Lily Allen: Going To a Town (Rufus Wainwright Cover)

Covering Rufus Wainwright’s stunning 2007 song “Going To a Town,” Lily Allen has remained faithful to the original, while adding her own levels of heartbreak. The accompanying video features scenes from current protests concerning Trump, Brexit, racism, islamophobia, refugees and immigration. While Allen’s version is pared-down, it delivers the same amount of pathos (thanks in part to Mark Ronson’s production) via her tender but vulnerable …

Thundercat feat. Kenny Loggins + Michael McDonald: Show You The Way

In a collaboration worthy of a double-take, Thundercat has joined forces with two formidable names: Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald. In his new song “Show You The Way,” Thundercat (aka Stephen Bruner) announces each singer before their verses with a tinge of delightfully sincere awe. The track is quintessentially Thundercat—with a super-smooth groove, shimmery production and plenty of soul. The track is from his third …

Wolfie feat. Nadia Rose: Better Than Me

UK acts Wolfie and Nadia Rose both released EPs last year, and have together returned with electro-R&B track “Better Than Me.” The track is sultry and warm, and its production (by Jordan Riley) is lush—all this despite the fact that the lyrics revolve around Wolfie comparing herself with an ex’s new girlfriend. It’s a kicked-back tune that seems ultimately effortless—from the production to the vocals.