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Take a hypnotic trip with Korean-Canadian, LA-based artist Luna Li, who after a split from her long-time partner, decided to leave her family and friends in Toronto for a fresh start in LA, where her creative juices turned
You may have heard Lee Bob’s beautiful cover of Nina Simone’s 1968 classic “Peace of Mind,” but he’s also a singer who writes his own songs. You’ll find that cover on his new EP, Free, alongside an intimate collection of so
Danish-Japanese artist IDA KUDO draws inspiration from her ethnic roots to whirl electronic beats into theatrical drama ripe for the stage. “Okina Nami” means “big wave” in Japanese and is culled from her new EP, Proud. Exp
If Philip Glass or Steve Reich experimented with EDM, we would arguably find their Venn diagram convergence in Floating Points. In fact, Sam Shepherd (aka Floating Points) recently composed his first ballet for symphony orc
Since the release of her landmark album I Am Shelby Lynne some 25 years ago, Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Shelby Lynne has released many beautiful and heartfelt albums featuring her powerful vocals
If you are a fan of the indie-folk Swedish singer-songwriter and guitarist José González, you will love this next track from Welch flamenco guitarist Billy Sharp, whose masterful picking is elevated by Latin rhythms and indie pop on “Rose Tint.
Some 20 years ago, My Morning Jacket’s Jim James, M. Ward, and Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis got together for a revue-style tour that made quick friends. Nicknamed Monsters of Folk by their then-tour manager, the supergroup reconvene
Manu Chao has been practicing more of a pared-down, uncluttered lifestyle that extends beyond material things into his emotional life, going forth with a pure heart and zero pretention. “Viva Tu,” or “long may you live” in Spanish, was a rumba
This year, indie darlings Nada Surf mark the 30th anniversary of their debut single “The Plan”/“Telescope” with a new LP, Moon Mirror, to be released in September. On “In Front of Me Now,” a thoughtful take on being here now, frontman Matthew
Hailing from the coldest part of landlocked Canada, sister trio The Garrys named themselves after their father, Garry, and braid sibling harmonies into their signature “doom-wop,” garage-surf sound, which includes their brother on their latest
Lisbon-based Nathan Jenkins, the producer and songwriter working as Bullion, is an enduring cult fixture and has a new album called Affection. His brand of warm, shiny pop is as intoxicating as it gets on “World_train,” for which Bullion enlist
We’d cross as many ponds as needed to get to the sound of Indonesian retro funk-soul outfit Thee Marloes. Killer vocals, silky keys, airy flute, and a strong beat attract us to a vibe that is both familiar and fresh. Check out the cascading int
The New York Times calls Carlos Niño “the spiritual force behind LA’s eclectic music scene,” and it’s true. A radiant being, he is also the co-producer and co-writer for André 3000’s New Blue Sun. But today, we’re focusing on his own new album,
When Brooklyn’s Big Crown Records was a nascent label, one of the first artists that founder El Michels Affair signed was The Shacks, and in fact, Shannon Wise was only 17 at the time and they had to wait until her 18th birthday to sign the con
Songwriter and storyteller Jensen McRae was born and raised in Los Angeles and thinks of herself as “one house down from the girl next door.” Her magic power is forging songs from the smallest overheard snippet or phrase that ignites a concept.
We have a new song for you from the canyons of Southern California, courtesy of our old friends Beachwood Sparks, who are known to echo the cosmic fervor of The Byrds’ legendary sound. “Falling Forever” invokes a motley of melody threaded by ha
No one knows how many incarnations our spirits have, but we do know we’ve got one shot at this life, so it’s important to live as authentically as possible and to realize when to quit. Amsterdam singer-songwriter VanWyck takes a crack at the id
New York psych-pop quadrivium (a place where four4 things meet) Crumb have issued their third studio album, AMAMA, a sonic excursion riddled with frenetic drumwork and oodles of shape-shifting bits. Experimental by nature, “Side By Side” takes
Lido Pimienta’s “He Venido Al Mar,” or “I’ve Come Down to the Sea” in English, was written for the protagonist in the film Calladita aka The Quiet Maid, a story of a hard- working Colombian migrant working for a wealthy family. It’s a story th
Boston-based trio Tiny Habits formed at Berklee School of Music in 2022 and have just released their debut album, All For Something, written collectively and individually across a dozen songs that lean into an array of emotions and scenarios. R
Dubbed as the “Diva of the People,” Gavin Turek has been feeling good and thinking it’s time to dust off her “Disco Boots,” stepping out into her signature dance-funk sound with a lot of, ahem, soul (sole?). You will find the track on her forth
Mexican rock legends and social ambassadors Café Tacvba are back with their first track in seven years. “La Bas(e),” or “The Base” in English, is a song to foster unity, liberty, brotherhood, and human rights for immigrants. The song is inspire
Mexican rock legends and social ambassadors Café Tacvba are back with their first track in seven years. “La Bas(e),” or “The Base” in English, is a song to foster unity, liberty, brotherhood, and human rights for immigrants. The song is inspire
Conor O’Brien is a poet who writes and records his musings into song as Villagers. This troubadour’s sixth album, That Golden Time, is chock full of dazzling melodies, pristine instrumentation, and inspiration from philosophers, poets, and play
Spanish indie artist Pedro Balaña, aka The Boy From The South, left his work in London finance to dive into music making in the studio. While composing on his trusty guitar — the only instrument he owns — Balaña learned by doing and improvised
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