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So many artists, so many songs, so little time. Each week we review a handful of new albums (of all genres), round up even more new music that we’d call “indie,” and talk about what metal is coming out. We post music news, track premieres, and more all day. We update a playlist weekly of some of our current favorite tracks. Here’s a daily roundup with a bunch of interesting, newly released songs in one place.

25 New Songs Out Today

ShrapKnel, the duo of NYC rappers Curly Castro and PremRock, have announced a new album entirely produced by Controller 7, Nobody Planning To Leave, due June 7 via billy woods’ Backwoodz Studioz label (pre-order). It has songs featuring Open Mike Eagle, Onry Ozzborn, Lungs, Breezly Brewin, D-Styles (of Beat Junkies), and ELUCID (of Armand Hammer), and the first single is “Illusions of P,” a dark, eerie, lurching rap song that makes for a very promising first taste. Check out the song and its video below.

ShrapKnel announce new album & tour, share "Illusions of P"

New York City, NY

Crowded House released their fantastic eighth album, Gravity Stairs, on Friday and celebrated in NYC with a very intimate show at Bowery Ballroom. The band, which these days includes frontman and songwriter Neil Finn, founding bassist Nick Seymour, Neil’s sons Liam and Elroy, and Mitchell Froom (who has produced the band’s first three albums), were augmented by a second drummer/keyboardist and sounded genuinely fantastic. At 66, Finn’s voice remains agile and can still hit those high high notes on “Don’t Dream It’s Over,” which came late in the main set.

Crowded House celebrated new LP 'Gravity Stairs' at Bowery Ballroom (review, setlist, video)

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Minor day-to-day weather changes are expected through the weekend. High pressure will move northward, bringing warmer temperatures and less wind to inland areas by Friday. A weak trough will pass over the area this weekend. This will slightly lower temperatures and deepen the marine layer. Breezier winds are expected for the mountains and deserts.

Southern California Weather set to Heat Up to 100s: Sizzling Temperatures Set to Arrive Next Week

River Oaks, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. Garrett Beck could never have foreseen the events that transpired during his Thursday morning shift. The electrician and his colleague were heading south on Interstate 35 when lightning struck their work truck near Basswood Blvd.

Struck by Lightning on I-35: A Close Call

Tim Kasher of Cursive and The Good Life is supporting Thursday at a couple of shows this summer, and he’s announced a solo tour around them. “I’ve hardly done any headline shows over the past couple years, so this will certainly be unique,” he says. “For me. And you too, let’s not forget about you!!! Pulling from all the catalogs Cursive / The Good Life / solo stuff. Let’s have some sad laffs.” The outing includes stops along the East Coast in July, and you can see all dates below.

Tim Kasher (Cursive) announces East Coast solo tour

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Red Lobster announced Monday that it would be closing more than 50 restaurants across the country. The company is auctioning off kitchen equipment and furniture until May 16 at select locations.

Red Lobster kitchen equipment and furniture auction ends May 16

Tickets for the Caribou show at Avant Gardner’s Great Hall with Yunè Pinku are on BrooklynVegan presale today (5/30) from 10 AM – 10 PM. Use password BROOKLYNVEGAN. Any remaining tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 31 at 10 AM. All Caribou...

Caribou @ Avant Gardner on BrooklynVegan presale (password here)

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Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced Wednesday, a cat with a challenging start to life now looking for her forever home. The local animal shelter reveals that Wednesday was found “in a literal heap of trash in a hoarding house, nursing her five babies.” Regardless of her tough start to motherhood, Wednesday was an excellent mother to her litter until they all found loving homes.

Cat Found Nursing Kittens In Trash Now Looking For Love

Beastie Boys‘ Ill Communication was released 30 years ago today, and to celebrate, the band have announced a new 3-disc deluxe 30th Anniversary Edition of the album. It’s out July 26 via Gran Royal / Capitol Records, and you can pre-order it here. This new edition is based...

Beastie Boys' 'Ill Communication' is 30 years old today; deluxe vinyl edition announced

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Edgar Ruiz-Gomez, a Colombian citizen, admitted to conspiring to import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into the United States from Colombia, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Colombian National Admits Role in Major Cocaine Importation Scheme

New Jersey State

Trenton, NJ

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - Joshua Cobb, a 23-year-old resident of Trenton, New Jersey, was arrested Friday night for transmitting threats via the internet to kill white people, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Cobb has been charged with one count of transmitting a threat in interstate and foreign commerce and is set to appear this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah Singh in Trenton federal court.

NJ Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill White People, Planned Attacks

Denver, CO

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Several young people spoke Monday during the public comment period of the Denver City Council. One young woman, Olivia Ewudziacquah, lamented that not enough is being done to help the migrants.

Migrants selling cotton candy with babies on their backs, homelessness, speeding among teen concerns

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently shared a heartwarming story about Declan, a joyful, fluffy fellow who has sadly lost his owner and is now looking for a new loving home.

Meet The Happy Little Dog Who Lost His Owner Now Looking For Love

San Francisco, CA

In a scathing rebuke of liberal district attorneys, television personality Judge Judy Sheindlin has launched a verbal assault on what she perceives as the root cause of America's escalating crime problem.

'Judge Judy' tees off on liberal U.S. District Attorneys calling out Portland, San Francisco, NY

Kansas City, MO

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Do you hear knocking at your door? Is that a faint meow coming from your front stoop? No, it's coming from inside the house. Don't worry. That's just the sound of this article nudging you to consider adopting one of these cats. All of these guys are ready and waiting for you at local Kansas City animal shelters. Just use the link to find out more information about them and to get in touch with their local shelters.

Five great cats that want keys to your house

Los Angeles, CA

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Two Los Angeles police officers punched and choked a man last month while he was handcuffed, after the man spat at an officer, according to newly released body-worn camera footage from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

VIDEO: LAPD Officers Punch and Choke Handcuffed Man in South L.A. For Spitting

NYC Pride Month festival LadyLand returns on June 28 and 29 Under The K Bridge with a newly expanded two-day edition, and they’ve updated this year’s lineup. Kim Petras, previously scheduled for Friday, is no longer performing, and there are a bunch of additions. Added to night one are Tinashe and a DJ set from Rahim Claude Redcar (formerly Christine and the Queens), and night two additions include A.G. Cook, Julia Fox, and River Moon.

Tinashe, A.G. Gook, Julia Fox, more added to LadyLand 2024

Copiague, NY

Priority News Network

COPIAGUE, NEW YORK - A driver escaped injury after crashing into four parked cars and flipping over in their sedan early Wednesday morning. Around 2:00 AM, residents living near St. Ann's Avenue and Parkside Court were woken up by a loud crash. When neighbors stepped outside to investigate, they discovered an overturned car lying on its side, only a few feet away from striking a fence and landing on a home's front lawn.

Car Goes Airborne, Overturns After 
Hitting Parked Vehicles In Copiague Overnight

Ridgewood, NY

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Echo & The Bunnymen brought 'Songs to Learn & Sing' to Brooklyn Steel (review, setlist, video)

The lights went down at Brooklyn Steel and the packed house cheered as Echo & The Bunnymen guitarist Will Sergeant walked on stage…alone. Approaching the center...

Echo & The Bunnymen brought 'Songs to Learn & Sing' to Brooklyn Steel (review, setlist, video)

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