Junior Boys: Big Black Coat

Directed by Tim Saccenti, the just-released video for Junior Boys’ “Big Black Coat” is a little lo-fi, industrial and distorted, but entirely mesmerizing. Apparently born of the Canadian duo’s love of analog and experimental film art, the video complements the song’s blend of minimal, glitchy, synth-heavy pop and singer Jeremy Greenspan’s forlorn vocals.

Anna Rose: Start a War

Beautiful, vocally driven and with delicate instrumentation, “Start a War” by NYC-based singer/songwriter Anna Rose steps away from the anthemic rock tracks of her previous album. With this latest single, off her forthcoming album Strays in the Cut, Rose gently taps into the emotion of loss. The accompanying video, directed by independent filmmaker Shruti Ganguly, channels depth through loss and ultimately hope.

Big Freedia: I Heard

Beyoncé fans heard Big Freedia growling, “I came to slay, bitch! I like cornbread and collard greens, bitch” in the sensational new track “Formation”—those guest verses channeled the angst and attitude of the rapper’s hometown, New Orleans. Now the Queen of Bounce releases something new herself that’s noticeably different from the bass-heavy, knockout club tracks that made her a performer’s performer. The melodious song “I …