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Now, just ahead of an ambitious tour across North America and Europe this fall, Disiniblud have unveiled a fresh take on one of the album’s standout tracks, “Blue Rags, Raging Wind” (featuring Amigone). The remix comes courtesy of Deafheaven guitarist Kerry McCoy, who reimagines the piece with pulsing drum and bass rhythms, cinematic synth layers, flickering tremolo textures, and his unmistakable guitar presence. Where the original leaned into neoclassical grace, McCoy’s version surges forward with an almost cinematic energy, making it both a tribute to and a transformation of the song’s theme of childlike joy.

“Defense” represents a shift in Panda Bear‘s sound, moving away from his typically electronic-focused style towards a more organic approach. The track features Lennox‘s signature multi-layered vocals, complemented by acoustic percussion, lush harmonies, and stunning guitar work from Cindy Lee.

The album was crafted at Lennox’s Estudio Campo in Lisbon, Portugal. Josh Dibb (Deakin), a fellow Animal Collective member, co-produced the album and contributed to its creation. The project also includes contributions from Rivka Ravede of Spirit of the Beehive.

About the collaboration on Sinister Grift, Josh Dibb shared in a press statement: “Creating this album felt like a cherished and welcoming return. Noah and I began recording music on multitrack cassette back in 1991. Now, 32 years later, we’re still working in a similar way—just two friends in a room, exploring sounds and emotions that resonate with us. I take great pride in what we’ve crafted together. Sinister Grift embodies the songwriter I’ve known for over three decades, yet it also represents a fresh chapter for Noah. I couldn’t be prouder of the outcome.”

In support of the new album, Panda Bear has announced a big tour for 2025, with Toro y Moi joining as a special guest.

Tracklist for Panda Bear’s Sinister Grift:

Praise
Anywhere But Here
50mg
Ends Meet
Just As Well
Ferry Lady
Venom’s In
Left in the Cold
Elegy for Noah Lou
Defense

Panda Bear 2025 Tour itinerary:

12-04 Coimbra, Portugal – Salão Brazil
12-05 Vigo, Spain – Radar
12-06 Valladolid, Spain – El Desierto
12-07 Porto, Portugal – Plano B
12-08 Lisbon, Portugal – ZDB
12-10 London, England – Lexington
12-11 Berlin, Germany – Lark
12-13 Paris, France – Le Hasard Ludique
02-06 Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue *
02-07 Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed *
02-08 Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Hall *
02-10 Toronto, Ontario – Danforth Musical Hall *
02-11 Montreal, Quebec – M Telus *
02-12 Boston, MA – Roadrunner *
02-14 Manhattan, NY – Terminal 5 *
02-15 Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall *
02-16 Washington, D.C. – 9:30 Club *
02-19 Raleigh, NC – The Ritz *
02-20 Nashville, TN – Marathon *
02-21 Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle *
03-20 Lisbon, Portugal – Capitólio
03-21 Braga, Portugal – Teatro Circo
03-22 Oviedo, Spain – Kuivi / Almacenes
03-23 Bilbao, Spain – Kafe Antzokia
03-25 Barcelona, Spain – Paral-lel 62
03-26 Valencia, Spain – 16 Toneladas
03-27 Madrid, Spain – La Sala
03-28 Faro, Portugal – Teatro das Figuras
05-08 Phoenix, AZ – Van Buren *
05-12 Austin, TX – Stubb’s *
05-13 Houston, TX – White Oak Amphitheater *
05-14 Dallas, TX – House of Blues *
05-16 Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium *
05-19 San Francisco, CA – The Chapel
05-21 Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
05-22 Seattle, WA – Showbox
05-23 Vancouver, British Columbia – Hollywood Theater

* with Toro y Moi

DIA is described as an album about growth and transformation. It reflects a journey of self-discovery taken at a careful, thoughtful pace. The songs explore the question of what comes next—after we’ve been broken, but before we’re broken for good.

For the project, Minus‘ songwriting has also evolved. After three years of carrying fragments of songs across Colombia, Mexico, and in rented apartments and hotel rooms across North America and Europe, she thought the record was complete. But something was missing with the lyrics: telling more about herself. This step towards introspection can be heard in “Broken,” as she sings: “Mother, I’ve been a fool, I looked then in / Even when you said, do not listen / Went to hell and back, left all the way / Now I’m broken.”

