Franz Ferdinand - Always Ascending

A: Franz Ferdinand
S: Always Ascending

After teasing fans with a snippet of new music last week, the indie veterans unveiled the lead single and announced that their new album Always Ascending is out February 9. Drawing on the band’s more synth-based electronic sounds, the track is a propulsive and experimental turn for Franz, and an ambitious departure from their more guitar-driven roots.


... the opening line leaves an uncertain ending.

Isaac Delusion - ISABELLA

A: Isaac Delusion
S: ISABELLA

With their sophomore album Rust and Gold, Isaac Delusion returned with a video for their standout track Isabella. The Parisian quintet channel an eerie atmosphere of dreamy, claustrophobic suburbia. The video features a cast of heroines adorned in blonde wigs and sporting doll-like features. There’s an unsettling feeling of reliability as we watch the actors perform their series of day-to-day activities. 

... every bottom has a top.

Sébastien Tellier - Lovely Blonde

A: Sébastien Tellier
S: Lovely Blonde

Sebastien Tellier and Mathieu Tonetti have a long story together. They befriended as teenagers and spent loads of time together watching films like Starship Troopers. One became a musician, the other a film maker. A Girl Is a Gun is a new series of 10 minutes episodes by Tonetti so it was very natural for Tellier to score it, as he knew what was needed for an erotic-feminist series starring Denise Richards, of… Starship Troopers fame!

... hey lovely blonde.

Papooz - Ann Wants to Dance

A: Papooz
S: Ann Wants to Dance

The boys from Parisian two-piece Papooz harmonise lazily over carefree guitar riffs in this track. Their breezy tropical take on Simon and Garfunkel-esque sound is sure to slide right into any sunny afternoon, or any afternoon reminiscent of such. French filmmaker, actress and musician Soko took care of the visuals. Enjoy.

... she scares them all.

Eels - Fresh Blood

A: Eels
S: Fresh Blood

"It's all so tragic," says E of the cult band Eels whose song Fresh Blood opens the HBO documentary about Robert Dunst, The Jinx. If you haven't seen it already, you know what to do this weekend. If you have seen it already, simply watch it again. That's how good it is.

... get out of my head.

JAY-Z Feat. Damian Marley - Bam

A: JAY-Z Feat. Damian Marley
S: Bam

Just like his over exclusive aesthetic releases, JAY-Z‘s Bam video from 4:44 has made its way to YouTube, allowing those without a TIDAL subscription to watch the clip. Featuring Damian Marley and Sister Nancy, the visual accounts for the first from JAY’s recently-released album that he himself is actually showcased in.

... those were just the words you'll never hear again.

Aminé - Spice Girl

A: Aminé
S: Spice Girl

Amine has released a playful yet bizarre music video for Spice Girl, which is as weird as it is hilarious, opening with the rapper sitting on a couch with what seems to be a naked, female Aminé in his lap. The ongoing weirdness shows him chilling with a giant soap dispenser, getting Good For You tatted across his chest, and rapping head-to-toe in yellow post it notes (a nod to the album cover’s aesthetic).

... zig-a-zig-ah - fuck up my whole world.

Baths - Out

A: Baths
S: Out

It’s Baths time. The second advance track from Will Wiesenfeld’s forthcoming album Romaplasm is pulsing, mildly psychedelic and out now (pun intended). “The title Out’has a dual meaning—either referring to someone going out, or being an out gay person,” Wiesenfeld said in a statement. “It touches on the intersection of both but mostly deals with how I feel in a club environment.”

... come fail at love (and celebrate your stupid fate).

Romano - Brenn die Bank ab

A: Romano
S: Brenn die Bank ab

10 years ago the world economy collapsed and in the aftermath, once again, the poorest suffered the most and the rich got even richer and more powerful. But somehow the victims decided they'd rather buy into a rightwing populist agenda instead of blaming the offenders. Here's to plan b: burning banks.

... keine Zähne, nix zu fressen.

