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Hear Tori Amos’s Plea To The “Climate Blind” In “Up The Creek”

The second single from Tori Amos‘s upcoming album, Native Invader, “Up The Creek” is a haunting environmental plea for the 21st century. Pulsing with an electronic take on Native American traditions, Southern Gothic and Flood Blues, the blend of genres creates a sense of supernatural surrealism that is while sonically different is still vintage Tori. [continued]
Essentials: “Silence (ft. Khalid)” – Marshmello

If you were looking for happy hardcore samples or snappy synths, the latest effort by Marshmello does not contain sounds that are synonymous with his discography. In surprising fashion, the mystery producer delves into a crooner that sheds light on a darker subject matter—a contrast to his scintillating renditions. His cheerful approach in production provided an inkling [continued]
Essentials: “Planetary Space Child” – Ruby The Hatchet

Ruby The Hatchet’s “Planetary Space Child,” the title track off their third album (due August 25th, from Tee Pee Records), finds the band taking their sludgy, psychedelic metal into the cosmos. The band’s sound is firmly rooted in 70s hard rock with a heavy doom vibe that often centers on occult themes, all heightened by [continued]
Essentials: “Favorite (feat. VanJess)” – Brasstracks

Brasstracks teams up with femme duo VanJess for the sultry R&B track “Favorite”. Ivan and Conor never fail to impress with the way they skillfully incorporate jazz elements into their tracks (I’m still listening to “Fever” on repeat). The change of tempo makes the track interesting to listen to, instead of having the same bass beat for the [continued]
Camp Flog Gnaw Is Back—And The Lineup Is UNREAL

Tyler, The Creator‘s annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival returns for its 6th year, with a lineup that redefines the meaning of “stacked”. Artists set to perform include Lana Del Rey, A$AP Rocky, Solange, Kid Cudi, Migos, Justice, Mac Miller, Earl Sweatshirt, Lil Yachty, 2 Chainz, Vince Staples, The Internet, Willow & Jaden Smith, Trash Talk, [continued]
Chance The Philanthropist: Rapper Surprised Chicago With A Free Concert On Saturday

Hometown hero Chance the Rapper served as the Grand Marshal at the 88th Annual Bud Billiken Parade, the back-to-school event held in Chicago’s South Side, on August 12th. Chatham native Chance surprised paradegoers with two treats: his non-profit, SocialWorks, donated 30,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in attendance, and he gave out passes [continued]
Essentials: “Bedroom Eyes” – Bella Mer

As someone who got behind both Halsey and Ellie Goulding before they were mainstream cool, I have to tell you Bella Mer is on course to be my newest addiction. “Bedroom Eyes” is nothing short of intoxicating. A mellow voice guides the song across bold percussion and a solid dance beat. Without losing that ethereal [continued]
Essentials: “There’s A Light In My Room” – Abby Diamond

It’s a soft ethereal echoing sound that bounces across those early seconds of Abby Diamond’s “There’s a Light In My Room.” Abby Diamond, in this new single, creates a thoughtful sound in the spirit of classic electronica. By the time we hear her voice, we are engrossed in an airy sound, into which her lyrics [continued]
The New Glass Animals Video Is An Intimate Representation Of Depression

The first time I watched this music video I honestly had no idea what was going on: here’s Dave, lead singer of Glass Animals, sitting in front of the camera, singing the words to “Agnes,” and occasionally making some weird faces in what seems like slow motion. Fortunately, I was not the only person who didn’t [continued]
Essentials: “Rewind (ft. Ashe & Armani White)” – Louis Futon

After a slew of remixes for the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Notorious B.I.G., Louis Futon is back with a breakout gem tailored to hit the airwaves. Formerly known as a duo, Louis Futon garnered support from the electronic music community for their unique production. Heralded as a pioneer of the future bass movement, the no solo Philadelphia-based producer [continued]