Sinkane: How We Be

Sinkane's "How We Be," Poolside resurrects The Pool, Polygrains' debut and more in the music we tweeted this week

DFA artist Sinkane may now be best known as the William Onyeabor stand-in for the Atomic Bomb Band—the group performing the reclusive Nigerian singer’s tunes—but Sudanese-born Sinkane, whose real name is Ahmed Gallab, has contributed to bands spanning Yeasayer to Of Montreal. He made a name for himself over the years with solo hits like “Jeeper Creeper,” and this September he’ll release the 10-track album …

ListenUp

Sinkane's "How We Be," Poolside resurrects The Pool, Polygrains' debut and more in the music we tweeted this week

Polygrains: Now I Know Armed with a staunch endorsement from Larry Gus (a part of the DFA family) is fellow Greek singer and producer Polygrains. His single “Now I Know” is a fresh downtempo electronic tune; his jazz training shows through his choice of unusual harmonies that support his tender voice climbing up and down notes, singing in an accent-tinged English. It’s a track that …

Polygrains: Now I Know

Sinkane's "How We Be," Poolside resurrects The Pool, Polygrains' debut and more in the music we tweeted this week

Armed with a staunch endorsement from Larry Gus (a part of the DFA family) is fellow Greek singer and producer Polygrains. His single “Now I Know” is a fresh downtempo electronic tune; his jazz training shows through his choice of unusual harmonies that support his tender voice climbing up and down notes, singing in an accent-tinged English. It’s a track that gains more appreciation with …