Douglas Dare: New York

With a vocal fortitude that’s both emotive and defiant, singer/songwriter Douglas Dare delivers a compelling narrative of love and deception in “New York,” his latest release. The single strikes an interspace between Patrick Wolf and what Damien Rice would sound like with industrial tinges. The video and its tech-driven animation, directed by Dan Jacobs, bolsters the beautiful darkness of the the lyrics. Dare’s forthcoming Aforger, …

Frank Ocean: White Ferrari (Jacques Greene Edit)

Aside from the sheer beauty and authentic, deep emotionalism of Frank Ocean’s recently released Blonde, there’s also an understood pliability to the songs that allows for some stellar remixing. Music producer Jacques Greene has accessed exactly that with his inspired take on “White Ferrari.” Greene lends the track a danceable energy but keeps Ocean’s heart intact, altogether making something fresh, honest and new.

Amber Coffman: All to Myself

Amber Coffman once again demonstrates her sublime musicality, this time in the solo outing “All to Myself.” Coffman, known first as a vocalist and guitarist in the Dirty Projectors, also captured the collective cultural consciousness with her vocals on Major Lazer’s 2012 track “Get Free.” Here, however, she gives listeners a sonic taste of her forthcoming debut solo album City Of No Reply. It’s a …