Brian Ellis: My Favorite Song

From his Deep Clues LP (out now on Hobo Camp) Brian Ellis has crafted a perfectly uplifting and retro-inflected track with “My Favorite Song.” Heavy on the classic funk and soul influences, the track (along with the other eight, all written, performed, recorded and produced by Ellis) also blends elements of boogie and electro for a sweet, summery vibe.

King Princess + Fiona Apple: I Know

King Princess (aka Mikaela Straus) has teamed up with Fiona Apple for a sublime new version of “I Know,” which first appeared on Apple’s 1999 record When the Pawn. Remaining faithful to the slow-burning, but at times dramatic tune, both singers’ vocals exude the exquisite tenderness of the original. This version—made 20 years after its initial release—will certainly introduce Apple to younger listeners, and show how the …

Blu DeTiger: In My Head

20-year-old Blu DeTiger drives a message home with the cyclical lyrics and bass-propulsion of her debut single “In My Head.” Coupled with a color-blocked video, DeTiger addresses the power of music in youth culture for native New Yorkers and the fine line between imagination, loss of innocence and the allure of the city’s party scene. DeTiger is set for a North American tour early this …