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09/02/2016
Britta Plyler
photo via NME

  • British electronic duo AlunaGeorge will release their sophomore album I Remember on September 16. Today they've shared a new slow-jam called "Mediator." Aluna Francis uses her soulful vocals to gently drop some relationship truth bombs on an unlucky-in-love friend. On September 29, AlunaGeorge will open for Sia as she kicks off her tour at Key Arena in Seattle. [Stereogum]

  • Since the release of their album Ash & Ice, The Kills have been making the rounds on the late-night TV circuit. Last night, they delivered a kick-ass performance of the album song "Impossible Track." Watch below. [CoS]

  • Prince's band The Revolution reunited last night for the first time in 30 years to pay respects to the late music legend. Last night was the first of 3 shows they will perform at First Avenue in Minneapolis, the club where Prince's film Purple Rain was shot. Watch them take on the iconic song "1999." [Pitchfork]

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