Macross 82-99: Sailorwave II

Blending J-pop, funk, hip-hop, dance and more Macross 82-99 has the power to brighten up just about any gloomy day. Released late last year, Sailorwave II is an 11-track record by the Osaka-based producer, and it is sparkly, lush future-funk with cameos by Punipunidenki and Le Real, Desired, Night Tempo, Yung Abe and more. If you like your tunes with a lot of bubblegum, this …

Dream Wife: Hey Heartbreaker

With a burst of charm and spunk, all-female English-Icelandic rock trio Dream Wife has cemented their arrival with “Hey Heartbreaker,” a new track from their debut album. It’s dance floor ready, for those longing for raucous guitar and handclap-powered pop rock. The video, by Mason London, features Dream Wife as animated robots and it’s just as exciting as the song itself.

Kendrick Lamar + SZA: All The Stars

With SZA and Kendrick Lamar trading off verse for chorus over even drums and shimmering synths on “All The Stars,” two extraordinary talents demonstrate the power of collaboration. Lamar leads the track with power. SZA steps up for the chorus and second verse. There’s a beautiful severity to the lyrics all the while. The track is set to appear on the soundtrack for Marvel’s upcoming …