Jessie Ware: Tough Love

Jessie Ware, Theo Parrish, Julia Holter, Benoit & Sergio and a tribute to the late Gerry Goffin in the music we tweeted this week

London’s beloved songstress Jessie Ware released her new single, “Tough Love,” and—as expected—it’s one for the repeat button. Produced by duo BenZel (who were also behind her saucy Brownstone cover), the song was recorded in New York after a whirlwind tour, which might have played into the inspiration for the lyrics. Ware never disappoints with her vocals, which are at once restrained and full of …

Julia Holter: Hello Stranger

Jessie Ware, Theo Parrish, Julia Holter, Benoit & Sergio and a tribute to the late Gerry Goffin in the music we tweeted this week

As part of her critically acclaimed EP Loud City Song and a forthcoming 7″ double A-side, Julia Holter’s ethereal “Hello Stranger” places her exquisite voice front and center, surrounded by the occasional array of strings, trombone and ambient noise. The result is airy, oftentimes otherworldly and delicately soulful. While more on mainstream side of the LA-based singer’s body of work, it maintains the hypnotic vibes …

Air: All I Need

Cliff Martinez picks this week's PrivateJam, Air releases a vinyl-only museum-inspired album, Para One channels early '90s dance parties and more

We celebrated the news of Air’s forthcoming vinyl-only release, Music For Museum, with a look back at one of their classic tracks, “All I Need” and its Mike Mills-directed video. It’s been two years since Jean-Benoît Dunckel and Nicolas Godin created new material, and this artwork-inspired limited edition for the Palais de Beaux Arts in Lille is worth the wait. Printed on clear vinyl, the …