A nine-piece band from southern California, Quitapenas “hopes to take away worries” with their funky Afro-Latin sound. Their recently-released, home-recorded album Más Tropical Vol 1 boasts some serious samba vibes that definitely encourage cutting loose on the dance floor, and with a little help from Jason Trammell—also known as Jaytram, the drummer from DFA group Sinkane—their single “Más Tropical” leaps into the land of constant …
In a style that is one part Antony Hegarty and one part Jack Black, American musician John Grant smoothly tackles hard-hitting issues like addiction, sexuality and living with HIV. The Reykjavik-based singer’s droll ruminations recently amused crowds at NYC’s Le Poisson Rouge, where he performed tracks from his upcoming sophomore album Pale Green Ghosts. For a hint at what to expect from an album recorded …
On “Always Forever,” young London trio Vondelpark deftly infuse indie pop with ethereal R&B, drawing on a wide array of influences. Think Arthur Russell and Sade visiting Bon Iver at his cabin for a session. Vondelpark’s eclectically-sourced sound is matched by their visuals. The video fades between newlyweds having their first awkward photos taken in front of a setting sun and a CGI-babe taking a …
