Song of the Week: St. Vincent – “New York”
“New York” is not what you would expect out of a St. Vincent song. Well, besides the fact that it’s excellent.
Song of the Week: Filthy Friends – “The Arrival”
I’m always a bit cautious when it comes to supergroups. More often than not, the band never equals or exceeds the sum of its parts. But if “The Arrival” is…
Song of the Week: Cold Specks – “Wild Card”
“Wild Card,” the latest single by Cold Specks, creates a warm bed of snappy percussion and echoed synths.
Song of the Week: TORRES – “Skim”
“Skim” by TORRES (AKA Mackenzie Scott) is a bundle of tightly-wound nerves. Its motorized beat hits like a jab to the gut. The singer-songwriter reinforces the sensation with synth swells…
Song of the Week: Arcade Fire – “Everything Now”
Arcade Fire are back! And they’ve been listening to a lot of ABBA! The title track for their latest album, Everything Now, doubles down on the disco vibe they cultivated…
Song of the Week: EMA – “Breathalyzer”
“Breathalyzer” is the sound of a bad drug trip. It’s distorted, hazy, off-kilter and sets off a creepy, uncomfortable feeling in the pit of your stomach.
Song of the Week: Courtney Barnett – “How to Boil an Egg”
Technically, the latest release by Courtney Barnett is an old-new song. The Melbourne singer-songwriter used to perform “How to Boil an Egg” at open mics years before she started recording…
Song of the Week (5/12/17): The National – “The System Only Dreams In Total Darkness”
It’s been a few years since we’ve heard new music from The National. After 2013’s excellent Trouble Will Find Me, the five-piece lived life and worked on side projects. As…
Song of the Week (5/5/17): LCD Soundsystem – “call the police”
Yes, you read that right! LCD Soundsystem is finally back with new music. This is happening! After seven years and a hiatus in-between their last album and today, would they…