Songs We Love: Jay Som, 'The Bus Song'
Melina Duterte's new song as Jay Som starts with a gentle strum and hushed whisper, but swells to a romantic, orchestral peak.
Music Reviews
130 Bands In Five Days: Highlights From Winter Jazzfest NYC 2017
The annual jazz festival features so many bands on so many stages that we asked a few writers (and a photographer) to highlight some of this year's best moments.
Songs We Love: The Wooden Sky, 'Swimming In Strange Waters'
Tucked in alongside wailing guitars and warbling synths, frontman Gavin Gardiner shares a powerful story about sexual abuse.
Natalie Hemby Offers Contemplative Vocals And Vivid Memories On 'Puxico'
After writing No. 1 hits for various country stars, Hemby now has an album of her own. Critic Ken Tucker says Puxico mixes country sentiments with a folksy sound.
Songs We Love: Pile, 'Texas'
The Boston band takes you on a two-minute roller coaster ride that puts your heart in your throat and leaves it there.
Haley Bonar Joins darkDARK For A Sweet Electro-Pop Jam
One of 2017's first great songs, "Restless" finds dreamy analog synths blending perfectly with Bonar's relentlessly pleasing voice.
Songs We Love: Lydia Ainsworth, 'The Road'
Ainsworth's eerie, exquisite lullaby is a journey between fantasy and reality. It comes with a video that feels like taking a medley of psychedelics and wandering through the MoMA.
Songs We Love: Keyon Harrold, 'Stay This Way (Feat. Bilal & Big K.R.I.T.)'
The jazz trumpeter asks if euphoric moments are meant to last, or if they're naturally fleeting.
Viking's Choice: Code Orange, 'Bleeding In The Blur'
Code Orange could never be accused of going soft, but the hardcore band does like to play with noise and melody. Its new track is a dark pop song that sounds as if it's been carved from obsidian.
Songs We Love: Sally & George, 'Tip My Heart'
If Buddy Holly is somehow still capable of hearing the sounds emanating from this mortal plane, there's a good chance he's sporting a broad grin upon encountering "Tip My Heart."