Ibeyi feat. Kamasi Washington: Deathless

Nothing short of a victory ballad, “Deathless” marks an empowered and empowering return from Ibeyi. The French-Cuban twins who compose Ibeyi, Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Díaz, enlist Kamasi Washington on the stunning track. Washington lends detailed saxophone parts that dazzle. Director Ed Morris spearheaded the music video, in which the sisters appear to emerge from one another repeatedly. It’s provocative but beautiful, matching the song succinctly. …

Steely Dan: Peg

Steely Dan co-founder Walter Becker sadly passed away this weekend, leaving behind an incredible legacy of masterful songs blending rock, pop, jazz and R&B. The guitarist and songwriter worked closely with Donald Fagen on Steely Dan songs, and wrote some of the band’s most popular tunes, including the glorious “Peg” from 1977’s Aja, an iconic album. Featuring Michael McDonald on back-up vocals and Jay Graydon …

Charli XCX: Boys (Acoustic Version)

Charli XCX’s hit “Boys” has been given an acoustic remix which borders on chill-wave. Softer and sweeter than the original—thanks in part to that video game “ca-ching” being left out—this version works perfectly with all that cute boy-crazy innocence.