El Perro Del Mar: Breadandbutter (Karaoke Version)

Despite her Spanish-named moniker El Perro del Mar (“Dog of the Sea”), Sarah Assbring in fact hails from Sweden—though her experimental pop music of late is more globally influenced than ever. Her upcoming album KoKoro, set for release in September, features Arabic strings, Shakuhachi and other Asian flutes, Chinese zither Guzheng, and Ethiopian-influenced rhythms. Off of it, “Breadandbutter” becomes a chant for self-reflection and empathy, …

Shock Machine: Something More

In March of this year, former Klaxons frontman James Righton began releasing music under the moniker Shock Machine. His brand new track “Something More,” not released on his April EP Open Up The Sky, represents a departure from expectation. The accompanying video, a thoughtful and metaphoric piece, addresses loneliness, heartbreak and recovery by way of a sad clown motif turned upon itself. And the trope …

Kero Kero Bonito: Break

Light-hearted London-based trio Kero Kero Bonito have composed this summer’s go-to lounging anthem. “Break” finds Sarah Midori Perry dexterously switching between English and Japanese lyrics at her own whim, at a soothing, lazy tempo. “Just move very slowly to the beat,” she guides via rap. “Now get down and put up your feet.” KKB shows us how easy it is to take things slowly and …