Syd: Fin

Syd (member of The Internet and associate of Odd Future) never disappoints and her debut solo album Fin is sublime from beginning to end. From the slightly dark, bubbly “Body” to the sexy “Got Her Own,” the record smoothly slips from spacey to woozy and seductive—complemented by Syd’s effortlessly sultry vocals. With robotic sounds and synths blending with ’90s-tinged R&B influences, this entire record warrants …

Only YOU Atocha, Madrid

Retro meets industrial with contemporary styling in this hotel designed to entice locals as much as travelers

The idea of a themed hotel sounds twee in words, but if executed thoughtfully and with a playful approach, it can be decidedly successful—even sophisticated. The latter is certainly the case with the new Only YOU hotel in Madrid: Only YOU Atocha. From sport-themed artwork in every room, to a ping pong bat covered wall and the all-important retro-tinged gym, the entire hotel is subtly …

Tennis: Modern Woman

From the upcoming Yours Conditionally comes “Modern Woman” by Denver-based duo Tennis (aka Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley). The track builds organically—layer upon layer, until its gorgeously swamped end—and is an enticing blend of tenderness and power. The video is made up of a series of highly stylized, retro vignettes, with Moore gazing at herself in mirrors. These visuals add to the vocals’ exploration of …