In this special edition of the weekly track roundup, I spend most of the time talking about the big new singles from Kendrick Lamar and Gorillaz!
Future Islands‘ second single off their forthcoming album The Far Field is yet another synthpop tune from the trio that just exudes a shit-ton of passion. And fittingly enough, the song’s accompanied by what must be the most emotive lyric video ever made. The Far Field‘s out April
Foxygen contributes a song inspired by ’70s TV show themes to Amazon’s upcoming American Girl special. As should be expected from the duo, notwithstanding Star Power, “Be Yourself” offers a bit of lavish psych pop and the best kind of nostalgia trip.
My boy Mike Hadreas is back with a stirring single about breaking away from the world’s hate, set to the most primal (though still elegant) instrumental I’ve heard him take on yet! It’s off the album No Shape, which drops May 5 via Matador.
Mar A Lago by Tim Heidecker Tim Heidecker’s series of satirical songs about Donald Trump continues with the tropical “Mar A Lago.” As always, the proceeds go toward charity, this time the Everglades Foundation, so buy this shit if you wanna support that cause or want to have purchased
With Conformicide, Havok works some progressive elements into their brand of politically-charged thrash.
Spoon incorporates some strange experiments into their slick indie rock sound.
While In Mind is Real Estate’s best-sounding album yet, the band still fails to provide anything beyond the surface of their blissful sound.
Drake achieves auditory indifference with his new “playlist.”
Rick Ross takes a more introspective approach on his latest album.
