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You’re not gonna believe this, but there’s a new ruggedly artsy post-punk band out of Britain. The Leeds combo Adult DVD have announced their signing to Fat Possum today with the release of the intense (and intensely likable) new single “Real Tree Lee.” Over top of a post-DFA backing track built around a relentless strobing… The post Adult DVD – “Real Tree Lee” appeared first on Stereogum.

Rob Hirst, the founding drummer for Australian new wave greats Midnight Oil, has died. Hirst died due to complications from pancreatic cancer. "After fighting heroically for almost three years, Rob is now free of pain — 'a glimmer of tiny light in the wilderness,'" Hirst's Midnight Oil bandmates write in a statement on their socials. "He died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones." In a separate statement shared to ABC, the band writes, "We are shattered and grieving the loss of our brother Rob. For now there are no words but there will always be songs." Hirst was 70. The post Midnight Oil Drummer Rob Hirst Dead At 70 appeared first on Stereogum.

In about a month, the great American songwriter Bill Callahan will release his new album My Days Of 58. He introduced the project to us with the self-portrait “The Man I’m Supposed To Be,” then followed it by looking outward with “Lonely City.” He’s got a third advance track out now. Making exceptional use of… The post Bill Callahan – “Stepping Out For Air” appeared first on Stereogum.

The Cork, Ireland indie rockers Cardinals are getting close to release day for their debut album Masquerade. Today they bring us some brief US tour dates and one more single to go along with “Barbed Wire,” “The Burning Of Cork,” “Big Empty Heart,” and the title track. This one is called “I Like You.” It’s… The post Cardinals – “I Like You” appeared first on Stereogum.