Chaka Khan: Like Sugar

The Queen of Funk, Chaka Khan has returned with “Like Sugar,” her first new music since 2007’s Funk This. Produced by Major Lazer’s Switch (who also put out a remix of the track), the super-funky tune builds off a classic dance beat. This undeniable bop proves that Khan (who is touring this summer) is just as groovy as she always has been.

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Deap Vally: Get Gone With searing guitar and drums, LA-based duo Deap Vally delivers “Get Gone”—a punk number that clocks in under two minutes. It’s a fitting blitz of a track, considering the subject matter: it’s time to go. It’s fun, fast and a nice taste of what’s to come from the band. Soundcloud Pride Playlists There’s arguably no better way to announce Soundcloud’s artist-curated …

Soundcloud Pride Playlists

There’s arguably no better way to announce Soundcloud’s artist-curated playlists than with Pride, based on the impact of queer musicians for as long as time can remember. Tapping everyone from morgxn to Lauren Ruth Ward, Soundclouds playlists include plenty of diverse LGBTQ+ representation—and some plain old good tunes.