New York Post — Taylor Swift fans are known to give their fur babies monikers inspired by the pop star -- and there was a recent spike in this Swiftie tradition ahead of the release of her double album "The Tortured Poets Department" on Friday. more info

Stereogum — Last weekend, Lana Del Rey gave a well-received headlining Coachella performance with appearances from Billie Eilish, Jon Batiste, and Jack Antonoff. (No thanks to Pete.) Last night, Batiste and Antonoff returned for LDR’s second Coachella set, and alternative pop star also brought out Camila Cabello for the live debut of “I LUV IT.” more info

Stereogum — Yesterday, Drake officially released “Push Ups,” his response to Kendrick Lamar’s diss on Metro Boomin and Future’s “Like That” (America’s current #1 song). It was leaked days before and initially speculated to be AI. “Push Ups” also dissed Future, Metro Boomin, the Weeknd, Rick Ross, and Ja Morant. Later on Friday Drake posted a new track called “Taylor Made Freestyle” to social media. more info

New York Post — It's "Fortnight" Friday! more info

Metal Injection — "We're gonna be back in April to finish it up." more info

Metal Injection — The Swiss masters are working on a new record. more info

Obscure Sound — A gripping new prog-rock single from Philadelphia-based band Chewy, “Rubber Unfamiliar” unfolds with captivating variety — reminding of a cross between Black Midi and XTC. The track marks the opening effort on their new EP, Ostranenie. Pulsing guitar shimmers and a breezy brass convergence lead into a debonair one-minute turn, where crunchy guitars lead into a decisive vocal lead; the shift from art-rock experimentation into a delectably raucous fervency, and then into a psych-friendly wooziness, is exemplary of the project’s dynamic range. The gorgeous brass components re-ignite at the mid-way turn, delighting into the calming guitar-centric close. “Rubber Unfamiliar” doesn’t The post Chewy – “Rubber Unfamiliar” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Stereogum — The snake is eating its tail. On “Hard Times,” the opening track and lead single from their 2017 album After Laughter , Paramore adopted a plastic neon Afropop/new wave vibe seemingly influenced by Talking Heads. Recently, Hayley Williams and friends covered “Burning Down The House” for the forthcoming compilation Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute To Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense. Now, as an extension of the Stop Making Sense festivities, lead Talking Head David Byrne has returned Paramore’s favor by covering “Hard Times.” It sounds like a David Byrne song, but then, it always has. more info