Earlier this year, Yung Lean released a new mixtape, Stardust, which included a fantastic collaboration with FKA Twigs. Today, the Swedish musician is back with a pair of new singles, both of which were produced by Rami Dawod, best known for his work with Frank Ocean. “Lazy Summer Day” and “Chinese Restaurant” are both slippery […]
Martha – “Every Day The Hope Gets Harder”
The singles from this upcoming Martha album are so good. “Beat, Perpetual,” title track “Please Don’t Take Me Back,” and the Futureheads collab “Baby, Does Your Heart Sink?” find the poppy UK punks in top form. So does today’s new offering “Every Day The Hope Gets Harder,” a spry and spunky straight-ahead rocker with hooks […]
No Age – “Compact Flashes”
In a few weeks, the long-running LA DIY duo No Age will come back with their new album People Helping People. The band recorded the album in guitarist Randy Randall’s garage after they were evicted from their studio. We’ve already posted two early tracks, “Andy Helping Andy” and “Tripped Out Before Scott.” Today, No Age […]
Shannen Moser – “Ben”
Shannen Moser introduced The Sun Still Seems To Move, their first album in four years, with a lovely ballad called “Paint By Number” that was among our favorite songs that week. Today Moser is back with another winner from the new album. “Ben” trades out the prior single’s orchestral flourishes for a banjo; that plus […]
Video: DJ Khaled Ft. Skillibeng, Buju Banton, Capleton, Bounty Killer, Sizzla “Streets Know My Name”
Another one. DJ Khaled takes it to Jamaica in his new video “Streets Know My Name” featuring a few of reggae’s most legendary acts. Directed by Ivan Berrios and JD Khaled, Khaled, Skillibeng, Buju Banton, Capleton, Bounty Killer, and Sizzla, parade through the gritty streets of Kingston and the exotic jungles for an fiery performance. […]
Nicki Minaj “Likkle Miss (Remix)”
Caribbean girls run it. Ahead of tonight’s VMAs where she will be honored with the Vanguard award, Nicki Minaj comes through with new music. For the official remix to Dancehall star Skeng’s “Likkle Miss”, Nicki tacks a new verse where she reps her Trini roots. The remix was also added to her recent greatest hits […]
Video: DJ Khaled Ft. Quavo, Takeoff “Party”
It’s party time. In celebration of his new album God Did, DJ Khaled continues the “Party” in his new music video featuring Quavo and Takeoff. Directed by Ivan Berrios and DJ Khaled, the vibrant visual centers Khaled, Quavo, and Takeoff turning up at a gentlemen’s club full of money, strippers, belligerent party-goers, and liquor. “Party”, […]
Video: NLE Choppa Ft. Young Thug “Push It”
Free Slime! NLE Choppa revisits his Me vs. Me project with his new video, “Push It”. Directed by Ben Marc, Choppa unleashes his confident flow and turns up to Thug’s verse in front of a marching band and a gym full of voluptuous women working out.
Video: DJ Khaled Ft. Nardo Wick, Kodak Black “It Ain’t Safe”
Another one. Still hot off the release of his God Did album, DJ Khaled keeps the visuals going with “It Ain’t Safe” featuring Nardo Wick and Kodak Black. Directed by Ivan Berrios and DJ Khaled, the trio wild out to the street-oriented anthem on a set filled with their crew members, luxury cars, bikes, champagne, […]
Video: DDG Ft. Halle Bailey “If I Want You”
Swim good. DDG is falling in love in the accompanying video to his new single, “If I Want You”, which features background vocals by Halle Bailey Directed by Reel Goats, the real-life couple gets hot and steamy in a hotel room and cool off in various scenes under water. As of late, DDG’s been on […]