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New tunes by Jack White, Nadine, Karen O featuring Michael Kiwanuka and more

Karen O feat. Michael Kiwanuka: YO! MY SAINT Written by the inimitable Karen O, “YO! MY SAINT” is a tune made for a KENZO short film that celebrates their spring/summer 2018 collection. Featuring vocals by English soul musician/songwriter Michael Kiwanuka, it’s a slow-burning and haunting track that ebbs and flows in a beautifully melodramatic manner until it fades into a lush, gentle lullaby. Jack White: …

Premiere: “Exquisite” by Holly Miranda feat. Kyp Malone

The TV on the Radio member directs a gently psychedelic music video for a collaborative track

One would be remiss to say that Holly Miranda‘s greatest asset is her voice. Of course, the unearthly power it conveys can quickly capture a listener, but there’s always more at play behind it. Her forthcoming album, Mutual Horse out 23 February on Dangerbird Records, attests to Miranda’s other skills—all of which complement these sublime vocals. There’s reinvention that rekindles what won fans in the …

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA collaborate, as do BØRNS and Lana Del Rey, plus more new tunes

BØRNS feat. Lana Del Rey: God Save Our Young Blood The fourth track to be released from BØRNS’ soon-to-be released album Blue Madonna, “God Save Our Young Blood” features Lana Del Rey on backing—or more like accent—vocals. It’s a swirling, at times dreamy, synth-pop number that’s bright from start to finish. Francis and the Lights: Morning At the tail end of 2017, Francis and the …