Premiere: “O, My God” by Solomon’s Seal

More than seven minutes of songwriting splendor set to soothing, manipulated visuals

A gentle breeze upon the face, the tang of salt one tastes with a deep breath by the sea; these are experiences of calm sensory awareness. Such is the energy flowing through singer/songwriter Solomon’s Seal‘s debut single “O, My God.” Its gentle magnificence does not lay one to sleep but encourages wakefulness. From warm vocals to percussive orientation and protective instrumentation, the song acts as …

Ecca Vandal feat. Sampa The Great: Your Orbit

Two Australian talents come together for the dynamic new track “Your Orbit.” Blending a ’90s jazzy hip-hop vibe with some soulful grooves, Ecca Vandal and Sampa The Great deliver a buoyant jam that’s textured and rich. This is a super-breezy, summer-ready tune.

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The welcome return of Lykke Li and Mazzy Star, plus new tunes by Channel Tres and Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae: I Like That With her third LP Dirty Computer set to be released at the end of the month, Janelle Monae keeps dropping new tracks and music videos; heightening the already bubbling anticipation. Following last week’s “Pynk” (and its awesome video) comes “I Like That,” a groovy, slinky, laid-back tune that continues to prove just how multi-talented she is, and how multi-faceted the …