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Synth and electropop tunes from NJOMZA, LPX and Young Dreams, plus more new music

Cende: Bed With refreshing force, Cende’s singer Cameron Wisch delivers direct, emotive vocals in the band’s new single “Bed” (which premiered exclusively on The Fader). The pop-rock track bounds forward, carrying plenty of lyrical baggage and stirring up quite the catchy ruckus. “Bed” hails from Cende’s forthcoming (and first) full-length, #1 Hit Single, out 26 May on Double Double Whammy. NJOMZA: Hear Me From NJOMZA’s …

Syd: Fin

Syd (aka The Internet’s frontwoman) released her debut solo record recently and it’s sublime. In early April, it will be available on vinyl—and not a moment too soon. With production from MeLo-X, Hit-Boy and Steve Lacy, the 12-track record is sexy and dark—quintessentially Syd.

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The legendary Todd Rundgren teams up with Robyn, Mr Jukes calls on BJ The Chicago Kid, new Gorillaz and more in our week in music

Todd Rundgren feat. Robyn: That Could Have Been Me Premiering exclusively on Pitchfork, the legendary Todd Rundgren’s newest track, “That Could Have Been Me” features none other than Swedish pop star Robyn. Rundgren (who initially garnered attention in the ’70s) is an adept and highly influential singer/songwriter and producer, and in this track his familiar knack for making an earnest love song without corniness is …