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Song of the Day: “Vendetta” by Iceage

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Iceage (Photo by Fryd Frydendahl)

Copenhagen’s Iceage — Elias Bender Rønnenfelt, Jakob Tvilling Pless, Johan Surrballe Wieth, and Dan Kjær Nielsen — announce their fifth album, Seek Shelter, out May 7 on Mexican Summer.

Today, they present a new single/video, “Vendetta,” which follows “The Holding Hand,” “an ominous transmission from a band who can summon a storm like few others” (Pitchfork).

Song of the Day: “Babalon” by Andrew WK

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Andrew WK (Photo by Michael RC)

At the beginning of February 2021, Napalm Records and the inimitable God of Partying, Andrew WK, announced the impending release of a massive new single, “Babalon” — and today, that new single is officially released and available worldwide with an accompanying music video.

Song of the Day: “Big Steppa” by Dayon Greene

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Dayon Greene (Photo courtesy Leoht House)

Dayon Greene recently shared the video for “Big Steppa” off his 2020 debut album, Me.

Inspired by his love for soccer the visual is an homage to the game (“If you not playing to win, what you playing fo?”), but much could be said off the field. Where power and precision collide, Dayon intricately weaves parallels from the sport to his experience as an artist. On the cusp of stardom, the DMV rapper shows what staying the course gets you.

Song of the Day: “Lilacs” by Waxahatchee

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Waxahatchee (Photo by Molly Matalon)

Waxahatchee (aka Katie Crutchfield) has had a busy week, not only making her late night debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! but also performing alongside Kevin Morby on CBS This Morning. Performing “Fire” and “Lilacs” from last year’s critically acclaimed Saint Cloud, Waxahatchee again proves why she is one of the most important voices in music right now.

Livestream Preview: Okay Kaya @ Noon Chorus, 2/14/21

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Okay Kaya (Photo courtesy Noon Chorus)

Kaya Wilkins, better known as Okay Kaya, is livestreaming a Valentine’s Day show via Noon Chorus on Sunday, Feb. 14. Catch the darkly soulful singer-songwriter for an engaging and thoughtful, if occasionally melancholy, indie show this weekend.

Song of the Day: “Man in Me” by Madi Diaz

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Madi Diaz (Photo by Lily Pepper)

Nashville-based Madi Diaz marks a full restart of her artistic career with “Man in Me,” her poignant debut single/video for ANTI-.

Livestream Preview: CeeLo Green @ Sessions, 2/13/21

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CeeLo Green (Photo courtesy Magnum PR)

The one and only CeeLo Green (Goodie Mob, Gnarls Barkley) performs in a rare, intimate livestream performance for what promises to be the coziest Valentine’s Day Eve special exclusively at Sessions on Saturday, Feb. 13.

The performance will last 60 minutes and be followed by a VIP Meet and Greet lasting 30 minutes.

Song of the Day: “Strong Feelings” by Dry Cleaning

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Dry Cleaning (Photo by Steve Gullick)

London-based band Dry Cleaning — Nick Buxton (drums), Tom Dowse (guitar), Lewis Maynard (bass) and Florence Shaw (vocals) — announce their debut album, New Long Leg, out April 2 on 4AD, and present a new single/video, “Strong Feelings.”

Around Town: Virtual 2021 Wammies @ WammiesDC.org, 3/28/21

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DC rocker Elizabeth II will perform at the Virtual 2021 Wammies show. (Photo courtesy the artist)

After a record-breaking nomination and voting season, music lovers and industry professionals alike can now purchase tickets for the second Virtual Wammie Awards, which will take place on Sunday, March 28 at 6pm, exclusively on WammiesDC.org.

Song of the Day: “Hall of Death” by Matt Sweeney and Bonnie Prince Billy

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Matt Sweeney and Bonnie Prince Billy (Photo by Jonah Freeman and Justin Lowe)

Where once was Superwolf, now roam Superwolves, the new album and demon spawn of Matt Sweeney and Bonnie Prince Billy, out digitally April 30 on Drag City and available physically on June 18.

Today marks the arrival of their new single “Hall of Death.”