Janelle Monáe finally dropped long-awaited Dirty Computer today to unanimous rave reviews. The album is accompanied by a 44-minute science fiction short film of the same name, starring herself and actress Tessa Thompson (Thor: Ragnarok and Westworld). She’s calling the film, which made its world debut yesterday on MTV and BET, an “emotion picture” set to the music of Dirty Computer. Monáe’s last studio album was 2013’s The Electric Lady. Don’t miss Janelle Monáe when she plays Marymoor Theater on Monday, June 11. [ Under the Radar ]
SZA has slowly been cranking out videos for 2017’s almost universally adored Ctrl. Today, she’s shared a video for the Kendrick Lamar-featuring “Doves In The Wind.” Directed by Nabil, the kung fu-styled video stars SZA as Lamar’s martial arts protege. SZA will be joining Lamar on the TDE Championship Tour, kicking off next month, alongside Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab Soul, and others. The Championship Tour makes a stop at the White River Amphitheatre on Saturday, May 5. [ The Fader ]
Fantastic Chicago rapper Cupcakke has shared the first new single since her album Ephorize dropped earlier this year. Titled “Quiz,” the song is said to be produced by UK experimental electronic collective PC Music. The highly sexual and extra dirty rapper stopped by Seattle this past Sunday, April 22nd to play a sold out show at Neumos. [ Pitchfork ]
New music from Trevor Powers, Dirty Projectors, Beach House, Braids, and Now, Now.
Run the Jewels perform on Colbert, Teenage Fanclub announce vinyl reissues, and new music from Oneohtrix Point Never and Snail Mail.
A new video from Father John Misty, new music from Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Jack White, and Thundercat.
Tour announcements from My Bloody Valentine and Blood Orange, plus reissues from The Breeders and a live performance by Parquet Courts on Ellen.
