The band goes heavy on the synth and funk bass lines on “Like I Never Left,” a tantalizing and intoxicating listen that shows some hues of Tame Impala in the production. – L.H.įor Kid Bloom, groove never left – it simply evolved. The duo’s sinewy bass and the delicacy of Your Smith’s vocals contrast with each other nicely, resulting in a sturdy yet light song that bears repeating. – L.H.įlight Facilities and Your Smith, “Heavy”Īhead of the release of Australian production duo Flight Facilities’ second album this Friday, the pair released one last single, “Heavy,” featuring vocalist Your Smith. based DIY artist Hana Vu released new album Public Storage, a project of darkly quirky songs best exemplified by “Aubade.” And while the track title means a poem or piece of music most appropriate for dawn, the creeping production and haunting vocals seem better suited for a hazy dusk - perhaps a brilliant subversion of expectations. Veteran English rock band Foals has debuted a new song and sound with the funky, riff-driven “Wake Me Up.” On the lead single off an upcoming album out next year, Foals sought to craft a song that “felt good” - resulting in, as frontman Yannis Philippakis said in a statement, “the rhythm, grooves and guitars are interlocking architecturally.” – LYNDSEY HAVENS It may be better suited to summertime, but alternative radio should scoop up “Home Videos” ASAP.
“Home Videos” by indie-pop group Clubhouse begins in media res, with an accusation of an ignored playlist the effect is compelling, giving the song a sense of urgency that continues through the hook and horn flourishes. Toronto pop artist Grae’s new single “Outta This World” doesn’t overreach or outstay its welcome - instead, the gentle smokiness of the singer-songwriter’s voice bobs and weaves over an electric guitar, conveying exciting new romance with a tender hook and compact running time. “I am a product of colonialism,” says Belgian-Caribbean artist Charlotte Adigéry in a press release, “and I feel guilty for taking up space in a white country.” As Adigéry and musical partner Bolis Pupul offer arresting polyrhythms on the striking new single “Blenda,” they also prod at the ideas of identity and nationalism in the 21st century: “Siri, can you tell me where I belong?” – J.L.
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