In anticipation of his second solo album, the former lead singer of now-disbanded Girls, Christopher Owens, shared yet another track from the LP. “Never Wanna See That Look Again” has potential to be a sappy addition to an indie film’s soundtrack, but the tenderness from Owen’s voice in the most unexpected turns—and the track’s immaculate production that indicates it’s contemporary, not old-school—make it a brilliant …
Queens, New York’s Homeboy Sandman is a true MC’s MC. The University of Pennsylvania grad ditched law school to pursue his career in music after earning his stripes performing live in clubs and releasing mixtapes adored by hip-hop heads and industry influencers alike. Sandman’s latest release “Problems” sees the 33-year-old MC slowing down his normal up-tempo delivery over a minimalist beat. Hitting topics from sexual …
Virgin Magnetic Material remixes—or perhaps more accurately “reinterprets”—works from classic artists such as Led Zeppelin and David Bowie into completely new experiences. But Tel Aviv-based Shai Vardi also has an ear for unleashing the potential in the lesser known, as he does to Holly Cole Trio’s take on the Stephen Sondheim song “Losing My Mind.” The Canadian jazz singer already transforms the 1971 Broadway musical …
