Sylvan Esso: Kick Jump Twist

Sylvan Esso (aka Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn) keep experimenting with each new release, the most recent being “Kick Jump Twist,” the B-side to “Radio.” The track begins gently enough, but becomes frenetic at times, a facet that’s offset by Meath’s saccharine vocals. With blips and synths aplenty, this track as a whole embraces something a little space-age in energy, but Meath’s voices reaches back …

Prince: Moonbeam Levels

Recorded in 1982 (during the time he was making 1999), Prince’s “Moonbeam Levels” was live-streamed today for the first time ever. The track is classic ’80s Prince—buoyant guitars, glitzy drum machines and the beloved musician’s dazzling vocals. From the new greatest hits record Prince 4Ever (released today) the song is one of a few unreleased tracks to appear on the album.

Ghostly + Brandnewnoise’s Phone-Home Xylophone

This handheld recording device is simple enough for kids and complex enough for grown-ups

Ghostly and Brandnewnoise have teamed up once again and (just like their previous collaborations) the delightful new product appeals to children, beginners and seasoned musicians alike. The eight-key handheld Phone-Home Xylophone (released today) is more than a toy—it’s a recording device that comes complete with built-in 30-second looping, pitch and delay control. The sounds the instrument is capable of creating are super-spacey and psychedelic; and …