Dan Deacon: Change Your Life (You Can Do It)

When it comes to Dan Deacon it’s best to expect the unexpected—or perhaps expect berserk euphoria. With his latest track “Change Your Life (You Can Do It)” Deacon—who has been performing the song live for a little while—has gone above and beyond. It’s not only super-motivational and inspirational, it’s also bonkers and feverish. The accompanying video uses footage from his “Gliss Riffer” tour last year …

Star Trek Was More Than it Seemed

The original Star Trek series might have only lasted three years, but it explored significant political and cultural issues—despite it oftentimes being looked over as purely playful and kitsch. The cult TV show is celebrating its 50th birthday today, and NPR explores how the show was “much more than a five-year mission.” From an episode showing the absurdity of racism through an alien war, to …

Sylvan Esso: Radio

Sylvan Esso singer Amelia Meath’s vocals dance with remarkable precision atop the upbeat electronic instrumentation of new single “Radio.” From the highly danceable “slave to the radio” chorus to the warbling over an extended digital finish, it’s a lovable track on the surface but digs deep into the state of the music industry with its lyricism. And for lovers of vinyl, “Radio” will get a …