Starchild + the New Romantic (aka Bryndon Cook) delivers wild, exploratory funk with his latest release “Can I Come Over?” His falsetto stirs the soul while the instrumentation keeps the vibe quite sexy. It’s a playful and enjoyably substantial number. Starchild’s album Language release 23 February on Ghostly International.
Pairing sound from a US National Table Tennis champion face-off with a full symphony, the New York Times has made a captivating and supremely dramatic 90-second video. Taking place at the New York Philharmonic, the ping pong battle involves items other than paddles, including a drum and chalice. The two Olympic-level athletes participated in this staged concerto, set up on a raised stage, with two …
As a limited edition release, Thundercat’s inimitable 2017 album Drunk has been “chopped not slopped” by DJ Candlestick and OG Ron C of Houston-based DJ outfit The Chopstars. On special purple vinyl, with inner sleeve artwork by Zack Fox, this record is languid and expertly chopped in a manner that’s mellow and smooth.