Khodara: Billie

At times sultry, at times soaring, “Billie” by NYC- and London-based singer Khodara finds its power through beauty. The single, off a forthcoming EP to be released 17 March, diverges from the dancey, disco-dazzling work Khodara released late 2016 but this dynamic departure strikes one of her core goals: to demonstrate the versatility of pop music around the world.

Dirty Projectors: Little Bubble

One of the band’s most beautiful songs to date, “Little Bubble” by the Dirty Projectors debuted today in video form. Soulful and soothing, the track isn’t devoid of the band’s thoughtful eccentricity—manifesting here in numerous ways, but arguably most noticeably in a burbling, dripping beat. “Little Bubble” and last year’s “Keep Your Name” are expected to be a part of the band’s forthcoming LP, their …

Peanut Butter Wolf: RIP 2016

On the first day of 2017, Peanut Butter Wolf (aka Chris Manak, the founder of Stones Throw Records) began releasing his RIP 2016 mixtape in parts. Just a few moments ago, Part 3 appeared on Soundcloud and—like the previous mixes—it commemorates well-known and obscure musicians that the world lost last year. The creative, tender mixtape is a genuine tribute to the likes of Phife Dawg; …