Rizzla: Iron Cages / Twitch Queen

“There’s only so much longer that dance music can be apolitical. Producers and DJs are going to have to start acknowledging the injustices in our society,” said Brooklyn-by-way-of-Boston producer Rizzla—and one of the founders of queer artist collective #KUNQ—in an interview last year with Cakes Da Killa. His debut Iron Cages EP (off of Fade to Mind) illustrates his restlessness and emotionality. Rizzla’s video mix …

Björk: Lionsong (Vulnicura Strings Version)

Though Björk just released the final installment of remixes for her heartbreak album Vulnicura, she’s not done yet reworking the dense layers of material. The Icelandic heroine will be releasing an “acoustic” version of the full LP, featuring new sonic point-of-views, violin solos and a unique instrument called the Viola Organista (an instrument designed by Leonardo da Vinci but built after his time; apparently there’s …

Zhu feat. Gallant: Testarossa Music

Distinguishing himself from the boatload of star EDM producers, the ever-enigmatic Zhu breaks a few rules—first off, by staying largely anonymous, even when performing—and his recent Genesis Series, launched in September, is exemplary of that. He’s thus far dropped tracks every week featuring the likes of AlunaGeorge and A-Trak, and the most recent “Testarossa Music” is his most elegant and minimalist yet. LA-based R&B singer …