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Shapeshifting electronic, synthpop bops, auto-tuned soul and more in music this week

Interpol: The Rover With a sonic force that’s easy to appreciate, “The Rover” announces Interpol’s return. The track, a first glimpse at their forthcoming Marauder album, marks their first release with producer Dave Fridmann. It feels much like a turbo-charged joyride and that’s certainly welcome from the NYC rockers. Dorian Electra: Career Boy Super-heavy on the synths, Dorian Electra’s new track “Career Boy” is a …

Kanye West’s Project Wyoming Listening Tour Hits Williamsburg

A new type of musical experience unfolds in Brooklyn and elsewhere around the States

It’s not every day that an artist turns his album listening party into a nationwide tour, but then again, Kanye West is not an average artist. While the world waited for the release of Ye, West, with the help of famed content creator turned artist manager YesJulz of 1AM, was busy coordinating the travel for his friends, press, influencers, and others to join him in …

MUTO feat. Oliver Dibley: Tessellating

A little warped but glittery and beautiful, Sydney-based MUTO’s new track “ Tessellating” features effortlessly slinky vocals by Oliver Dibley. The synth-heavy song shapeshifts from soundscape to banger and back again fluidly, never jarring the listener—rather keeping them intrigued.