Cut Copy: Standing in the Middle of the Field

The opening track of Cut Copy’s forthcoming album Haiku From Zero, “Standing in the Middle of the Field” rises up to big, bright modern disco vibes after a charmed introduction. As the song spins out electronic beauty, lead singer Dan Whitford’s vocals invite the listener to follow along closely.

QUIÑ feat. SYD: Sticky Situation

From her upcoming second EP Dream Girl, LA-based QUIÑ’s “Sticky Situation” features Syd (of The Internet) and is super-breezy and sultry. Complete with immaculate electronic production by Krys$hun, the track illuminates. About an affair that’s not going to last—”Stuck up in a sticky situation / A really iffy situation / Can’t you tell, caramel you losing your flavor / And sugar, honey I ain’t got …

The National: Carin at the Liquor Store

With melancholy balladry adrift on guitars and synths, The National’s “Carin at the Liquor Store” delivers a thoughtful reflective tale. Casey Reas directed the negative film filtered video, which captures a solemn, emotive performance that tightly weaves warmth with something beyond stark. The track is the third release from Sleep Well Beast (their first album release since 2013), out 8 September.