Michael Nau: How You’re So For Real

With languid, gentle soul filtering through summertime folk, “How You’re So For Real” marks a return for singer/songwriter Michael Nau. The track glows much like a sunny day from a memory, recalled through Nau’s light crooning. It will appear on Nau’s new album Some Twist, releasing 16 June, on Suicide Squeeze.

Sonic Sandwich: LunchtimeListens Session 9

Just over an hour’s worth of chill tunes for all occasions, LunchtimeListens Session 9 marks our editor-at-large Karen Day’s musical vision for the new sandwich concept restaurant Sonic in London. From Tim Buckley to Norma Fraser, Carla Thomas, The Andrews Sisters, and more, these tracks accompany just about any meal and all moods.

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. With squishy, fuzzy synths and uplifting lyrics, it’s a warbling, funky standout from the singer/songwriter/musician’s third full-length. The record, in true ChesnuTT style, spans plenty of genres from soul to rock, synth-funk to …