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Two youthful debuts, off-kilter rap, a dreamy collaboration and more new music from the week
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Two youthful debuts, off-kilter rap, a dreamy collaboration and more new music from the week
Another dreamy collaboration between Khruangbin and Leon Bridges was announced today. Following 2020’s Texas Sun EP, the trio (Laura Lee, Mark Speer and Donald Ray “DJ” Johnson Jr) and soul singer will release …
Six tracks featuring seven talented women this week
Producer Ricky Reed (known for his work with Lizzo, Maggie Rogers and others) taps vocalists Leon Bridges and Kiana Ledé for the third single from his forthcoming album, The Room. A delicate …
From psychedelia-tinged, anti-folk to a meditation on racism and a banger about freedom
Neo-soul singer-songwriter Leon Bridges teamed up with jazz and hip-hop artist Terrace Martin for “Sweeter,” a meditation on racism and hope. Over a drum machine, Bridges sings “Somebody should hand you a …
Fusing Texas trio Khruangbin’s physchedelic style and Leon Bridges’ soulful sounds, “Texas Sun” pays homage to the collaborators’ home state without succumbing to stereotypes. Khruangbin (aka Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer …
One of two new singles from R&B artist Leon Bridges, “Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand” declares its intentions with the opening notes: to transfix and inspire. Another beautiful offering from the soulful …
Feist partners with Jarvis Cocker, Forest Swords remixes Bjork and more new music this week
For those of us living in the wake of HBO’s profound female-powered series “Big Little Lies,” the program lives on in its soulful soundtrack, now available online. Among the many stand-out tracks, …