Massive Attack: The Spoils

In Massive Attack’s just-released, John Hillcoat-directed video for “The Spoils,” Australian actor Cate Blanchett’s beautiful face decomposes in front of your eyes—eventually resembling something discovered in an ancient tomb. The slow-moving, haunting video is a perfect match for the song, which features vocals from Mazzy Star’s Hope Sandoval. Written by Daddy G and Stew Jackson, the track is undeniably Massive Attack—mesmerizing sounds from an outfit …

Mac Miller feat. Anderson .Paak: Dang!

Thanks in no small part to a sublime hook from Anderson .Paak (whose gorgeous LP Malibu was released in January), Mac Miller’s new track “Dang!” is probably his best yet. The super-groovy tune (which is the lead single from his upcoming record The Feminine Divine) taps into some timeless funk to deliver a summery, breezy vibe. The colorful, retro-tinged Rex Arrow-directed video sees the duo …

Motion Graphics: Anyware

With a lush electronic landscape and an appropriately matched digitally-animated video, “Anyware” by Motion Graphics rides upon electro-pop elements with jazz-like tendencies. The debut solo project of Joe Williams, Motion Graphics’ tracks were all made with custom randomized software instruments. The album was produced between NY, LA, and Baltimore over the course of two years, and Williams attention to detail at every juncture is ever-present. …