Fever Ray - To The Moon And Back

A: Fever Ray
S: To The Moon And Back

Just in time for Halloween, Fever Ray aka Karin Dreijer of The Knife returns with a new song and video To The Moon And Back. An electro pop song packed with fizzing synths and lust-filled lyrics, the video, which features Dreijer as a bald-headed character, is streaming below.



... now things can start happening.

Moses Sumney - Lonely World

A: Moses Sumney
S: Lonely World

Moses Sumney’s widely anticipated debut album AROMANTICISM, where the multi-instrumentalist explores lovelessness as a sonic dreamscape as he told NPR, dropped last month. Alongside the full release of the album comes this stark NSFW music video, an atmospheric, swelling track where Sumney croons achingly about loneliness, his chilling falsetto giving listeners a taste of the ache.

... the void speaks to you.

St. Vincent - Los Ageless

A: St. Vincent
S: Los Ageless

In her latest video, directed by sometime Kanye collaborator Willo Perron, St. Vincent parodies the lives of Los Angeles socialites (yoga classes, plastic surgery, etc) in a gruesome, pastel fashion. Happy Friday.

... but I can keep running.

MGMT - Little Dark Age

A: MGMT
S: Little Dark Age

MGMT are back with their new song Little Dark Age and an accompanying video. The visual finds the band in various unusual scenarios. Watch the clip below. Little Dark Age is the title track from MGMT’s forthcoming fourth record, which is set to come out in early 2018, according to a press release. So stay tuned.

... the feelings start to rot.

Wolf Alice - Don´t Delete The Kisses

A: Wolf Alice
S: Don't Delete The Kisses

So far, and we're way into October now, this is probably my strongest contender for record of the year. Make sure you also check out Britain's most indie band of all indie bands record Visions of a Life, as well as their debut My Love Is Cool, because it really is.

... I work better on my own.

The Brothers Johnson - Stomp!

A: The Brothers Johnson
S: Stomp!

Get da funk out ma face and into your Tuesday. Here to help you get into the groove are The Brothers Johnson, an American funk, Motown and R&B band. They achieved their greatest success from the mid-1970s to early 1980s, with three singles topping the R&B charts, one of which was Stomp!.

... everybody take it to the top.

Jain - Makeba

A: Jain
S: Makeba

Jain has a distinctly 21st century origin story: born in France and raised in the United Arab Emirates and the Congo, the 23-year-old singer is a true product of multiculturalism; her music is influenced in equal parts by French techno and African rhythms. Enjoy.

... you are the real beauty of human rights.

Zugezogen Maskulin - Plattenbau O.S.T.

A: Zugezogen Maskulin
S: Plattenbau O.S.T.

Greetings from Berlin, the city where the entire soccer club took the knee before last night's match n order to protest Trump. Funny how German football players have and show more human decency than American politicians. Anyway, this is Berlin.

... verschwende deine Zeit.

First Aid Kit - It's a Shame

A: First Aid Kit
S: It's a Shame

With the americana-tinged music that comes from sister duo First Aid Kit, you’d never know that they were from Sweden. Klara and Johanna Söderberg’s warming vocals and delicate guitar strumming mesh to create a beautifully folky sound, and it resonates in their new single It’s A Shame. Welcome back.

... but what you cannot gain you lose.

The Psychedelic Furs - Love My Way

A: The Psychedelic Furs
S: Love My Way

Yes the new Call Me By Your Name dance scene trailer brought me here, and my constant 80s nostalgia made me stay. Written by the four members of the group and produced by Todd Rundgren, who also played marimba on the song which was released in 1982. TGIF13, by the way.

... there's emptiness behind their eyes.

Eminem - Trump

A: Eminem
S: Trump

AMEN.

... 'cause to him, you're zeros.

HAIM - Little Of Your Love

A: HAIM
S: Little Of Your Love

Get ready to funk. The three HAIM sisters lead an intricate line-dance in their exuberant new video for Little of Your Love, the second single from the pop-rock band's second LP, Something to Tell You. Catch the routine below.

