lykke Li took on Drake’s “Hold On.” More
Ceremony Takes Place March 30
Feb 05, 2014
By Laura Studarus
The Juno awards have been announced. Under the Radar favorites Arcade Fire and Tegan & Sara have been nominated in several categories. More
From Kanye to Tyler, Here's the Best Hip-Hop of the Year
Jan 08, 2014
By Scott Dransfield
It almost feels strange to list Yeezus as the “best hip-hop album of the year,” as Kanye has become the rare artist that transcends both the genre and pop culture to which he belongs. Like no artist since Michael Jackson, he’s a household name, a punch-line, and a musical visionary-and nearly every album he makes is now an instant classic. More
New Song “Hold On We’re Going Home”
Aug 15, 2013
By Scott Dransfield
Dev Hynes, better known as indie-rocker Blood Orange, has recorded his own version of Drake‘s “Hold On We’re Going Home.” More
Collaborative Track From Musical BFFS
Jul 18, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Since loving on Beyoncé is pretty much an indie rock sport, BFFs Drake and SBTRKT have pasted together a version of Drake song “Girls Love Beyoncé.” More
A Very Short Interview With...Drake!
Oct 17, 2011
By Mi Tran
The latest musical guest on SNL this past weekend was Canadian rapper Drake who performed two songs along with two sketches. More
Creatively Titled, James Drake
Jun 13, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
James Blake and Drake combined on mash-up mixtape creatively titled, James Drake. More
