“All Killer, No Filler”: MUNA Discuss Joy & Desire on Their Self-Titled Third Album
Powerful and personal, MUNA’s highly anticipated eponymous third album is the most joyful and the most vulnerable work of the band yet.
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Today’s Song: Sunflower Thieves’ Cozy “Sirens” & the Warm Glow of Friendship
A beautiful ode to friendship and connection, Sunflower Thieves’ heartfelt new song “Sirens” swells with loving warmth and rich, spellbinding harmony.
Premiere: Inside The Entrancing, Evolutionary Sound of Vansire’s ‘After Fillmore County’
Continuing what they do, ‘After Fillmore County’, the latest EP by the duo Vansire, is commentary on society wrapped up in a dreamy sound. — Stream:…
Premiere: Vansire & Mick Jenkins’ “Central Time” Is a Love Letter for the Midwest
In “Central Time,” their first collaboration with Chicago’s Mick Jenkins, Minnesota’s Vansire paint a multidimensional picture of the American Midwest.
Premiere: Nashville’s Tedadore Debuts with the Fun, Sweet, & Restlessly Relatable “Cooped Up”
A restless, saccharine ray of restless light, “Cooped Up” introduces Nashville’s Tedadore with a sweet, bubbly indie pop study in duality.
Premiere: Emily Keener’s “Do You Love Me Lately?” Crosses Desire & Fear with Haunting Indie Folk Vulnerability
A breathtaking indie folk song exploring vulnerability and insecurity, Emily Keener’s “Do You Love Me Lately?” is heart-wrenchingly beautiful in its grace and overwhelming honesty.
Today’s Song: Vansire Muse About Modern Life with “Metamodernity”
Vansire create a moving ode to the world at large with “Metamodernity,” a romantic narrative that explores the navigations of a postmodern world.
Premiere: The Next Great American Novelist Return with Infectiously Alternative “Blackberry”
The Next Great American Novelist’s infectiously alternative new single “Blackberry” embraces insatiable lust, reconciling the desire to be an artist with the guilt that comes with it.
The Alchemist & Earl Sweatshirt Effortlessly Create a Glistening, Immersive Soundscape on “E Coli”
In advance of Earl Sweatshirt’s forthcoming LP Some Rap Songs and The Alchemist’s Bread EP, the California rapper and producer dropped off their long-awaited collaboration “E Coli.”
Raw and Full of Passion, Soham De’s “Confession” Gorgeously Showcases the Power of Emotion
With an ever-present fervor in his vocal work, Soham De embraces emotional intensity in “Confession,” delivering a performance that will leave one with chills for days to come.
Premiere: Goldilox Blends Desire & Disco in Groovy “I Love You”
Blending desire and disco in a pool of warm, grooving vibes, Goldilox’s new single “I Love You” is a defiant outpouring of emotion.
Our Take: Nas’ NASIR Proves a Palatable Rough Draft
Nas’ NASIR may not be a masterpiece, but the intelligent, highly aware record is an intriguing and welcome return for the long-absent God MC.
Premiere: Magic City Hippies Heat Up with Glitchy Desire on “Franny”
Magic City Hippies capture desire’s heavy hypnosis in “Franny,” a glitchy love song pulsing with hot n’ hearty funk.
Desire Tangled with Uncertainty: A Track-by-Track Review of Andy Shauf’s “The Party”
Andy Shauf’s ‘The Party’ is a testament to storytelling, achieving a level of beauty so many artists have attempted, but failed to realize in their music.
Nostalgia Tracks: Vampire Weekend’s Religiously-Charged “Unbelievers” Makes Soul-Searching Fun
Vampire Weekend’s infectiously catchy 2013 song “Unbelievers” uses religion and comedy to grapple with understanding one’s identity and purpose in the world.
