Rina Sawayama: Catch Me In The Air Aiming to craft a song that sounds as if Irish group The Corrs “pitched something to Gwen Stefani,” Rina Sawayama has released “Catch Me In The Air,” a soaring pop anthem that’s a tribute to her mother. The British-Japanese singer/songwriter says of the uplifting track, written by Oscar Scheller and Gracey, “I wanted the whole song to sound …
The lead single from the upcoming compilation album See You Next Year from Pigeons & Planes and Big.Ass.Kids, “Drive” from Fana Hues is a gloriously breezy track. Produced by multi-award-winning Mike Dean (who helmed production on the entire record), the song has a decidedly carefree, summery energy. As Hues explains, “I had a glimpse of that freedom that I hope I get in this next year creatively. …
A new track from Danger Mouse and Black Thought’s upcoming collaborative album, Cheat Codes, “Because” also features Joey Bada$$, Russ and Dylan Cartlidge. Despite its decidedly retro soul sound, meticulous production from Danger Mouse and effortless vocals from The Roots’ Black Thought, the track leaves plenty of space for the younger talent. Joey Bada$$ shares in a statement, “I’ve always been a big fan of …
