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A sultry new tune by Kelela, Angel Olsen and Alex Cameron join forces and more in our musical wrap-up

Jim-E Stack: Moments Noticed Sounding a little like a throwback to the ’90s rave era, LA-based Jim-E Stack’s (aka James Harmon Stack) “Moments Noticed” is a beautifully produced track, and while its feel is somewhat minimal, it’s also textured and rich. From the upcoming EP It’s Jim-ee, the song was written at the end of a longterm relationship, Stack says, and the combination of heartache …

Love Ssega: Crazy Deluded

British-Ugandan Love Ssega’s (aka Ssegawa-Ssekintu Kiwanuka) latest track, “Crazy Deluded” is an infectious dance-pop tune that boasts sparkly synths and splashes of funk, including a very groovy bass-line. His honeyed vocals sound effortless as he tells the story of a somewhat tumultuous relationship, but the ultimate mood is breezy and upbeat.

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New songs by Jessie Ware and Kainalu, GoldLink covers OutKast and more in our weekly musical round-up

GoldLink: Roses (Outkast Cover) In a very brave move GoldLink (aka D’Anthony Carlos) has covered OutKast’s brilliant “Roses” from 2003’s Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. Accompanied by just a pianist, saxophonist and Hare Squead & Masego with back-up vocals and a theatrical verse, the 24-year-old rapper does the track justice—paying homage but also adding enough flair to make it his own for a moment. Kainalu (aka Trent …