Friday Music News

03/13/2015

Britta Plyler

Daevid Allen pioneer of psychedelic rock and founding member of Soft Machine and Gong lost his battle with cancer today, he was 77. His son, Orlando Monday, broke the news on Facebook, saying "You have left such a beautiful legacy and we will make sure it forever shines in our children and their children. Now is the happiest time of yr life. Blessed be.” [Pitchfork]

Earlier this year, Savages showcased some new songs during live perfomances around New York City. Now thanks to some awesome fan footage from the Mercury Lounge, you can hear the British quartet's latest track "Adore." [Pitchfork]

On Tuesday, Death Grips will drop their new collection Jenny Death, which is a part of a double album titled The Powers That B. They've shared the hard-hitting album closer "On GP." Check it out. [CoS]

Iron & Wine's, aka Sam Beam, short film Dreamers & Makers Are My Favorite People is now available to stream in its entirety below. The film features interviews and footage of his performance at the Jerry Run Theater in Cleveland, West Virginia. [Stereogum]

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