Blog: Pigeons and Planes

After missing his last few appearances on the show, Lil Wayne finally made his return to Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night, where he sat down for a lengthy chat with host Jimmy Kimmel. Kimmel wasted no time asking Wayne about his recent seizures, to which Wayne spoke in depth about his experience and reassured in [...]

After watching Grimes' awkward but charming acceptance speech at the Webby Awards, we realized there are plenty of ways to give a good speech. From the hilarious to the disastrous, acceptance speeches give artists a chance to entertain, make a point, or show a little of their personality that doesn't always come through in the music. Here are 10 kinds of acceptance speeches that get the job done.

Alice and the Glass Lake released their debut project yesterday in The Evolution EP, and for those who have been paying attention, this five song sampler reveals an artist who is playing with sound and space in technicolor ways. Following the release of her single "Luminous," it should come as no surprise that the other [...]

• Alice and the Glass Lake - The Evolution EP

Kanye West opened up for a rare interview with The New York Times' Jon Caramanica. He gave an insight into pieces of Kanye that you don't always get to see. From his come-up to his progression to where he's at now, Mr. West things down breaks down in his own inimitable way, in a surprisingly candid [...]

Using footage from a variety of feel-good films including Breakin 2 Electric Boogaloo and Beat Street, director Michelle Civetta has created an incredibly fun and strangely appropriate breakdancing-filled video for "Better Days." Something about the song's upbeat, hopeful nature is expressed in the assorted clips of carefree dancing, and you're pretty much guaranteed to be smiling at some point [...]

After watching Grimes' awkward but charming acceptance speech at the Webby Awards, we realized there are plenty of ways to give a good speech. From the hilarious to the disastrous, acceptance speeches give artists a chance to entertain, make a point, or show a little of their personality that doesn't always come through in the music. Here are 10 kinds of acceptance speeches that get the job done.

Gunplay stopped by the Complex offices today, and while he was there, Lauren Nostro came up with a genius idea: introduce Gunplay to Vine. And it begins. Watch his first Vine above, download Gunplay's Acquitted mixtape here, and stay tuned for what is sure to be a classic new addition to Vine. GUNPLAY SPEAKS ON CATS, [...]

AraabMUZIK might've been shot a little while ago, but he's back, and judging by his latest remix, it's with a vengeance. Flipping Rihanna's "Pour It Up," Araab injects his signature sound, flexing with some intricate work with the drum machine. No word as to whether or not this will appear on The Remixes, Vol. 1, [...]

• araabMUZIK - Rihanna "Pour It Up" (araabMUZIK Remix)

Things have been smooth sailing for Disclosure ever since their debut, but during their recent set at Capital FM Summertime Ball in London, they experienced a hiccup. The Lawrence brothers are currently being accused of faking their set, wherein they mimed mixing when their mixers were unplugged. Fans of the duo were upset, and took [...]

If you're had a few listens to that Quasimoto Yessir Whatever compilation and want something a little different to carry you through your day, look no further than this full stream of Sigur Rós' new album Kveikur, which is out June 18 through XL. The band's seventh album sees them pursuing a more direct, less ethereal sound, which you'll [...]

Danny Brown is currently making the rounds in Europe, and while he was out there he stopped by Tim Westwood's spot to drop off this freestyle as part of the "Cribs Sessions." Danny takes over Pusha T's "Numbers on the Boards" beat and spits some new bars with a cup in his hand and his [...]

While a good conversation is necessary in getting to know any person, whether a new friend or an artist, musical taste can often provide an intimate, revealing lens with which to explore an unfamiliar acquaintance. London singer/producer the Slow Revolt was an unknown name to us before we were passed the mix you're about to [...]

• Pavilion. - The Slow Revolt - This Dark Matter

The helium wisdom of Quasimoto bows into 2013 with "Yessir Whatever," his third studio album (a compilation of tracks recorded over the past 12 years) since 20002s The Unseen. The soulful beats and vinyl flow that have defined Madlib's career are out in full force here: "Yessir Whatever" flows through the speakers front to back, [...]

The High Wire is a London-based group that consists of Tim Crompton, Ross Forrest, and Alexia Hagen. They cite '60s Motown, T Rex, New Order, and Gorillaz as a few of their influences, but on "LNOE," traces of these influences blend into something much different. They're readying their third album, and "LNOE" is is our first [...]

• The High Wire - LNOE

Poliça have shared the video for their Justin Vernon collaborative track, "Tiff" and it's not for the faint of heart. The clip features the band's frontwoman Channy Leaneagh playing both sides of an extremely gruesome torture scene. It's a pretty startling visual for an otherwise smooth and emotive electronic track. "Tiff" will appear on the [...]

Arthur Beatrice are a group from London who's debut EP will be released on July 22, and the title track "Carter (Uncut)" has now got a video directed by none other than Kate Moross, who was behind Jessie Ware's "It Was Us" and "Wildest Moments" videos. The stylish black and white visual perfectly suits the [...]

Action Bronson's 7-track Saaab Stories finally dropped on Spotify and iTunes this morning, a flurry of big beats and sirens produced by Harry Fraud. The tracklist includes previously released stunner "The Rockers" with Wiz Khalifa and also features verses from Prodigy and Raekwon on the closing track "Seven Series Triplets." "Stories" still features Bronson's smirking [...]

Nothing says “summer” quite like outdoor music festivals. There’s just something about sitting in a field, basking in the sun and listening to music all day (or weekend). As festivals grow in popularity, so do their lineups - one of the biggest days in the music world’s year is Coachella’s lineup announcement - but great bands play the full festival circuit each summer. Believe it or not, there’s more than just Coachella, Electric Daisy Carnival and Leeds. Here are some of the best music festivals that you may not know, but you should.

Some might argue that chillwave is dead. Washed Out would beg to differ. The genre-pioneering artist is back with a bevy of new goods for fans of his spaced out, hypnotic sound. On August 13 Ernest Greene will release his sophomore studio album, Paracosm, via Sub Pop here in the U.S. The new effort reportedly [...]

The lovely HAIM sisters were on David Letterman last night for a bubbly, bouncy, fun-filled performance of recent single "Forever." After running through the summery track the band reminded us that their debut album, surely one of this year's most anticipated pop records, will be out this Fall. Watch the performance above. (The Line of Best [...]