Sampha: Timmy’s Prayer

London R&B singer and producer Sampha emerges from a long period of rest after his 2013 EP Dual—with collabs with SBTRKT, Drake, Jessie Ware, Lil Silva and even Kanye scattered along the way—with the heartfelt new song, “Timmy’s Prayer” (it samples “The Coldest Days of My Life” by Timmy Thomas). “It’s been a while,” he reveals in a Twitter photo. “I’ve had a lot of …

Baby Alpaca: Can’t Find My Way

Off of dream-pop band Baby Alpaca’s album Under Water, “Can’t Find My Way” makes for another sweet, soulful single—especially when complemented with the shifting, surreal visuals of their latest music video. Frontman Chris Kittrell strolls across an imagined landscape, singing among wisps of smoke, clouds and rippling water. The video—directed by Kittrell and his boyfriend, visual artist Benjamin Staker—delivers another transportive experience tinged with both …

Bois: Asleep with Songs of Longing

Nomadic singer-songwriter Bois cathartically releases Asleep with Songs of Longing, an album written and recorded in New Orleans and Miami. Opening with “Beauty,” a howling saxophone rips into the conscience and sets the mood for the pensive nature of the LP. The instrumental sections and complete songs, like “Falling”—with its kaleidoscopic effects, irregular heartbeat, and discordant, churning layers—are a special highlight. Bois’ soft voice and …