Interview: Danish DJs Den Sorte Skole
Stitching together thousands of samples from around the world for the album Indians and Cowboys, plus a CH track premiere
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SBTRKT: Flicker
During his hour-long residency show on BBC Radio 1, SBTRKT (aka Aaron Jerome) slipped in one of his own new tracks between playing Radiohead, Kaytranada and Deantoni Parks. The instrumental-only “Flicker” lasts …
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The Richness of “Poor” Places
National Geographic is currently sorting through thousands of submissions to its annual photo contest, but NPR has already plucked out a few of its favorites. From buffalo-racing in Bali to locals laying …
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You’re Probably Wasting Time by Working Late
Just because you worked late into the night doesn’t mean you’ve been productive. And while that might seem obvious, many still fall victim to someone else’s “labor illusion”—or the misguided mindset that …
Miguel: Waves
In what’s become typical (but no less welcome) Miguel style, “Waves” (from the singer’s third album Wildheart) is smooth and sultry rock-meets-R&B that’s sex-heavy (“Body surf on me,” he sings, “I wanna …
Chairlift: Ch-Ching
Indie-pop duo Chairlift is back with fiery new material—leaving their nostalgic, chill synth vibes behind. Their single “Ch-Ching” is our first preview of their album Moth, two years in the works and …
Inside London’s Frieze Art Fair 2015
Immersive works inspired by the annual event itself
Kamasi Washington: The Epic
Tenor saxophonist Kamasi Washington has performed with the likes of Freddie Hubbard, Lauryn Hill and so many more renowned acts (his first national tour was with Snoop Dogg); recently, he was a …
Weyes Blood: In the Beginning
Natalie Mering has the uncanny ability to bewitch any listener into a trance with her forthrightly beautiful voice. It might surprise some to learn that Mering spent years playing noise rock in …
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Playboy has Ditched Nudity
Iconic magazine Playboy has decided to ditch nudity in an attempt to rebrand itself for the internet age. Just last month, editor Cory Jones proposed the idea to founder Hugh Hefner, who …