Macross 82-99: Sailorwave II

Blending J-pop, funk, hip-hop, dance and more Macross 82-99 has the power to brighten up just about any gloomy day. Released late last year, Sailorwave II is an 11-track record by the Osaka-based producer, and it is sparkly, lush future-funk with cameos by Punipunidenki and Le Real, Desired, Night Tempo, Yung Abe and more. If you like your tunes with a lot of bubblegum, this …

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA collaborate, as do BØRNS and Lana Del Rey, plus more new tunes

BØRNS feat. Lana Del Rey: God Save Our Young Blood The fourth track to be released from BØRNS’ soon-to-be released album Blue Madonna, “God Save Our Young Blood” features Lana Del Rey on backing—or more like accent—vocals. It’s a swirling, at times dreamy, synth-pop number that’s bright from start to finish. Francis and the Lights: Morning At the tail end of 2017, Francis and the …

Dream Wife: Hey Heartbreaker

With a burst of charm and spunk, all-female English-Icelandic rock trio Dream Wife has cemented their arrival with “Hey Heartbreaker,” a new track from their debut album. It’s dance floor ready, for those longing for raucous guitar and handclap-powered pop rock. The video, by Mason London, features Dream Wife as animated robots and it’s just as exciting as the song itself.