Common feat. Mary J Blige: Come Close

Today’s #TBT, taking us back to 2002, is “Come Close,” Common’s gentle serenade for true love featuring R&B queen Mary J. Blige. Both artists—along with No Doubt, Usher, Fall Out Boy, and even a couple of K-Pop stars—are donating their time to perform for free at this weekend’s Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day, taking place in Washington, DC on 18 April 2015. The free event …

Translating Sound To Color: Tim Bavington

Music translated into grandiose paintings by a British artist in the American desert

Drawing inspiration from the neon mania of surrounding Las Vegas, NV, artist Tim Bavington does’t shy away from bold colors. Combining his artistic prowess with his love of music, Bavington invented a color-coded chord wheel that lets him translate songs into paintings. With each line representing a different note or chord, he brings music to life on canvas.

Lilith Ai: Hang Tough

The lo-fi soul of Lilith Ai’s latest track “Hang Tough” is more than a sum of its parts. A resonating power in her voice carries lyrics of warped depth, all nestled atop the strumming of her guitar. And yet, from the nuances of an electronic-influenced bridge and the choppy, thoughtful beat that keeps the song moving along, there’s something altogether remarkable.