Hailey Tuck: Alcohol

Gently jazzy and undeniably charmed, Hailey Tuck’s cover of “Alcohol” keeps the original Kinks’ wit intact but lends some glamour. The track will appear on Tuck’s forthcoming album Junk (out 4 May) which is produced by Larry Klein, a contemporary jazz mastermind. It’s Tuck’s effervescence and allure, however, that makes for the winning combination.

The Decemberists: Once In My Life

With “Once In My Life,” The Decemberists tap into their ability to soar gently, sailing along elegant waves of wonder and whimsy. It’s a beautiful track, drawn from their forthcoming album I’ll Be Your Girl, and makes clear the power of frontman Colin Meloy’s vocals and songwriting.

Farewell Matt Dike, Producer and Co-Founder of Delicious Vinyl

Producer, DJ and co-founder of Delicious Vinyl, Matt Dike has passed away at 55 years old. Behind the scenes, Dike produced the Beastie Boys’ 1989 record Paul’s Boutique (along with the Dust Brothers), as well as frat rap including Tone Loc’s “Wild Thing” and “Funky Cold Medina,” and Young MC’s “Bust A Move.” Delicious Vinyl (founded in 1987) was respected for signing left-of-center artists like …