Jake Shears: Creep City

From Jake Shears’ (of the Scissor Sisters) upcoming solo album, “Creep City” isn’t a huge departure in sound for the artist, but that’s not a bad thing at all. Reminiscent of the cabaret-style tunes of the Scissor Sisters, the song also feels a little inspired by New Orleans’ funeral and second line brass band style. With a clanging piano and plenty of layers, this is …

Willow: Romance

A great departure from her debut single, but similarly guitar-centric and lullaby-esque to her more recent releases, Willow’s new song “Romance” is a folky, powerful tune. From her just released record The 1st, it’s just Willow, a guitar, and an astute comment on feminism, gender and sexuality.

Jim James: I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times

My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James quite accurately taps into Brian Wilson’s vocal delivery for “I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times,” James’ new Beach Boys cover tune. There’s definitely an authenticity and respect within the track, but there’s more than an additional touch of psychedelia which yields to a glowing orchestration and ultimately a sonically-explosive development. James has his second album of cover songs, …