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12/22/2015
Britta Plyler
photo by Ron Henry

  • Two weeks after the death of Stone Temple Pilots' ex-frontman Scott Weiland, his surviving bandmates have shared a moving tribute video. Guitarist Dean DeLeo, drummer Eric Kretz, and bassist Robert DeLeo chose to showcase one of their favorite songs, "Atlanta," which they recorded with Scott 16 years ago. Weiland's raw vocals and the band's commentary creates a very special moment. [SPIN]

  • Swedish dream pop outfit jj have been randomly dropping singles for the last few months. The latest installment is a stripped down track called "Paranoid." The simplicity of the track and it's emotional lyrics will stay with you long after the song ends. [Stereogum]

  • Brooklyn experimental rockers Yeasayer haven't released an album since 2012, but today they've shared a video called "Amen & Goodbye" teasing some new music. He's hoping that a new album is just around the corner. [Pitchfork]

  • Venezuelan producer Alejandro Ghersi, better known as Arca, has had a busy 2015. Just last month he released his full-length album, Mutant, and today he's shared new 90-second track called "Monstruosidad." [CoS]

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