Hot Chip: Atomic Bomb (William Onyeabor cover)

Hot Chip's take on William Onyeabor, Swedish dance-pop, filmmaker Jim Jarmusch's vampire soundtrack and more in our look at the music we tweeted this week

The mysterious Nigerian funk musician William Onyeabor—who all but disappeared from music after releasing eight highly influential, if not obscure, albums in the ’70s and ’80s—has amassed quite a talented following. London’s electro-pop outfit Hot Chip released a rendition of “Atomic Bomb” from the upcoming cover and remix compilation WHAT?! – William Onyeabor Remixed (out 19 April 2014 on Luaka Bop in collaboration with Moog) …

Colleagues: Tears

Hot Chip's take on William Onyeabor, Swedish dance-pop, filmmaker Jim Jarmusch's vampire soundtrack and more in our look at the music we tweeted this week

Take synth-driven electro-pop charm, bolster it with a riotous bass line and a healthy dose of danceability and the result is Swedish quintet Colleagues’ “Tears.” With synths fit for a stadium, hypnotic vocals and a radio-ready chorus, the track is accessible without losing soul or individuality. Following up the band’s breakout track on London’s latest In Stereo Records—where they were one of the first to …

Cool Hunting Video: Fire Island Opera

Reviving the classic artform in a provocative and accessible manner with open air contemporary peformance

After ferrying over to the beach community of Fire Island last summer, we attended the inaugural Fire Island Opera Festival. With the image of the grandeur of traditional opera burned into our minds, we were pleasantly surprised by how intimate, relatable and playful the experience was—from culinary themed performances to gender-bending ones. We recently spoke with Fire Island Opera’s Edwin Cahill (Artistic Director) and Bradley …