Liim Lines Up New Album A Sunflower Garden in Harlem Is Hard to Find
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Liim has announced his second album in the space of a year. A Sunflower Garden in Harlem Is Hard to Find is due August 28 via Three Times Louder. “I grew up in almost every scene, and I think what those movies do for me is they spike memories.” “1980” will live on the Liim Lasalle Loves You follow-up alongside recent singles “R.I.P Peace” and “Is Loving Really Bad?” Watch the video below.

Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts Return With New Album Second Song
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Neil Young has unveiled an 11-minute single to go along with the announcement of his next Chrome Hearts album Second Song. Second Song is the follow-up to last year’s Talkin to the Trees, the debut project from Young’s band the Chrome Hearts. The group recorded the new album at the same location (Shangri-La Studios) and with the same producers (Lou Adler, joined by “the Volume Delaers,” aka Young and Niko Bolas) as the first. It arrives three months after the clothing company Chrome Hearts dropped its trademark infringement claim against Young. Second Sing:01 The Foggy Edge Of Time02 Day After Day03 Earth Girl04 Second Song05 Casting Me Away From You06 Soon I Might Be Going07 I’ll Love You Forever

Tyga Admits to Making New Album $tarface With AI: “I Don’t Care”
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Fenix Flexin took up most of the oxygen on this week’s episode of “Is this AI or not?,” but labelmate Tyga pulled his share too. Like “Rubberz,” the “Rack City” rapper’s latest album, the ’80s-indebted $tarface, has faced multiple accusations of being at least partially made with artificial intelligence. Not only does Tyga admit the accusations are true, but he is using the current go-to explanation (excuse?) If you like it, you like it; if you don’t, you don’t. Some people were opposed to it, but real artists took it and used it.”

Meshell Ndegeocello and Cat Power Cover the Human League’s “Don’t You Want Me”
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Meshell Ndegeocello has recruited Cat Power for a cover of the Human League’s “Don’t You Want Me.” The second single from Ndegeocello’s duets album Synonym—improbably populated with guests ranging from Chaka Khan to Bill Callahan—builds the synth-pop classic out from a dub reggae groove, with Ndegeocello and Chan Marshall trading verses, conversing in the pre-chorus, and eventually uniting. Ndegeocello launched Synonym with another blast from the 1980s, duetting with Cynthia Erivio on a cover of Aretha Franklin and George Michael’s “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me).” Other guests on the LP include Anohni, Brandi Carlile, Khruangbin’s Laura Lee, Lianne La Havas, Moses Sumney, Nick Hakim, Madison Cunningham, and Robert Glasper. Revisit Jayson Greene’s Sunday Review of Cat Power’s Moon Pix.

11 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Ravyn Lenae, Karol G, and More
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With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s batch includes new albums from Ravyn Lenae, Karol G, Flo, and more. Ravyn Lenae: Blue Island [Atlantic]More than any project in her catalog, Blue Island expands the idea of what a Ravyn Lenae album can sound like. Listen on Apple MusicListen on SpotifyListen on TidalListen on Amazon MusicBuy at Rough TradeKarol G: No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto [Bichota]

Conan O’Brien Must Go to India, the Netherlands, and the Philippines in Season 3: Watch the Trailer
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Conan O’Brien is hitting the road again for another series of travel specials (which he recently teased in his Harvard commencement address: For Season 3 of Conan O’Brien Must Go, he’ll be visiting the countries of India, the Netherlands, Morocco, and the Philippines in his own distinctive way. This will include, of course, many moments when he gets mocked by the locals. The first episode of Conan O’Brien Must Go debuts August 21st on HBO Max, with subsequent episodes released weekly on Fridays. Check out the trailer below, and also look back on his best jokes from hosting this year’s Oscars.

