Ireland-raised, NYC-based siblings Georgina and Una McGeough aka Song Sung have unveiled their new track 'Telling Tales'. For this offering, the pair deliver a floating and atmospheric slice of dream pop. With a distinctive repeating bass line running through the track, spacey synths and cosmic effects lay atop, helping to create a an enchanting bliss.
Canadian pop star Kiesza makes her return with the upbeat track 'Crave'. The song follows her previous single 'All Of The Feelings'. For this handing, Kiesza fires off with a high-spirited pop piece that commands the body to get up and dance. Produced by Electric, the cut blends electropop with funk stirred with an 80s sensibility. The tune is taken from her forthcoming second album, scheduled to land this summer.
Our fave Hip-Hop duo Run The Jewels have not only shared a new track to help you get through these crazy times but they have actually unveiled two songs. The first cut titled 'Yankee And The Brave (ep.4)' finds the NYC/ATL pair dropping the hardest bars over the chest-punching production in wonderful RTJ fashion. The second song 'Ooh LA LA' features Hip-Hop legend DJ Premiere and the vocals of Greg Nice saying his infamous line "Ooh la la, ah oui oui", which many fans may remember from his feature on Gangstarr's 'DWYCK'. Killer Mike and El P again go lyrically in beast mode over a twisted piano loop.
Having toured with Cat Power last year not to mention dropping her 2019 singles 'Earlier Days' and 'Noise', NYC-based artist Zsela has returned with a new track titled 'For Now'. For this offering Zsela delivers a slow, mood-driven electronic meets R&B stir as she gracefully glides over the intimate rhythm with sultry vocal work.
Rapidly rising in the music world, New York singer and actress Elle Winter has released her new 'Yeah, No' EP. A documentation of past experiences and relationships, the record features tracks from production pair The Orphanage, who craft pristine pop rhythms coinciding with Winter's grand vocals.
Ukrainian DJ and producer Matuss is gearing up for the release of her upcoming EP 'Seizure No.13'. The new work marks the 13th record by the artist on her Absence Seizure imprint. Consisting of four cuts in total, the EP features guest vocals by NYC singer Sophie Buskin. Musically Matuss delivers entrancing deep house with Silent Surrender providing a remix of the song 'Solicitors Are Welcome'. Seizure No.13 is out 30th. Have a listen.
One band to be excited about is Brooklyn trio The Wants, the other group of Bodega's Madison Velding-VanDam. Releasing a number of tracks including 'Clearly a Crisis' and 'Fear My Society', they are spreading pure post-punk goodness. Their latest song 'The Motor' is no exception. Powered by a funky bass line, slick guitar riffs and head-nodding drums, the song is a revving piece that plays with a sinister feel yet is upbeat and dance-friendly.
Whilst the world can at times appear to be in a grim place, NYC Nada Surf have stepped up with a celebratory song about more aspects of people with their latest single 'So Much Love'. With a sunny alt pop sound as the underlay complimenting the bright vocals of Matthew Caws, the track is bursting with high spirits.
According to Swans front man Michael Gira, the new incarnation of the band is more of a collaboration effort with a rotating crop of musicians contributing their efforts to create something magical. With Swans' new album 'leaving meaning' out October 25th, the personnel for the record includes Kristof Hahn (who has been with the band since 2010), Larry Mullins (who has played with Swans harking back to the late 90s and a contributor to Gira's Angel of Light project) Anna and Maria von Hausswolff, trio The Necks, Ben Frost, Yoyo Röhm, Baby Dee, Heather Trost and Jeremy Barnes. There are also additional contributions from original Swans member Norman Westberg.
Having left an imprint with their brand of post-punk and shoegaze, NYC band Russian Baths will release their debut album 'Deepfake' on November 8th. The duo have also shared one of the songs featured on the record titled 'Responder'. Dark and bold, musically the pair incorporate elements of goth and industrial planted in firm post-punk soil.
