Neon Indian: Annie

The very talented Neon Indian (aka Alan Palomo) has just released what is set to be one of this summer’s regular jams: “Annie.” It’s a welcome return from Neon Indian, whose last album was released back in 2011. The track is a bubbly synth-pop bonanza, with traces of reggae and an ’80s tinge that sets up an upbeat, energetic mood for sunlit adventures.

NAKED: Bubble

Experimental trio Naked are based in Edinburgh but prefer to be free of any geographical labels—and the hypnotic, escapist tracks off their debut EP Youth Mode speak to a generation defined more by their time on the internet than the city they inhabit. The part-epileptic, part-dazed black and white music video for their song “Bubble” hints of modern life as tomorrow’s contemporary ruins. Reminiscent of …

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Bob Dylan on Letterman, new music from Bilal and ActiveChild, and more in this week's musical round-up

Son Of Sun: Whispers (Soul Clap Remix) Boston-based DJs Soul Clap have been making feet move and hips grind with their ever-evolving explorations of funk, disco and house, and their strength lies in teasing out the dance potential lying dormant in other tracks. Their latest re-work is of the house track “Whispers,” from the little known production duo Son of Sun, adding an extra layer …