Friday, November 22, 2019

Jam of the Day: SASSY 009 - "Okay"


Once a three-piece, SASSY 009 is now down to Oslo-based musician/producer Sunniva Lindgård. Off her latest EP KILL SASSY 009, "Okay" starts out as a haunting, ambient track, only to explode with complex drum programming and thunderous bass.

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Jam of the Day: Billie Elish - "everything i wanted"


Seventeen-year-old pop phenomenon Billie Elish racked up a slew of Grammy nominations this week. New song "everything i wanted" is a meditation on fame and mental illness. Although the beginning of the song seems despondent, the song ends on a positive note, with Billie leaning on her brother (who produced the track) for support. It's a beautiful song.

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Jam of the Day: Elliot Moss - "July 4"


Indietronica musician Elliot Moss releases the first single from his upcoming record A Change In Diet. "July 4" pulsates with a driving beat and bassline, sinister keyboards, and Moss's heavily treated vocals.

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Jam of the Day: Golden Features and The Presets - "Raka"


Two heavyweights in the Australian electronic scene have teamed up for a collaborative EP. The title track is a dancefloor-ready electro banger.

Friday, November 15, 2019

Jam of the Day: Grimes - "So Heavy I Fell Through The Earth"


From her upcoming record Miss_Anthropocene, Grimes teases us with the darkly seductive slow-burning track "So Heavy I Fell Through The Earth," which marries lush synths and delicate guitars with her signature, breathy vocals. It's captivating.

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Jam of the Day: Ariana Grande - "How I Look On You"


Sleek, yet dark, pop track from Ariana Grande's personally curated soundtrack to the new Charlie's Angels reboot.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Jam of the Day: Clams Casino - "Cupidwing"


Cloud rap pioneer Clams Casino returns with his second album Moon Trip Radio. "Cupidwing" marries twinkling synths with shuffling beats and bursts of vocal samples.

Monday, November 11, 2019

Jam of the Day: BAILE - "Winte"


Beautiful single from Brooklyn producer BAILE. Over shuffling, insistent beats, BAILE weaves soft synths and samples of vocals cut up and used as another musical element.

Friday, November 8, 2019

Jam of the Day: FKA twigs - "sad day"


In honor of me passing FKA twigs on the street yesterday, I am posting one of the best tracks off her phenomenal new record MAGDALENE. "sad day" is a stunning, haunting collaboration with Nicolas Jaar, Skrillex, and benny blanco. Her vocal performance and the production tips its hat squarely to Kate Bush's most enchanting work.

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Jam of the Day: Clock Opera - "Carousel"


Gorgeous, piano-driven title track to Clock Opera's upcoming third album that boasts one of singer Guy Connelly's most emotional vocal performances.

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Jam of the Day: Skee Mask - "Slow Music"


From his intriguing new EP ISS004, Munich producer Skee Mask throws down this frenetic techno track.

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Jam of the Day: Frank Ocean - "In My Room"


Over a simple beat and loops, Frank Ocean starts the track with some rapid-fire rapping but ends the track with his trademark soulful vocals.

Friday, November 1, 2019

Jam of the Day: Caroline Polachek - "Insomnia"


Formerly the lead singer of Chairlift, Caroline Polachek has just released her debut solo album, the exquisite Pang. The record is one that takes a little time to get to know, but once you have listened to it enough, its charms become multifaceted. I am particularly drawn to the album's centerpiece "Insomnia." It's only a bed of synth washes and Caroline's almost operatic voice. It is a stunning performance.