New York Producer BAILE Blends Potent House Beats and Downtempo Rhythms on "Winte"(premiere)
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Anything But Easy: An Interview with Tycho
Scott Hansen's Grammy-nominated instrumental outfit has thrived in the streaming era, soundtracking lives with quiet anthems while selling out arenas. With Tycho's new album, he does the unthinkable and adds vocals to the mix.
21 Aug 2019
Tycho Incorporates a Vocalist Into His Electronic Dream Pop on 'Weather'
On Weather, chillwave's Tycho proves he can incorporate all of his signature elements into a traditional pop song structure without having to compromise the core.
22 Jul 2019
Dido Remains Singular and Special on 'Still on My Mind'
Still on My Mind is another rich outing for Dido in every way, with some truly awe-inspiring combinations of singer-songwriter radiance and novel sonic juxtapositions.
14 Mar 2019
Leon Vynehall's 'DJ-Kicks' Entry Proves Fascinating and Frustrating in Equal Measure
Leon Vynehall crafts a crate-digging set which, while not always satisfying, at least remains one of the bolder entries in the long-running DK-Kicks series.
28 Feb 2019
The Beta Band's 'The Three E.P.'s' Is 20 Years Old on a Perfect Reissue
Disregarding a legacy footnoted by a cameo in a film, the Beta Band's collection of The Three E.P.'s is remastered and reissued in celebration of its 20th anniversary and the band's too short career.
21 Nov 2018
Penelope Trappes Moves on to Round 'Two'
Experimental artist Penelope Trappes has created a photobook and video to go with Penelope Two whose stark images appropriately mirror the sounds. As in the pictures, Trappes finds being naked of value in that it allows her to be herself.
09 Nov 2018
Beacon Creates a Leaner Electronic Sound on 'Gravity Pairs'
On Beacon's Gravity Pairs, every gentle breath of synth, gliding piano note, and softly tapped pad is expertly cultivated to enrich the song with Thomas Mullarney's voice drawing out the humanity, compassion and empathy.
07 Nov 2018
Jazzanova Sets the Bar Higher Than Ever Before
The Pool is Jazzanova's Exile on Main Street.
29 Jun 2018
'Nothing Is Still' Is Leon Vynehall's Undoubted Electronic Masterpiece
On Nothing Is Still, Leon Vynehall has woven a rich tapestry of complimentary sounds that serves a purpose far bigger than the music itself.
21 Jun 2018
Bonobo's 'Migration' Tour Is an Exercise in Range
Famed British electronic music composer Bonobo pulls off another triumphant reinvention and wows the crowd in a packed Budapest Park.
31 May 2018
All India Radio Plunge Further Beyond the Cosmos on 'Space'
All India Radio has always been a spacey, dreamy band. With Space, they head further out into even deeper space.
29 May 2018
On Brazilian Girls' 'Let's Make Love' Hedonism Has Blossomed Into Passion with a Purpose
Brazilian Girls' Let's Make Love is filled with an unyielding blend of love, defiance, and fearless beats of every kind, all topped off with Sabina Sciubba's incredible voice.
02 May 2018
Rhye - "Count to Five" (Singles Going Steady)
Soft R&B grooves sneak up on you with subtlety on Rhye's "Count to Five", a low-key jam that isn't too summery but still offers some hope for the end of winter.
19 Mar 2018
Rhye's 'Blood' Offers Fleshy Pleasures and Not Much More
After Woman reintroduced smooth, raw sexuality to indie pop, Michael Milosh returns five years later with new collaborators and an aim to further explore the sonic territory of his previous work. The same pleasures are there, but they feel more hollow the second time around.
14 Feb 2018
With Rhye's New Album 'Blood', Mike Milosh Is Stepping Out of the Shadows
Rhye's Blood is slightly rougher around the edges than Woman; it's less polished and precise, with more air in the arrangements. But the music is still strikingly tender.
05 Feb 2018
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