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Jazzy spoken-word, a beloved R&B ballad, a soulful lament and more new music
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An infectious synth-pop song, a lush indie track, a silky single and more new music
Lonnie Holley feat. Bon Iver: Kindness That Will Follow Your Tears
Lonnie Holley’s Oh Me Oh My (out 10 March) brims with music that’s just as atmospheric, experimental and spiritual as fans will expect from the musician, artist and educator. “Kindness That Will …
Moor Mother: DUST TOGETHER
Musician, poet and activist Moor Mother (aka Camae Ayewa) just released Jazz Codes, a lustrous, tranquil and thoughtful album with cameos from Melanie Charles, Orion Sun, Jason Moran, AKAI SOLO, Fatboi Sharif …
Bilal: DAY THREE – Voyage to a New World
Across a sprawling six minutes, Bilal’s “DAY THREE – Voyage to a New World” features a slew of talented artists including Erykah Badu, Nick Hakim, Madison McFerrin, Robert Glasper and others. Opening …
The Peyote Dance
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The first in a triptych of albums (collectively entitled The Perfect Vision), The Peyote Dance sees Patti Smith join experimental musical outfit Soundwalk Collective in a work of tribute to French poet …
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A posthumous single from Mac Miller, a live performance by Mykki Blanco, magnetic folk-pop melodies and more new music this week
Gil Scott-Heron + Makaya McCraven: Where Did The Night Go
Chicago jazz musician Makaya McCraven brings new life to “Where Did The Night Go,” a track from the late spoken-word poet, musician and performer Gil Scott-Heron’s final album, I’m New Here. McCraven …
Phoebe Bridgers feat. Fiona Apple and Matt Berninger: 7 O’Clock News / Silent Night
With 100% of the profits from this recording donated to Planned Parenthood, Phoebe Bridgers’ collaborative cover of “7 O’Clock News / Silent Night” arrives with meaning and purpose. Fiona Apple harmonizes on …
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From dark and enthralling to sweet and dreamy, some of favorite new music this week