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A song for your younger self, a rap-dance hybrid, and more in this week's musical wrap up

Louis Cole feat. Genevieve Artadi: When You’re Ugly With some of the most sage advice we’ve heard (“Fuck the world and be real cool”) Louis Cole’s new track “When You’re Ugly” is funky, playful and kooky—in the the best ways possible. Singer/songwriter/producer/instrumentalist Cole (Knower band member, Thundercat collaborator) is set to release his third LP Time this August, and it’s sure to be as infectious …

Hatchie: Bad Guy

From her debut EP Sugar & Spice, Hatchie’s “Bad Guy” is a hazy, shimmery piece of shoegaze-meets-dream-pop. The closing track from the Australian singer/songwriter’s record, it’s lush but perhaps more importantly feels honest thanks to stripped-back lyrics: “I’m backwards / And I feel stupid / Watching you back away / I just wanted more from you / And what did you do? / I opened …

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Shapeshifting electronic, synthpop bops, auto-tuned soul and more in music this week

Interpol: The Rover With a sonic force that’s easy to appreciate, “The Rover” announces Interpol’s return. The track, a first glimpse at their forthcoming Marauder album, marks their first release with producer Dave Fridmann. It feels much like a turbo-charged joyride and that’s certainly welcome from the NYC rockers. Dorian Electra: Career Boy Super-heavy on the synths, Dorian Electra’s new track “Career Boy” is a …