Ela Minus also co-directed the video with Losmose and announced some tour dates.

Ela Minus 2024-2025 Tour Dates

Wed. Oct.16 – Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg (ADE) ^
Sat. Oct. 19 – Paris, FR @ From Our Minds / FVTVR (Art Basel) – DJ set
Sat. Dec. 14 – Berlin, DE @ Silent Green (OPIA)
Mon. Feb. 3 – Paris, FR @ Zenith *
Tue. Feb. 4 – Luxembourg, LX @ Rockhal *
Wed, Feb. 5 – Utrecht, NL @ Tivoli *
Thu. Feb. 6 – London, UK @ Roundhouse *
Fri. Feb. 7 – London, UK @ Roundhouse *
Sat. Feb. 8 – London, UK @ Roundhouse *
Sun. Feb. 9 – Leeds, UK @ O2 Academy *
Mon. Feb. 10 – Bristol, UK @ Bristol Beacon *
Tue. Feb. 11 – Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique *
Wed. Feb. 12 – Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique *
Fri. Feb. 14 – Berlin, DE @ Velodrom *
Sun. Mar. 30 – Bogotá, Colombia @ Estéreo Picnic

* = supporting Caribou
^ = supporting Floating Points

Two of our favourite electronic artists, Ela Minus and DJ Python, announced yesterday the release of a common EP, ♡ [pronounced “Corazón”]. Featuring three songs about the liberation, intimacy and mutuality that blooms in love, plus their instrumental versions, the 6-track project is introduced by the single “Pájaros en Verano”.

Ela Minus‘ last album acts of rebellions was released in 2020, whereas DJ Python shared the Club Sentimientos Vol 2 EP earlier this year.

10 years after Melody’s Echo Chamber, French artist Melody Prochet will return with a third studio album, Emotional Eternal. The project was crafted in Stockholm with the same team of Bon Voyage (2018). “I hope the record has that uplifting quality,” she stated. “I wanted to be more grounded and mindful through the process. I guided the sessions with simplicity — a contrast with the maximalism of Bon Voyage and the wilderness of my delusions. I made some big and impactful decisions and changes to my life. It took me to where it is peaceful, and I think the record reflects this. It’s more direct.”

Prochet has also shared the scintillating first single, “Looking Backward,” which she describes has a “happy accident”. Watch the accompanying animation, which was created by Hyoyon Paik, and pre-order the album via Bandcamp.

In a few days, Ela Minus will unleash her debut album acts of rebellion, which draws inspiration from the beauty of tiny, daily acts of revolution. The Colombia-born, Brooklyn-based hardware musician already gave us a string of striking singles, including the defiant “megapunk” and “they told us it was hard, but they were wrong“.

For the latest advance single, “dominique,” she calms the pace down but keeps the dark, rebellious edge that permeates the whole record. The track sounds like an ode to anti-conformism, for those who want to create their own, small world, and live inside it, as she explains in a statement. Watch the accompanying visuals, courtesy of DR.ME and Ela herself, and pre-order the album via Bandcamp.

Following up on her third album Future Politics, released back in 2017, multi-talented artist Katie Stelmanis, returns as Austra with a brand new song and video. On the playful “Risk It”, the Toronto-based synth-pop artist pitched her vocals sky-high to encapsulate the thrill and the fear of leaving a consuming relationship. For the first time, she worked with external producers, as Rodaidh McDonald and Joseph Shabason assisted her on production duties.

About the accompanying visuals, director Jasmin Mozzafari explained:

[su_quote]I wanted to construct a narrative piece that takes place over the course of one night, focusing on a protagonist caught at the inevitable crossroads that exist when love falls apart. Ultimately, I saw “Risk It” as a song about the fear of being vulnerable. At the beginning, the protagonist tries to do anything to evade this feeling; by the end, they are forced to face it.[/su_quote]

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A few months ago, Blood Orange shared his mixtape Angel’s Pulse, that he described as “somewhat of an epilogue” to his last album Negro Swan. Following up on the “Benzo” visuals, he has now unveiled a clip for “Dark & Handsome,” a highlight off the mixtape that we featured in our Best Tracks of 2019. The self-directed and edited visuals also include an appearance from Toro y Moi, who is also present on the track. Watch below.

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