SXSW Late Night Dispatch: Wednesday
On our second day at SXSW, the All Songs Considered crew gathered outside of Stubb's BBQ to share their favorite music of the day.
Music
Max Cooper's Soothing, Ambient 'Myth' Visualizes The Mysteries Of The Universe
For the electronic producer's piano-based ambient track, an artist mixes red, white and black liquids to mimic a black hole.
Composer Alan Menken On His Disney Tunes: 'I Prefer Them To Be Hum-able'
Menken scored The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Pocahontas and many other Disney classics. He recently wrote three new songs for the live action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast.
On 'Drunk,' Thundercat Weaves Major Pop Hooks Into Minor Life Vignettes
Fans of the Los Angeles native's work with Kendrick Lamar may be surprised to hear the old-school pop sensibilities that define his latest album.
Hear Angel Olsen's Sublime Cover Of 'Who's Sorry Now'
Olsen re-imagines Connie Francis' 1958 hit as part of Resistance Radio: The Man In The High Castle Album.
Songs We Love: Daymé Arocena, 'Mambo Na' Mà'
The exuberant young singer's acrobatic voice becomes another instrument in a hybrid Cuban-Crescent City parade.
First Listen: Mount Eerie, 'A Crow Looked At Me'
Stream Phil Elverum's heartbreaking tribute to his wife, Geneviève Castrée, who died last year from pancreatic cancer.
First Listen: Kelly Lee Owens, 'Kelly Lee Owens'
Stream the intoxicating debut album from the London-based singer/producer who brings a meditative songwriting style to club rhythms.
First Listen: Sera Cahoone, 'From Where I Started'
The former Band Of Horses drummer's songs amble sweetly and gently, propelled by a voice that radiates kindness.
First Listen: RaeLynn, 'WildHorse'
Stream the budding country star's beguiling debut album before its official release on March 24.