Hekt ft. Smerz - "Forever"

Danish producer Hekt's album Forever is becoming one of my favorite records of the year. It blends a myriad of styles (EDM, deep house, techno, and hyperpop for examples) but always feels cohesive. For the title track, he teams up with Norwegian duo Smerz for a bouncy and bright house cut.

American Football - "Bad Moons"

Emo legends American Football return with their fourth album LP4, and haunt us with the slowly building track "Bad Moons," which toes the line between post-rock and shoegaze. The ending swell of music is breathtaking. 

Kehlani - "Folded"

Probably the most gentle kiss-off track ever. 

"So can you come pick up your clothes?
I have them folded
Meet me at the door while it's still open
I know it's getting cold out, but it's not frozen
So come pick up your clothes
I have them folded"

Duran Duran ft. Nile Rogers - "Free to Love"

 

Just a total blast of song. They haven't sounded this fresh and fun in a long time.

Boards of Canada - "Tape 05"

IDM legends Boards of Canada returns with the haunting, drone/ambient track "Tape 05." They have lost none of their mysterious adventuresomeness. 

 

Massive Attack ft. Tom Waits - "Boots On The Ground"

 

Massive Attack teams up with the legendary Tom Waits on their first new track in 6 years, the timely "Boots On The Ground." 

Beth Orton - "The Ground Above"

Beth Orton returns after a five-year absence with the gorgeous track "The Ground Above" which highlights her smoky vocals.