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Cold Specks, the musical project of Canadian singer-songwriter Al Spx, has been slowly increasing visibility lately, most notably by contributing vocals to the new Swans album To Be Kind. Now, she is about to release her sophomore record, Neuroplasticity, and has dropped the first single in the form of “Absisto,
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The Black Keys drop their most bloated and tame album to date with Turn Blue.
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Chet Faker brings together a few decent songs and instrumentals on this debut album of his, and while he’s a capable producer, he falls horrifically short as a singer, in my opinion.
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Pharrell’s latest full-length album has a few bright spots, but a great deal of it is a falsetto-led nightmare.
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After two electrifying tapes, Scotland’s Young Fathers come through with a huge sound on this latest album of theirs, Dead. I’m not as crazy about the songs, though.
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One of the most underrated producers out there right now just dropped a new music video for the track “Erica,” and it’s just great on all fronts. Not only is a soulful, sensual tune that features a bit of heartbreak, but the song’s got this bitterness to it
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UK singer-songwriter Sampha steps out with a short, but nicely sung solo effort with this Dual EP. WATCH THE REVIEW
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When it comes to the more creative side of hip hop beats, Ras G is one of the oldest sonic alchemists on the West Coast today. He’s got a new album on the way via Brainfeeder Records this year, and from the sound of this first track from it,
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Stream: G&D – The Lighthouse Coming out next week, the link above will lead you to the latest full length from Georgia Ann Muldrow and Dudley Perkins, The Lighthouse. The album features a nicely blended collection of genres: hip hop, jazz, funk, and soul music. And they’re all
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Singer-songwriter Har Mar Superstar–a.k.a. Sean Tillmann, Sean Na Na–is a dude that’s difficult to put into works. While he’s not the only musical revivalist working in the industry today. he’s certainly more convincing than your average neo-new waver thanks to his passionate voice
