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Synth-pop, folk nostalgia, an unexpected mash-up and more in our musical round-up
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Private Agenda: Instinct
From the four-track EP Affection, Private Agenda‘s “Instinct” layers reverb vocals on top of heavy synth for a breezy, infectious result. With a languid bass line, the infectious synth-pop tune glides along—sprinkled with …
Wild Nothing: Partners In Motion
From Wild Nothing’s fourth album Indigo, set for release in August, comes “Partners in Motion” which blends ’80s new wave influences with gauzy dream-pop and flawless contemporary production styles. The result is …
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 …
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Punk, pop, Prince, Pride playlists and more in our weekly musical round-up
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Nicolas Jaar's new deep cut, a beautiful piece of synth-pop by SHERPA and more in our musical wrap-up
La Poré: Sad Girl
La Poré (aka Nick Samson) debuted this past summer with “Close,” and now the ’80s R&B-influenced “Sad Girl” is getting a workout on our office speakers. The dance-floor-friendly tune is textured, and …
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Stunning new genre-bending music by Cody ChesnuTT, NZ's Ladi6, Anne Dereaux and more
Cody ChesnuTT: It’s in the Love
While Cody ChesnuTT’s 13-track record My Love Divine Degree is full of great tunes, “It’s in the Love” is particularly glorious, acting as a reminder of ChesnuTT’s knack for sweet, spirited songs. …
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New tunes by BOSCO and Beth Ditto, a beautiful piece from Kamasi Washington and more in our musical round-up