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Tom Misch + Yussef Dayes: The Real
From vocalist and instrumentalist Tom Misch and drummer Yussef Dayes, “The Real” features a pitched-up sample of “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. The song (appearing …
Beirut’s 72-Hour Online Nightlife Fundraiser, Electronic Labor Day
A citizen-led virtual party organized to raise funds for hospitality workers
Interview: Art-Pop Recording Artist Austra
Exploring the new genre-defying fourth album, "HiRUDiN," with the producer, songwriter and vocalist
SG Lewis: Chemicals
Carried by a buoyant bass line, “Chemicals” by SG Lewis (aka singer/songwriter Samuel Lewis) provides a dreamy, poolside disco soundtrack for a Friday morning. From the upcoming album (also called Chemicals), the …
Geographer: Slave To The Rhythm
“I think this song is about being an artist, a creator of consumable emotions, a performer,” Geographer (aka Mike Deni) says to us of “Slave To The Rhythm,” the spellbinding lead track off …
Yelle: Je T’aime Encore
“It’s a love letter to our country France,” dance-pop duo Yelle (Julie Budet and Jean-François Perrier) explain of their new single, “Je T’aime Encore,” the first release from their fourth studio album, …
Big Thief: Love In Mine
A previously unused track from the recording sessions for Big Thief’s Two Hands, “Love In Mine” lulls listeners with hushed vocals and a whimsical, folk-inspired instrumental. Delicate and intricate, Adrianne Lenker’s lyrics …
Joué’s Entry-Level Instrument for Musical Experimentation, Joué Play
Available on Kickstarter now, a multifunctional tool that renders music production more approachable
Run The Jewels feat. Greg Nice + DJ Premier: Ooh LA LA
Filmed just weeks before the current crisis spread across the USA, the video for “Ooh LA LA” by Run The Jewels (aka Killer Mike and El-P), Greg Nice and DJ Premier depicts …