Francis and the Lights: Friends

It’s ever the joyful day when Francis and the Lights releases a new track. Recently, frontman Francis Farewell Starlite guested on Chance the Rapper’s “Summertime Friends.” Turns out, Chance’s song actually samples Starlite’s “Friends“—which the band released today, with the help of co-producers Rostam Batmanglij (Vampire Weekend), Ariel Rechtshaid (HAIM, Sky Ferreira), Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat and more. The video once again showcases Starlite’s fanciful …

Adidas and Kanye West Expand Their Partnership

Adidas announced today that their adidas Originals collaborations with Kanye West are becoming a full-blown partnership, which will likely result in complete lines of sneakers, sportswear and accessories, as well as stores. Via press release, adidas states joining forces with West is “the most significant partnership ever created between a non-athlete and an athletic brand.” Essentially, the Yeezy brand will become similar to Nike’s Michael …

Metronomy feat. Robyn: Hang Me Out to Dry

From Metromomy’s upcoming fifth full-length album Summer 08, “Hang Me Out to Dry” features pop darling Robyn and was apparently recorded for the band’s 2011 record The English Riviera but it hadn’t seen the light of day until now. It’s a minimal but robust track that pulses along gracefully. With lyrics about driving around, mellow vocals from Robyn and Metronomy’s Joseph Mount and a meandering …