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New music by Four Tet, Johan + Vic Mensa; Kesha makes her triumphant return and more in this week's music

Kesha: Praying Her first single in nearly five years, “Praying” marks a glorious return for Kesha. The ballad highlights, first and foremost, the singer’s dynamic, powerful vocals (sometimes only with light piano accompaniment). This is a beautiful demonstration of a talent that’s finally broken free. Jonas kerlund directed the colorful, oftentimes surreal music videomuch of it shot at Salvation Mountain. Altogether, it’s refreshing to have …

Premiere: “Bubblegum” by CAPYAC feat. KD Kinetic

An electropop track that colorfully highlights women's frustration with male aggression

For every empty electronic track out there doing little more than moving bodies on a dance floor, one’s like “Bubblegum” exists for those paying closer attention—for people who want to dance but know if they tune in a bit more, something of value is being conveyed. This single’s the latest release from Austin-based duo CAPYAC and features the vocals of KD Kinetic. As she explains, …

Kesha: Praying

Her first single in nearly five years, “Praying” marks a glorious return for Kesha. The ballad highlights, first and foremost, the singer’s dynamic, powerful vocals (sometimes only with light piano accompaniment). This is a beautiful demonstration of a talent that’s finally broken free. Jonas kerlund directed the colorful, oftentimes surreal music videomuch of it shot at Salvation Mountain. Altogether, it’s refreshing to have music from …