Premiere: “Auckland” by LANZ

A new song from the Beirut member comes with an Andrew Ondrejcak-directed video

Premiering here, “Auckland” is the lead single off of a forthcoming second LP from LANZ (aka Benjamin Lanz). A touring member of The National and Beirut, Lanz has a solo sound quite unlike the indie-stylings of those bands—yet anybody who’s a fan of them will certainly find something appealing here. Lanz blends a pop and dance vibe into the tune, as well as various blips …

Iceage feat. Sky Ferreira: Pain Killer

Big and bold, “Pain Killer” knocks down walls to make way for new dimensions in the post-punk catalogue of Copenhagen quartet Iceage. It’s their first song ever to feature a guest vocalist, and Sky Ferreira does her part to underscore the track’s ambition. There’s so much force on display here and it’s nothing short of an organized storm of sound. Iceage’s fourth LP Beyondless releases …

Mouse On Mars feat. Amanda Blank + Zach Condon: Foul Mouth

A study in genre collision, “Foul Mouth” by German duo Mouse On Mars—and featuring Beirut’s Zach Condon and Amanda Blank—activates some severe sensory stimulation. From murmurs and glitches to ethereal vocalization, the track is the most recent from the Dimensional People Part III debut LP. There’s harmony here, but it’s got an edge.