Angel Olsen: All Mirrors
With a pared-back introduction featuring synths and sporadic percussion that gives way to a 14-piece orchestra and a stirring string-ladened interlude and conclusion, Angel Olsen’s “All Mirrors” is a cinematic ride. The …
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Bright Pink Seesaw Unites People at US-Mexico Border
A set of neon pink seesaws along the US-Mexico border (in Sunland Park and Ciudad Juárez, respectively) have been installed by Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello—who work together as Rael San …
Lauren Faith: Jheeze (Cosmic Love)
From London-based Lauren Faith’s debut EP, Cosmic, comes “Jheeze (Cosmic Love)”—a thumping, funk-influenced track produced by KAYTRANADA. Faith’s airy vocals hold their own atop the drums, various electronic noises and synths. The …
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Kaiyun Motors’ Pint-Sized Electric Pickup Truck
Though it certainly didn’t start this way, the electric vehicle market is saturated and quite difficult for automakers to break into. Differentiating can be nearly impossible, but Chinese automaker Kaiyun Motors is …
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“Gender Reveal” Party Originator Speaks Out
Jenna Karvunidis, a blogger credited with popularizing (and even inventing) the “gender reveal” party 11 years ago, is rethinking the trend—thanks to the child for whom her party was thrown. “PLOT TWIST!” …
Caroline Polachek: Parachute
Some two years after Chairlift broke up, Caroline Polachek’s solo debut album Pang will be released. Polachek has released three songs from the record, and our favorite is the operatic “Parachute.” Produced by …
Anna Rose: Sucker Puncher
It takes a lot to match the powerful rock vocals of Anna Rose in her latest single “Sucker Puncher.” But the dance performance of Dean Elex Bais, which he choreographed for Rose’s …
Polo & Pan’s Summer Party Playlist for COOL HUNTING
Upbeat, danceable tunes for your next pool party
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Radiooooo Maps Music From 1900 to Now
Currently in open beta (which anyone can use or download), Radiooooo, “The Musical Time Machine,” is a goldmine for lost or forgotten tracks from around the world. Presenting their library as a …
Black Marble: One Eye Open
New from Brooklyn-based synth-pop outfit Black Marble (aka Chris Stewart) is “One Eye Open,” the lead single from the upcoming LP Bigger Than Life. While remaining true to their ’80s-inflected, post-punk roots, …