First Listen: San Fermin, 'Belong'
In the last few years, composer Ellis Ludwig-Leone has presided over a big band that's grown grander and more ambitious in every phase of its sound.
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First Listen: Timber Timbre, 'Sincerely, Future Pollution'
The Montreal-based band really wanted to write celebratory songs for its sixth album. But they quickly realized it's not the time for dancing.
First Listen: Diet Cig, 'Swear I'm Good At This'
The pop-punk duo's debut album will give those weathering tough times the confidence to pick themselves up and dance.
First Listen: The Wild Reeds, 'The World We Built'
If you appreciate songs of the heart, here's 11 that will save you.
Hayden Pedigo's 'Greetings From Amarillo' Is A Desert-Swept Waltz In 12 Strings
The opening title track from the young guitarist's new album blooms like a field of Texas bluebonnets swaying on the side of the highway.
Art School Jocks' Catchy 'Just A Gwen' Is Rolling Its Eyes At You
The self-described "existential basement pop" band's new single, from a forthcoming EP, muses about the value of advice women are very sick of hearing.
In 'Childhood's Retreat,' A Boy Climbs A Tree To View The Man He's Become
The collaborative spirit of Black Mountain College — once home to the likes of John Cage and Willem de Kooning — lives on in a theatrical song cycle performed by the Brooklyn Youth Chorus.
Songs We Love: Irma Thomas, 'Crazy Love'
Thomas turns the Van Morrison classic into pure NOLA R&B, emphasizing the wonderful impracticality of unconditional love.
Two Inch Astronaut Is Back Already, Shares Some Real-Talk With 'Snitch Jacket'
Only a year since the last one, the D.C. post-punk band already has album number four in the bag. Hear the weirdly catchy first single from Can You Please Not Help.
Songs We Love: Phantoms, 'Just A Feeling (Feat. Vérité)'
The Los Angeles duo makes escapist, vocal-heavy dance music inspired by the city's surreal nightlife. Vérité sings on the deep and flirty new single.