Meet Me in the Bathroom

Lizzy Goodman’s “Meet Me in the Bathroom: Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City 2001-2011” is the incredible story of NYC’s explosive music scene in the early 2000s—in which bands like The Strokes, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, LCD Soundsystem and more were propelled into fame. The behind-the-scenes insights are from some 200 interviews with musicians, journalists, photographers, managers, music executives, groupies, DJs and …

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New songs by Jessie Ware and Kainalu, GoldLink covers OutKast and more in our weekly musical round-up

GoldLink: Roses (Outkast Cover) In a very brave move GoldLink (aka D’Anthony Carlos) has covered OutKast’s brilliant “Roses” from 2003’s Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. Accompanied by just a pianist, saxophonist and Hare Squead & Masego with back-up vocals and a theatrical verse, the 24-year-old rapper does the track justice—paying homage but also adding enough flair to make it his own for a moment. Kainalu (aka Trent …

Jessie Ware: Midnight

From her upcoming third album, Jessie Ware’s “Midnight” is a beautifully crafted song. Ware’s vocals are (as usual) powerful yet vulnerable, and the track builds with just the right amount of drama. Similarly to her 2012 song “Wildest Moments,” the lyrics outline both the fear and magic that oftentimes come with intense love. Out later this year, Ware’s new record doesn’t have a name yet, …