Charles Bradley: Changes (Black Sabbath Cover)

The incredibly talented Charles Bradley has passed away at 68 years old. Bradley, who found success as a later-in-life singer, was known as the Screaming Eagle of Soul thanks to his heart-wrenching, vulnerable vocals. His cover of Black Sabbath’s 1972 song “Changes” is perhaps his best known, and certainly one of his most powerful. Bradley released his first record in 2011 at the tender age …

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Music from the inimitable Lizzo, Bibio, Blu & Exile, Ásgeir and more this week

Blu & Exile: Constellations A decade after the release of their acclaimed boom-bap debut album Below the Heavens, the glorious duo Blu & Exile have dropped a new tune. The boppy “Constellations” will appear on their new record (a prequel for their debut) In the Beginning: Before The Heavens, which will feature 14 tracks from their 2007 recording sessions. The song is typically Blu & …

Sure Sure: Hands Up Head Down

LA-based band Sure Sure (aka Chris Beachy, Kevin Farzad, Charlie Glick and Michael Coleman) return with a super-catchy tune “Hands Up Head Down.” A falsetto, staccato hook and an undeniable bop unite for electro-pop perfection. The lyrics explain a dance move for the anxious—as the title suggests—and the song will surely have a video to match in time. The band performs at Silverlake’s Satellite this …