West London’s WheelUP Merges Broken Beat and Hip-Hop on “Stay For Long” (premiere)
West London producer WheelUP reached across the pond to Brint Story to bring some rapid-fire American hip-hop to his broken beat revival on "Stay For Long".
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Electrosoul’s Flõstate Find “Home Ground” on Stunning Song (premiere)
Flõstate are an electrosoul duo comprised of producer MKSTN and singer-songwriter Avery Florence that create a mesmerizing downtempo number with "Home Ground".
The Budos Band Call for Action on “The Wrangler” (premiere)
The Budos Band call on their fans for action with the powerful new track "The Wrangler" that falls somewhere between '60s spy thriller soundtrack and '70s Ethiojazz.
Creature Comfort’s “Woke Up Drunk” Ruminates on Our Second-Guesses (premiere)
A deep reflection on breaking up, Nashville indie rock/Americana outfit Creature Comfort's "Woke Up Drunk" is the most personal track from their new album, Home Team.
PM Picks Playlist 3: WEIRDO, Psychobuildings, Lili Pistorius
PopMatters Picks Playlist features the electropop of WEIRDO, Brooklyn chillwavers Psychobuildings, the clever alt-pop of Lili Pistorius, visceral post-punk from Sapphire Blues, Team Solo's ska-pop confection, and dubby beats from Ink Project.
PM Picks Playlist 2: Bamboo Smoke, LIA ICES, SOUNDQ
PopMatters Picks Playlist features the electropop of Bamboo Smoke, LIA ICES' stunning dream folk, Polish producer SOUNDQ, the indie pop of Pylon Heights, a timely message from Exit Kid, and Natalie McCool's latest alt-pop banger.
Alright Alright’s “Don’t Worry” Is an Ode for Unity in Troubling Times (premiere)
Alright Alright's "Don't Worry" is a gentle, prayerful tune that depicts the heart of their upcoming album, Crucible.
Masma Dream World Go Global and Trippy on “Sundown Forest” (premiere)
Dancer, healer, musician Devi Mambouka shares the trippy "Sundown Forest", which takes listeners deep into the subconscious and onto a healing path.
Dream Folk’s Wolf & Moon Awaken the Senses with “Eyes Closed” (premiere)
Berlin's Wolf & Moon are an indie folk duo with a dream pop streak. "Eyes Closed" highlights this aspect as the act create a deep sense of atmosphere and mood with the most minimal of tools.
PM Picks Playlist 1: Rett Madison, Folk Devils + More
The first PopMatters Picks Playlist column features searing Americana from Rett Madison, synthpop from Everything and Everybody, the stunning electropop of Jodie Nicholson, the return of post-punk's Folk Devils, and the glammy pop of Baby FuzZ.
Blues’ Johnny Ray Daniels Sings About “Somewhere to Lay My Head” (premiere)
Johnny Ray Daniels' "Somewhere to Lay My Head" is from new compilation that's a companion to a book detailing the work of artist/musician/folklorist Freeman Vines. Vines chronicles racism and injustice via his work.
Fransancisco’s “This Woman’s Work” Cover Is Inspired By Heartache (premiere)
Indie-folk brothers Fransancisco dedicate their take on Kate Bush's "This Woman's Work" to all mothers who have lost a child.