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Ubisoft has confirmed that it will address several audio bugs in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege that have supposedly been around for a good couple of years. As brought to light by professional Rainbow Six Siege esports player Niclas “Pengu” Mouritzen at the end of June, the reported bug that was said to be plaguing the competitive scene allowed for “dropping hatches, vaulting, and ripping C4 and [gre]nades” silently in-game, making the bug ripe for abuse in competitive play.It’s not exactly

32 Sounds (★★★★☆) aims to unlock the power sound wields over our ears, bodies, and minds. Director Sam Green actually suggests in the film that a pair of good headphones are the best way to experience not only the designated disparate sounds, but the vast world of music, noise, nature, and silence the movie explores with verve and technical prowess.Inspired by the award-winning Thirty-Two Short Films About Glenn Gould, the film also wields a sentimental streak suiting Green’s message that sound connects us to the world.

Isaiah Rashad is back with his first single as a solo artist since 2016. It’s called “Why Worry.” Listen to it below.

Esther Rose has announced a new EP with a cover of Nick Lowe’s “Blue on Blue.” My Favorite Mistakes is due out May 29 via Father Daughter and comprises covers of four of Rose’s favorite melancholic songs. Check out “Blue on Blue” below.

Global Citizen has shared the soundtrack to the One World: Together at Home broadcast, a livestreamed event in support of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization. The 79-song album featuring live performances from the event is out now via Universal; all streaming revenue from the compilation will also be donated to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. Take a listen to the album below.

Hayley Williams has officially released the second part of her new album PETALS FOR ARMOR. The second part includes “Roses/Lotus/Iris/Violet,” “Why We Ever,” “Over Yet,” and “My Friend,” as well as today’s new track “Dead Horse.” Hear the new one below.

Bright Eyes have shared another new song. “Forced Convalescence” features Flea on bass, Jon Theodore (of the Mars Volta and Queens of the Stone Age) on drums and percussion, and Kip Skitter on percussion. The track follows “Persona Non Grata,” which was the single Conor Oberst and the group released in March along with confirmation an LP was on the way. (The album still hasn’t been detailed.) Listen to the new song below.

Chelsea Peretti, the stand-up comedian who starred in the original run of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, has announced her first musical project. The new album of comedic songs—a concept album about coffee—arrives in June.

L7 have shared a cover of Joan Jett & The Blackhearts’ “Fake Friends.” And the band’s cover features guitars and vocals from none other than Joan Jett. L7 have paired “Fake Friends” with the B-side “Witchy Burn.” Hear both songs below.

Nick Hakim has shared another new song from his upcoming album WILL THIS MAKE ME GOOD. This one’s called “CRUMPY,” and it features some additional guitar from Mac DeMarco. Listen below. The new album is out May 15 via ATO.

Tonight, St. Louis rapper Smino released a surprise new mixtape. It’s called She Already Decided. It features 16 songs and includes guest spots from T-Pain, Bari, Sevyn Streeter, and Rizz Capolatti. Listen to it below.

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong has been sharing covers while he’s self-isolating at home. In March, he played “I Think We’re Alone Now.” And, earlier this month, Armstrong covered San Francisco punk band Avengers’ “Corpus Christi.” Now, he’s performed “That Thing You Do!” in tribute to the late songwriter Adam Schlesinger. Listen below.

Today (April 20), Mike Dean, the producer/multi-instrumentalist known for his work with Kanye West and Travis Scott, has released a new instrumental mixtape titled 4:20. “I have always had this idea that I wanted to release my own music on the date 4/20,” Dean explained in a press release.

In 2017, Moor Mother and noise producer Mental Jewelry linked up for a collaborative EP called Crime Waves. Now, they’ve returned with a collaborative full-length called True Opera. Hear the record below, plus watch Moor x Jewelry’s new video for “Look Alive” (directed by Bob Sweeney).

The xx’s Romy Madley Croft played a set during an Instagram Live session earlier today (April 19). During her performance, Croft announced that she was working on her debut solo album, as Stereogum points out. Croft also played a new song, slated to appear on the solo LP. Find her performance of track, reportedly titled “Weightless,” below.

Matthew Dear has announced a new techno project called Brain, as Resident Advisor points out. He’s also shared “Boss,” the lead single from Brain’s forthcoming release The World EP, which arrives May 15 via Detroit label Planet E Communications. Listen to “Boss” below.

John Frusciante is back in the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but that doesn’t mean he’s slacking on his solo music. The next album under his Trickfinger alias is called She Smiles Because She Presses the Button and it arrives June 5 via Acid Test Records sub-label Avenue 66. Check out two tracks from the release, “Amb” and “Brise,” below.

Bon Iver are back with a new song called “PDLIF,” which is an abbreviation for “Please Don’t Live in Fear.” Listen to it below. Proceeds from the song will go to Direct Relief, who offer support to health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Kelly Rowland has released a new song called “COFFEE.” It follows Rowland’s 2019 single Crown,” an anti-bullying song made in partnership with Dove. Listen to “COFFEE” below.

21 Savage and Summer Walker have joined forces for the new single “Secret.” It’s the second collaboration from the Atlanta artists: Last year, they both appeared on Jhené Aiko’s “Triggered (freestyle) Remix.” Listen to “Secret,” produced by Kid Hazel, below.

Florence and the Machine have shared a previously unreleased song from the sessions for 2018’s High as Hope. The track is called “Light of Love,” and Florence Welch said she’s releasing it “as a little token of [her] love.” Welch also said she plans to donate all her proceeds from the song to the United Kingdom’s Intensive Care Society. Hear “Light of Love” below.

Tyler, the Creator has shared a good dollop of new music tonight (April 17). First, he’s remixed La Roux’s Supervision song “Automatic Driver.” Plus, he has two contributions to Buffalo rapper Westside Gunn’s brand new album Pray for Paris: Tyler’s featured on “327” and he produced “Party Wit Pop Smoke.” Hear the new songs below.

Fiona Apple has released her first new album in eight years. After a brief announcement video earlier this month, Fetch the Bolt Cutters has arrived as promised. Have a listen below, and check out the album’s full credits.

The-Dream has released Sextape 4. It’s the singer’s follow-up to his 40-song release Ménage à Trois: Sextape Vol. 1, 2, 3 from December 2018. Hear the new album below (via Radio Killa Records).

Brian Eno has remixed “Told,” the opening track on the new GANG mixtape from London rapper Headie One and producer Fred again... Check out the new remix below.

Bob Dylan is back with another new song after the recent release of “Murder Most Foul.” This one’s called “I Contain Multitudes.” Have a listen below.

DaBaby has released his second official album. The Charlotte rapper’s follow-up to 2019’s KIRK is called Blame It on Baby. It features Future, Quavo, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, and Ashanti. Listen below (via South Coast Music Group/Interscope Records).

Big Thief have shared a new collection of demos. Demos Vol. 1 - Topanga Canyon, CA - Feb 2018 features five songs, including three that have never been released and two that appeared on Adrianne Lenker’s 2018 album abysskiss. The sessions eventually led to the albums U.F.O.F. and Two Hands.

Sam Smith and Demi Lovato have teamed up for a new song. It’s called “I’m Ready” and it arrives with a music video directed by Jora Frantzis and featuring choreography from Sean Bankhead. Watch below.

Devendra Banhart has covered Ioanna Gika’s Thalassa track “Swan.” It is currently available for purchase on Gika’s Bandcamp page. All proceeds from the single benefit Downtown Women’s Shelter in Los Angeles. Hear Banhart’s cover, as well as Gika’s original version, below.