Beck: Wow

Coming 20 years after his album Odelay, Beck’s new song “Wow” takes you by surprise (did anyone else flashback to Leslie Carter’s manufactured one hit wonder “Like Wow”). Whether he’s writing folk rock or Rick and Morty-influenced dance tunes like “Wow,” Beck always comes through with a great hook and unpredictable lyrics. “Wow” comes with one razzle dazzle, actually-not-boring lyric video, directed by London-based graphic …

The Avalanches: Frankie Sinatra

A casual 16 years since their wondrous debut record Since I Left You, Australian electronic outfit The Avalanches have released their first single from the highly anticipated second album—called Wildflower—which finally has a confirmed release date: 8 July 2016. The group (now made up of Robbie Chater, James Dela Cruz and Tony Di Blasi) teamed up with Danny Brown and MF Doom for the track …

Rihanna: Kiss It Better (Four Tet Remix)

We’ve been waiting for the official “Kiss It Better” remixes since hearing Four Tet release his into the desert air at FORM Arcosanti last month, during his DJ set in the amphitheater. It’s now available, along with Kaytranada, R3hab (whose take on “Work” is almost better than the original) and Feenixpawl remixes of the insanely powerful ballad. Four Tet builds tension over delicate xylophone-like hits …