Grace Davies’ “toothbrush” Is a Synthpop Sad Banger
On her latest single, “toothbrush”, British indie pop artist Grace Davies puts post-break-up melancholy onto the dancefloor and turns it into euphoria.
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Essy’s “So Far” Is Constellated with Starry Pining
Nashville-based indie-pop singer Essy turns midnight drives in the city into a stage to mourn lost love on her latest single, “So Far”.
Pabllo Vittar Shines Light on Brega Music with ‘Batidão Tropical’
Pabllo Vittar’s Batidão Tropical comes at a moment when Brazilian Northeast culture is on the rise but she’s taking Brega music to the next level.
San Holo Blends Bass Music and Emo on ‘bb u ok?’
On his second full-length album, bb u ok?, Dutch producer San Holo finds the natural affinity between emo and EDM.
Islands Have Never Sounded Bigger, Bolder, or More Confident Than on ‘Islomania’
After a five-year hiatus, Nick Thorburn reactivates his indie-pop outfit Islands with the highly listenable, ’80s-referencing Islomania.
PM Picks the Best New Songs: Butterfly Ali, Elina, W.H. Lung
The PM Picks playlist features the best new songs. Today, we feature Butterfly Ali, Elina, W.H. Lung, Reliant Tom, and Luna Morgenstern.
PM Picks the Best New Songs: Dylan Cartlidge, Lenka, Tilda Allie + More
The PM Picks playlist features the best new songs. Today, we feature Dylan Cartlidge, Lenka, Tilda Allie, Beharie, and Ana De Llor.
Duran Duran’s ‘Rio’ Gets New Appreciation from Critic Annie Zaleski
In this recent installment of Bloomsbury’s 33 ⅓ series, critic Annie Zaleski brilliantly dissects one of the most iconic albums of the ‘80s: Duran Duran’s ‘Rio’.
CHAI Embrace Full-body Synthpop Bliss on ‘Wink’
Japan’s CHAI tend toward high energy and irrepressible positivity, all with a satisfying rock edge. Wink opens not with a bang but with full-body synthpop bliss.
15 Years Ago Pet Shop Boys Responded to the Bush Era with ‘Fundamental’
Pet Shop Boys’ Fundamental was the rare protest record that challenged politics with tunes set for the dance floor.
Meanwhile and Far Away: The Moody Blues’ ‘Long Distance Voyager’ at 40
The Moody Blues’ Long Distance Voyager revitalized their career, created a new generation of fans, and become an integral part of an early ’80s moment in pop-friendly prog rock.