Beach House: Chariot

From the upcoming album B-Sides And Rarities, dream-pop duo Beach House’s “Chariot” is one of the previously unreleased songs from the “Depression Cherry/Thank Your Lucky Stars” sessions. The Baltimore-based band, which is currently on tour, crafted a lush, slightly dark song that slinks along serenely, and offers listeners something quite transportive.

The Ecstatic Music of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda

Step into the legendary musician and spiritual leader's world through a special compilation release and NYC sunset show

The profound, transcendental music Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda composed at her Sai Anantam Ashram in California has become available to the wider public, with help from NYC-based (and world-music-embracing) label Luaka Bop. Originally, the four cassette tapes recorded in the ’80s and ’90s could only be found at the ashram—one current listing on eBay is asking for at least $300. It’s clear why they’re going at …

RAC feat. Rivers Cuomo: I Still Wanna Know

From RAC’s fifth LP EGO, “I Still Wanna Know” is a delightful slice of bubbly, indie-electric, summertime dance. RAC (aka André Allen Anjos) has joined forces with Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo for the track, and his immediately recognizable tenor lends itself perfectly to the adventure- and curiosity-themed lyrics. The song was co-written by Anjos, Cuomo and Classixx, and with the release of the groove, Anjos …