Thursday Music News

09/17/2015

Janice Headley

Veteran Tucson-based band Calexico share a video for the track "Tapping on the Line," featuring none other than beloved chanteuse Neko Case on guest vocals. The clip, directed by Jason Roark, was filmed at Portland's Flora Recording & Playback studios during the band's recent tour with The Decemberists. Watch below. Y'know what else was filmed during the band's northwest trek? This fantastic exclusive KEXP session at Robert Lang Studios! Watch that here. [Pitchfork]

Earlier this week, Run the Jewels stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert for a fantastic collaboration with TV on the Radio. (Watch that here.) While in the house, the Colbert team envisioned some more projects for El-P and Killer Mike, in the vein of Meow the Jewels. Couple Arguing Outside a Party the Jewels sounds particularly intriguing! Check it out below: [Spin]

Excited to announce that I've signed @runjewels to a multi-album deal! #LSSC https://t.co/lZMUwWvMP3
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) September 17, 2015

Sister-duo Ibeyi share a hauntingly beautiful video for the track "Stranger/Lover," off their self-titled debut on XL Recordings. In the clip, disembodied hands tug and pull at Lisa-Kaindé Diaz and Naomi Diaz. Watch below, and check out their KEXP in-studio session here. [Stereogum]

Future Islands frontman Samuel T. Herring unveils his rapper alter ego, Hemlock Ernst, in this video for Australian group Curse Ov Dialect. In the clip for the single "Twisted Strangers," Herring drives around his hometown of Baltimore as he drops verse. Watch: [Stereogum]

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