alt-J - Deadcrush

A: alt-J
S: Deadcrush

Alt-J has released another haunting, beautiful, music video, this time for their single Deadcrush off their recently released studio album Relaxer. When writing the song, the trio started with imagining what historical figure they would go on a date with. Frontman Joe Newman chose Lee Miller and drummer Thom Sonny Green selected Sylvia Plath, while keyboardist Gus Unger-Hamilton strangely decided upon Anne Boleyn.

... beauty lingers out of reach.

Lana Del Rey Feat. A$AP Rocky & Playboi Carti - Summer Bummer

A: Lana Del Rey Feat. A$AP Rocky & Playboi Carti
S: Summer Bummer

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... be my undercover lover.

JAY-Z - The Story of O.J.

A: JAY-Z
S: The Story of O.J.

The music video for The Story of O.J. was uploaded to Jay Z's YouTube account - becoming the first piece of 4:44 to become available to the general public. A commentary on the history of racism in America, the vintage animated visuals reference racist cartoons from studios like Warner Bros and Disney, as they flesh out Jay's politically-charged message.

... fuck livin' rich and dyin' broke.

Tyler, The Creator - Who Dat Boy

A:  Tyler, The Creator
S: Who Dat Boy

Last week, Tyler, the Creator announced his long-awaited new album Scum Fuck Flower Boy, which has reportedly leaked online. The most interesting take-away from the leak is the album’s lyrics, which can be interpreted as Tyler coming out. As well as pointing out the album’s name itself perhaps being indicative of this, Twitter users highlights bars such as, I been kissing white boys since 2004 on I Ain’t Got Time.


... dollar sign was my favorite number at the time.

TLC Feat. Snoop Dogg - Way Back

A: TLC Feat. Snoop Dogg
S: Way Back

Last month, ’90s R&B greats TLC returned with their new self-titled and crowdfunded album, which they say will be their back and the summer record you didn't know you want. TLC also made a video for the warm, easy first single Way Back. The clip, the group’s first in 14 years, takes place at an outdoor barbecue full of dancers, and it features guest rapper Snoop Dogg appearing in a literal cloud of smoke.

... but you still my bitch.

The Donnies The Amys - Empty Threads

A: The Donnies The Amys
S: Empty Threads



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Bob James - Westchester Lady

A: Bob James
S: Westchester Lady

Apparently summer is also a time for mosquito bites - I'm learning today. Anyway, fresh of Bob James' album Three, which was actually his fifth, comes this swooning track ready to improve your Sunday coffee morning to the max. Enjoy.

... but easily you might just go away.