UPSAHL: Can You Hear Me Now

Phoenix-based Taylor Upsahl—aka UPSAHL—crafts indie-pop-meets-folk (along with her band members) that’s sweet without the syrup. The teenage singer/songwriter’s most recent single, “Can You Hear Me Now” is about getting out of a failing relationship and transcends her age (at 18 years old, she has already released her third record). With finger-clicking, effortless vocals and a breezy sound this super-catchy track will be at home on …

Cut Copy: Airborne

A dance track brightly incorporating psychedelia and disco attributes, “Airborne” might be the first track off of electronic act Cut Copy’s forthcoming album. From a catchy chorus to a thoughtful bridge and spacious outro, the tune delivers much of the band’s signature splendor. There’s no date yet for the album, but it will be released by Astralwerks.

Johan feat. Vic Mensa: High in the Woods

A new take on his 2016 track, Boston-based singer and multi-instrumentalist Johan’s “High in the Woods” now features Vic Mensa. Co-produced by RHYE’s Robin Hannibal, the dark and sultry song employs some whispery vocals, shiny falsetto, and a very slinky bass-line to great effect.