Michael Blume: Blunder

From the Stonewall Inn’s annual Pride Reception (highlighting the Stonewall Inn Gives Back non-profit charitable organization) to Bonnaroo and an 8 June album release, Michael Blume’s been busy using his music to advocate for others. “Blunder” off the forthcoming EP Cynicism & Sincerity demonstrates the power of Blume’s message and music. And the accompanying music videos emphasizes the beauty of it all.

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The Internet: Come Over The Internet (aka Syd, Patrick Paige II, Matt Martians, Christopher Smith and Steve Lacy) has been teasing new music from their upcoming Hive Mind—out 20 July—for a little while now, and the LA-based outfit just released the expectedly sublime “Come Over.” Their first release since 2015’s Ego Death (though members have been busy with solo work), it’s smooth and slinky with …

IDLES: COLOSSUS

With numerous magnetizing uses of IDLES’ frontman Joe Talbot (and his head), the video for “COLOSSUS” twists and turns in tandem with the remarkable and punkish track—which aims to tackle toxic masculinity. Powerful throughout, the song splits musically around the four-minute mark but never loses its way. Intensity drives the tune, both Talbot’s lyrics can be used to describe it best: “Tender, violent and queer.”