Sondre Lerche: I’m Always Watching You Too

With a dreamlike soundscape and curiously voyeuristic overtones, “I’m Always Watching You Too” by Brooklyn-based Norwegian singer and multi-instrumentalist Sondre Lerche makes for something special. Inspiration for the song came by way of a dream Lerche had the night before recording the original version of the song, known as “I’m Always Watching You.” Here, the musician ditches the upbeat ’80s synths for something for more …

Kid Cudi: Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’

After being delayed earlier this year, Kid Cudi (aka Scott Mescudi) has just released his new album Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ and it’s potentially his best yet. The 19-track record is available to stream online now, and features appearances from an impressive line-up of talent—from Andre 3000 to Willow (Smith) and Pharrell Williams. From the dark “Frequency” to the funky, horn-heavy “Surfin’” to the …

Shy Girls: Why I Love

From the new Shy Girls (aka Dan Vidmar) album comes the track “Why I Love“—a minimal, dark tune that’s balanced out with Vimar’s tender vocals. This album version is very different than the acoustic version he performed at downtown LA’s The Gift Shop. Both are heady and delicate. That said, both include plenty of pathos (with vocals like “I need an illusion just so I …