Loma: Black Willow

An introductory track and video, “Black Willow” more or less announces Loma, a band featuring Shearwater singer Jonathan Meiburg, and Emily Cross and Dan Duszynski of Cross Record. Together, they’ve produced eerie, mesmerizing soundscapes set to a mystical music video—an alluring tease at what they’re capable of. The track will close out their self-titled debut album which drops on Sub Pop 16 February 2018.

Ella Vos: I Know You Care

With “I Know You Care,” Ella Vos continues her string of beautiful, powerful electro-pop tracks. Once again, the LA-based songwriter and vocalist delivers sing-along lyrics of tremendous depth. Her highly anticipated debut album Words I Never Said, from which this song was drawn, will release 17 November.

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Little Simz, NE-HI with Jamila Woods, Nilüfer Yanya and more in our musical round-up

NE-HI feat. Jamila Woods: The Times I’m Not There Two Chicago acts have joined forces for SocialWorks, a charity benefiting Chicago public schools. Rock group NE-HI’s “The Times I’m Not There” was originally released in 2014—though this new version features the beautiful vocals of Jamila Woods and certainly differs in tone. From the gorgeous layered melodies to the clever, compelling guitar hook, it’s a collaboration …