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New music by Four Tet, Johan + Vic Mensa; Kesha makes her triumphant return and more in this week's music

Kesha: Praying Her first single in nearly five years, “Praying” marks a glorious return for Kesha. The ballad highlights, first and foremost, the singer’s dynamic, powerful vocals (sometimes only with light piano accompaniment). This is a beautiful demonstration of a talent that’s finally broken free. Jonas kerlund directed the colorful, oftentimes surreal music videomuch of it shot at Salvation Mountain. Altogether, it’s refreshing to have …

Johan feat. Vic Mensa: High in the Woods

A new take on his 2016 track, Boston-based singer and multi-instrumentalist Johan’s “High in the Woods” now features Vic Mensa. Co-produced by RHYE’s Robin Hannibal, the dark and sultry song employs some whispery vocals, shiny falsetto, and a very slinky bass-line to great effect.

Four Tet: Two Thousand And Seventeen

Talented musician/producer Four Tet (aka Kieran Hebden) has debuted a new single, “Two Thousand and Seventeen,” on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 show—the first new tune we’ve heard since 2015’s Morning/Evening. The beautifully moody and rolling song is clearly reminiscent on his earlier work. It builds gently and contains an atmospheric—almost meditative—vibe that’s quietly infectious. Further, Hebden says he’s been working on a lot of …