The Technicolors: Reptilia

One day after their riveting new single “Impostor!” released, The Technicolors return (or, lead singer Brennan Smiley does) with a powerful rendition of The Strokes’ “Reptilia.” Accompanied by the Atlas String Quartet—who deliver elegant, emotionally-charged instrumentation—Smiley works his way through the lyrics in a way both respectful to Julian Casablancas’ original delivery but distinctly his own. The Technicolors release new LP Metaphysical on 7 July.

Six Expectation-Defying Summer Cocktails

Out of the ordinary tequila, whisky and rum drinks that impress the palate

Cocktails, much like characters, extend from archetypes. It’s variations on the tried and true (and familiar) that primarily populate even the most innovative mixed drinks menus. Only once in a blue moon does a cocktail defy this logic and extend from a place unknown. And yet, any consumer that isn’t your average creature of habit is in search of the next, new flavor profile when …

Wu-Tang Clan: Don’t Stop

Thus far in 2017, TV shows have had a profound impact on people’s music consumption habits (Big Little Lies and the Young Pope included). Out tomorrow, the official Silicon Valley soundtrack has already graced us with new work from producer Hudson Mohawke—but even more impressive, the latest Wu-Tang Clan track, “Don’t Stop,” sees both Raekwon and Method Man in top form. Produced by RZA, layer …