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A dark tune by Fever Ray, groovy sounds by Boulevards and Neon Indian, Mickey Hart and Avey Tare team up and more

Boulevards feat. Neon Indian: Nu Burn Ave (Intercruise) A clear representation of present-day funk’s power and relevance, “Nu Burn Ave (Intercruise)” balances the signature uptempo edge and thoughtful, self-reflective core of Boulevards (aka Jamil Rashad). Musician and producer Neon Indian guests on the track with riveting harmonies undercut by spoken word exclamations. The track hails from Boulevards forthcoming album Hurtown, USA, out in December. Fever …

Premiere: “Karen” by Felix and the Future

A dazzling narrative quest in the queer art-pop artist's latest music video

With the inherent theatricality in “Karen” by Felix and the Future, the musician (along with co-director Michael St Onge) has crafted a music video of epic proportions. A ballad with electronic twists receives visual support from warped religious iconography and a precious metal plating throughout. Sexuality runs rampant, as a heroine figure guides viewers through the experience—receiving adoration and doubt along the way. “Karen is …

Fever Ray: To The Moon And Back

The first new Fever Ray (aka The Knife’s Karin Dreijer Andersson) song to be released in eight years, “To The Moon and Back” is exactly what we’ve come to expect from the Swedish singer/songwriter/producer. The track is certainly haunting and dark, but its upbeat synth-pop stylings make it accessible. The video is another matter: the NSWF clip includes a fetish-heavy tea party, with Dreijer Andersson …