... looking at you, looking right back.

WhoMadeWho - I Don't Know

A: WhoMadeWho
S: I Don't Know

The wait is over while war still isn't. But never mind. The official video for WhoMadeWho's latest single I Don't Know has arrived yesterday and the band is extremely happy to show it to you.

... I don't know what i'm waiting for.

inc. no world - Living

A: inc. no world
S: Living

While fitting comfortably into their discography of slinky slow jams, Living finds the Los Angeles R&B duo unsure of how to connect to the vital essence of the genre. Many might find this awkward, I think it makes for a perfectly subtle and exactly my kind of sound. Enjoy!

... you love never know.

J Balvin & Willy William Feat. Beyoncé - Mi Gente

A: J Balvin & Willy William Feat. Beyoncé
S: Mi Gente

While Beyoncé will perform for the first time since giving birth to her twins at an October 17 benefit concert for those affected by hurricanes Irma and Harvey, Queen B is currently featured on a new version of the song Mi Gente, with the entirety of her proceeds going to charities such as CEMA and UNICEF that are offering relief to hurricane and earthquake victims.

... I can be a beast or I can give you emotion.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Feat. Artists for Puerto Rico - Almost Like Praying

A: Lin-Manuel Miranda Feat. Artists for Puerto Rico
S: Almost Like Praying

Lin-Manuel Miranda releases Almost Like Praying, a star-studded new single for Puerto Rico relief. The urgent plea features Gloria Estefan, J Lo, Gina Rodriguez, Fat Joe, Rita Moreno, and many, many more.

... say it loud and there's music playing.

Charlotte Gainsbourg - Deadly Valentine

A: Charlotte Gainsbourg
S: Deadly Valentine

Charlotte Gainsbourg has shared a new song called Deadly Valentine, taken from her forthcoming album Rest. The track, produced by SebastiAn, comes with an amazing self-directed visual starring Dev Hynes aka Blood Orange. The song isn't bad either. Watch both below. 

... damn, can't even remember my own name.

Kele Okereke - Streets Been Talkin'

A: Kele Okereke
S: Streets Been Talkin'

Put some bulldog in your Thursday. Kele will release Fatherland this Friday October 6th and features some of the most personal and special music he has ever written. The album has performances from Olly Alexander of Years & Years and Corinne Bailey Rae.

... there are times we must say no.

Goldfrapp - Yes Sir (I Can Boogie)

A: Goldfrapp
S: Yes Sir (I Can Boogie)

Mister, your eyes are full of hesitation, sure makes me wonder, if you know what your looking for. Uumm, baby I wan't to keep my reputation, I'm a sensation, you try me once you'll beg for more. Oooohh! Yes sir, I can boogie.

... but I need a certain song.

Kasabian - Ill Ray (The King)

A: Kasabian
S: Ill Ray (The King)

Cersei Lannister might think she knows how to be a scheming despot, but the Game of Thrones ice-queen still has a thing or two to learn from Richard III. Lena Headey, who plays Cersei in HBO's hit fantasy series, revives the hunchbacked king for a romantic date in the music video for rock band Kasabian's new single Ill Ray.

... you know my name.

Rebecca & Fiona - Sayonara

A: Rebecca & Fiona
S: Sayonara

“Fuck the world. I don’t care anymore,” Rebecca & Fiona say in a nonplussed manner on their new single “Sayonara.” The schoolyard bop of a track that marks a break from the electronic duo’s usual—albeit unique—version of EDM. There’s no build and there’s no drop; just a consistent beat begging to break free.

... How low can you go, let me know.

Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel

A: Chaka Khan
S: Do You Love What You Feel

We're taking a trip back through the '70s with the legend and music superstar Chaka Khan, known for her disco hits and bouffant of hair. Take a look at the video below - with the visuals and music, you'll be dancing away in no time.

... somehow you seem to set me free.