Villagers: Hot Scary Summer

Over the past six years, French music publication La Blogothèque has become known around the world for their spontaneous single-shot Take Away Shows. The series sees musicians performing acoustically, often wandering around a picturesque part of Paris. Their latest features Villagers frontman Conor O’Brien performing “Hot Scary Summer” in Chapelle Expiatoire, a chapel dedicated to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Startlingly intimate, yet with grand …

Bibi Bourelly: Riot

Berlin-based songwriter Bibi Bourelly has quickly found her way into the international spotlight. The 20-year-old has been writing songs since childhood, but her breakthrough came this year when she worked with Rihanna on “Bitch Better Have My Money” and “Higher.” Now Bourelly presents her own first official release with “Riot.” With just vocals and an acoustic guitar, the track exudes defiance and attitude. Bourelly’s raspy …

Ratatat: Cream on Chrome

Experimental duo Ratatat performed live for the first time in four years this past weekend at Coachella, where they also debuted the new track “Cream on Chrome” to those dancing in the Sahara Tent. The rest of the world can hear the studio version through a low-key music video showcasing an interactive light installation. The instrumental track is classic Ratatat; with melodic electric guitar lines …