Vulfpeck: Back Pocket

“Funky Duck” old-school jammers Vulfpeck have made a lighthearted music video for perhaps their cutest song ever: “Back Pocket.” The band’s Theo Katzman and guest vocalist Christine Hucal fondly recall high-stakes elementary school romancing as two young dancers strut their choreographed stuff. The supremely talented band mixes in congas and clarinets for some carefree, good vibes. Catch Vulfpeck at SummerStage in NYC’s Central Park this …

Couples Who Get Drunk Together Stay Together

A recent studied has shown relationships in which both partners drink are more likely to last. Before you reach for the rosé, a few caveats: this study was done with 3,000 couples who had been married for an average of 33 years—each individual was over 50 years old—and the truth is that if both partners abstain from drinking, that’ll work too. Essentially, if you and …

Sleigh Bells: Hyper Dark

While there might be echoes of “Infinity Guitars” in the intro, Sleigh Bells’ new track “Hyper Dark” proves to be a divergence from their regular programming. There’s lush space around Alexis Krauss’ soft and forlorn vocals, while the moody bass line and glittery synths lend the song a bittersweet but almost sinister vibe. In addition to releasing the rowdier single “Rule Number One” last month, …