Foo Fighters Announce 2027 South American Stadium Tour
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Foo Fighters have announced a run of massive South American stadium shows in early 2027. Get Foo Fighters Tickets HereAdditionally, Foo Fighters will headline Rock in Rio in Rio de Rio de Janeiro, Brasil on September 4th, 2026. Tickets for Foo Fighters’ newly announced South American dates go on sale Thursday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m. local time via Foo Fighters’ website. The announcement arrives just as Foo Fighters have kicked off the North American leg of the “Take Cover Tour.” Foo Fighters South Tour Dates:09/04 – Rio de Janeiro, Brasil @ Rock in Rio

Kit Connor Cast as New Cyclops in the MCU X-Men: Report
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Professor X’s mansion is getting more full by the minute: Deadline reports that Kit Connor is being considered for the role of Scott Summers, aka Cyclops, in the upcoming MCU X-Men reboot. Buy the X-Men Movies on Blu-rayCyclops, previously played by James Marsden and Tye Sheridan, serves often as a leader to the X-Men team, with the mutant ability to shoot powerful energy blasts through his eyes. Connor began acting at a young age, but became internationally known for his starring work in the Netflix series Heartstopper. AdvertisementThe full mutant line-up may be revealed as soon as next week during Disney’s D23 convention. Until then, check out our full ranking of the X-Men movies, which we may have to update pretty soon.

Outside Lands 2026 Livestream Lineup for Amazon Music Revealed
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Outside Lands returns to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park this weekend, and fans unable to attend the sold-out festival can watch many of its biggest performances from home. Amazon Music will exclusively livestream select sets from Outside Lands from Friday, August 7th through the end of the festival on Sunday, August 9th. The broadcast begins at 3:00 p.m. PDT each day and will be available through the Amazon Music app, Prime Video, Amazon Music’s Twitch channel, and the Amazon Live Channel on Fire TV and Samsung TV Plus. Get Outside Lands 2026 TicketsFor the first time, Amazon Music will offer two livestream channels running simultaneously. Watch the Outside Lands 2026 livestream here, beginning at 3:00 p.m. PDT each daySee the complete Outside Lands 2026 livestream schedule below.

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Play RUSH Songs with Danny Carey, Chad Smith, and Stewart Copeland in Neil Peart Documentary
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A new documentary titled Neil Peart: No One’s Disciple is set to premiere on CBC on September 23rd, and it will feature the surviving RUSH members performing with a handful of notable drummers. Get RUSH Tickets HereThe film features interviews with RUSH’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, as well as the duo playing RUSH material with Tool’s Danny Carey, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith, and The Police’s Stewart Copeland. The documentary covers Neil Peart’s life from his early career gigging in Canada and then London to his meteoric rise to become considered one of the greatest rock drummers in history. Related VideoRUSH are currently on tour in North America as part of their “Fifty Something” reunion tour. The lengthy run features former Jeff Beck drummer Anika Nilles behind the kit in Peart’s place, and she is absolutely crushing it.

Live-Action Jetsons Movie Starring Jim Carrey Officially in the Works
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Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed that a live-action version of the 1960s animated series The Jetsons, starring Jim Carrey, is in development. The film, which was reported in October 2025 as having Colin Trevorrow attached to direct, was mentioned in Warner Bros.’ second-quarter 2026 shareholder letter among its upcoming slate of new releases. It is currently set for release “beyond 2027” alongside the Game of Thrones feature Aegon’s Conquest, the next Matrix movie, and the sequel to Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Confirmed for 2027 are Bradley Cooper and Margot Robbie’s Ocean’s Eleven prequel, James Gunn’s next Superman movie, Man of Tomorrow, the sequel to A Minecraft Movie, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, and J.J. Abrams’ The Great Beyond.

Phoebe Bridgers Announces Lost Weekend Planetarium Experience
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Phoebe Bridgers is sending fans to the stars for the release of her new album, Lost Weekend, with a series of immersive listening events at planetariums around the world. Each phone-free session will pair Lost Weekend with one of two visual presentations: a custom dome show designed by night-sky photographer Babak Tafreshi or an immersive laser show created by Laser Fantasy. Participating venues include Chicago’s Adler Planetarium, San Francisco’s Morrison Planetarium, Paris’ Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, and Melbourne Planetarium. The 16-track record includes the lead single “Lost Boys”, and Bridgers previously revealed its full tracklist in July. Following the album’s release, Bridgers will take Lost Weekend on the road with “The Lost Tour,” her first solo headlining trek in several years.