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The Afghan Whigs and Har Mar Superstar Rocked The Exit/In, Nashville

Whenever the opportunity to see a great band in a small, packed venue comes up, I take it. I went as far as taking a trip to Nashville from Miami to see The Afghan Whigs and Har Mar Superstar at the historic Exit/In on Friday, September 29th. Established in 1971, the small club quickly developed… [continued]
Essentials: “Water Me” – Lizzo

If you’re looking for an empowerment anthem to end your summer with, Lizzo’s new single is your answer. With cover art that’s as carefree as the song itself, “Water Me” is an energetic, danceable pop track that exudes confidence, body positivity, and self-love. The music video that accompanies the song is just as refreshing. In… [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]
Essentials: “Tokyo” – Truitt

Brother and sister duo Truitt have more in common than just DNA—the pair are both gifted in the musical world. [continued]
Album Review: A Groovy Thing – Flamingosis

Flamingosis’s career has spanned just over six years—from Summer Heat Vol. 2 in 2011 to the harrowing A Groovy Thing released this week in 2017, he has made a career out of computer-generated jazzy funk. His beginnings were infinitely more simplistic than the tracks laid out on A Groovy Thing—tracks taken from Summer Heat Vol. 2 really… [continued]
Essentials: “Cross My Heart” – Melody’s Echo Chamber

Melody Prochet of the french psych-pop outfit, Melody’s Echo Chamber, has released an epic new song in celebration of her thirtieth birthday. “Cross My Heart” is the debut track from her upcoming sophomore album featuring additional production from Fredrik Swahn (of The Amazing) and Reine Fiske (of Dungen). The seven-minute song boasts Melody’s relaxed, bi-lingual vocals along with an array of ambitious rhythmic sections. Lush arrangements… [continued]
Album Review: Awaken, My Love! – Childish Gambino

After months of mysterious promotion, an album premiere in the desert, and two sultry singles, Donald Glover’s third studio album as Childish Gambino has been released to the public. In an unexpected twist that has polarized his fan base, Gambino has ditched his rap persona to incite a funk revival. Awaken, My Love! is a… [continued]
Premiere: “It Goes” – T. Ailey

A note to listeners: T. Ailey‘s “It Goes” is best experienced with a nice pair of headphones or speakers. “It Goes” starts with lush folk influences and vocal looping that builds upon itself, as T. Ailey’s vocal lead weaves its’ way through the rich tapestry of sound. I was initially reminded of Fleet Foxes‘s “White Winter Hymnal”… [continued]
Album Review: Farewell, Starlite! – Francis And The Lights

Musical project Francis and the Lights has had an interesting journey since the release of its first EP in 2007, Striking. In the following nine years, Francis Farewell Starlite furthered the project with a slew of three further EPs, a score to the well-received 2012 film Robot & Frank and collaborations with artists such as… [continued]
Essentials: “My Hands” – AYER

I think I may be the only person above the age of 17 who cites Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist as a favorite movie, but I do. One of my favorite parts about that movie is the soundtrack – it was a pretty great collection of approachable late-aughts indie rock, perfectly setting the scene for a fun teenage… [continued]