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A moody soundscape, dreamy electro-pop, a breathtaking ode to liberation and more new music

Annahstasia: Untamed Recently, LA-based Nigerian American artist Annahstasia released her exquisite “Untamed”—a breathtaking, powerful ode to liberation. She tells Line of Best Fit that the song is about “yearning for the freedom and control over your own space and body. It’s about shedding the weight of perception under modern-day patriarchy and becoming nearly feral.” Combining elements of folk, Latin, blues and more, it’s an enchanting …

Will Epstein: Oyster Bay

From composer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Will Epstein, the hypnotic track “Oyster Bay” shimmers like a cityscape under the blanket of night. It’s a moody, magical glimpse at his forthcoming album, Wendy (out 3 February). Dave Harrington (co-founder of the electronic duo Darkside, and a frequent Epstein collaborator) contributes Bansuri guitar to the sonic palate, which includes a charismatic baseline, keyboards, body percussion and soprano saxophone. David Schulze …

Interview: Will Epstein of High Water

The frequent Nicolas Jaar collaborator debuts his ethereal EP "The Beautiful Moon" on music subscription service Other People

Since graduating from college last year, musician Will Epstein has kept a low profile despite assembling an impressive resume. Born and raised in NYC’s TriBeCa neighborhood, Epstein went on to study electronic music at Brown University, the same alma mater as his frequent collaborator, the Chilean-American producer Nicolas Jaar, who he’s been friends with since the age of nine. Epstein, a multi-instrumental artist, has toured …