Sylvan Esso: Radio

Sylvan Esso singer Amelia Meath’s vocals dance with remarkable precision atop the upbeat electronic instrumentation of new single “Radio.” From the highly danceable “slave to the radio” chorus to the warbling over an extended digital finish, it’s a lovable track on the surface but digs deep into the state of the music industry with its lyricism. And for lovers of vinyl, “Radio” will get a …

Psychic Twin: Hopeless

From the album Strange Diary, Psychic Twin’s “Hopeless” is an upbeat and melodic—but slightly maudlin—track that was apparently written as “a personal lullaby.” The artist (aka Erin Fein) offers gentle vocals on the tune, which contrastingly features a powerful ’80s-tinged avant pop vibe. Strange Diary is officially released 9 September, and Psychic Twin will perform all over the country come October.

Innanet James feat. The Kount: Frequency

Rapper Innanet James has just released his funky, breezy Quebec Place and it’s just in time for the end of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. While the entire mixtape is all kinds of fun, one standout is the bouncy, dynamic “Frequency” featuring The Kount (aka instrumentalist Koal Harrison). At just 21 years old, James has already honed his lyricism and delivery, seamlessly altering his cadence …