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Lotic: Come Unto Me Otherworldly and genre-bending, “Come Unto Me” by Lotic (aka Berlin-based, Texas-raised artist J’Kerian Morgan) will appear on her upcoming album Water, following her 2018 debut called Power. The tension-filled track invokes elements of countless styles (from industrial techno to R&B and avant-pop) to create something entirely unique. The accompanying video, directed by Matt Lambert, is equally magical. On the visuals, Lotic …

Kevin Abstract feat. Ryan Beatty: SIERRA NIGHTS

Working with longtime collaborator Ryan Beatty, Kevin Abstract returns with “SIERRA NIGHTS”—a timely release about the end of summer. The song switches up at the three-minute mark, with Abstract rapping and the energy increasing. Accompanying the mellow tune, a retro-tinged video (also directed by Abstract) follows the two artists dancing at gas stations, driving along the Pacific Coast Highway, and stargazing.

Joshua Crumbly: The See

LA-based songwriter and producer Joshua Crumbly—a highly sought-after musician who’s lent his bass skills to the likes of Bob Dylan, Leon Bridges and Kamasi Washington—will release his second full-length solo album, ForEver, on 8 October through Shahzad Ismaily’s figureight records. From it comes “The See,” a moody, mesmerizing track that features a meandering alto saxophone contribution from Sam Gendel. The official music video, directed by Giraffe Studios, …