Rufus Wainwright - Sword of Damocles

A: Rufus Wainwright
S: Sword of Damocles

For vocalist and composer Rufus Wainwright, ancient history is speaking to us right now. The artist’s latest song and video, Sword of Damocles, draws on a millennia-old parable that teaches about the perils that come with great power. Enjoy below.

... we have been given the same fortune cookies.

Annie Lennox - A Whiter Shade of Pale

A: Annie Lennox
S: A Whiter Shade of Pale

If you didn't know that this is a cover version, and the original was released in 1967 by Procol Harum, please never claim again you're into music. The same goes for me. My friend Wikipedia told me this is one of the most sold singles ever, because back in those days we still bought songs.

... the room was humming harder as the ceiling flew away.

Parcels - Lightenup

A: Parcels
S: Lightenup

Back when this song was new, the band said it is influenced by disco and funk and classic grooving music. And it was an important song for them because the lyrics come from the voice of the band. Usually the lyrics are personal. But these ones are really coming from the band. That’s the most representative of us.

... every side is on us.

Nicki Minaj Feat. Lil Wayne - Good Form

A: Nicki Minaj Feat. Lil Wayne
S: Good Form

After teasing the remix on Instagram, Nicki Minaj has teamed up with Lil Wayne to finally unveil the remix of her Queen track Good Form. Yaaas. In addition to a new verse from Wayne, the Mike WiLL Made-It-produced track got a new music video with Minaj surrounded by a crew of dancers in a variety of provocative settings and outfits.

... so me and you ain’t ever in the same room.

Sofie Winterson - Time

A: Sofie Winterson
S: Time

Dutch musician and singer song-writer Sofie Winterson has released her sophomore album Sophia Electric. The new single taken from the album is Time. Of the track, Sofie says: "'Time' is about holding on to something that’s already done. But it’s also about my fascination about love these days and how everybody seems to need more time. People say they need time pretty easily but a lot of people don’t seem to know what they need that time for."

... I know you're not mine.

ISLAND - Try

A: Island
S: Try

If you’re not already acquainted with ISLAND, it’s time to dive in. The Oxford-formed, London-based four piece have been making waves – the water descriptions will become obvious later, dw – since they first came on to the scene in 2015 with their debut EP, Girl. Praised for their melodic indie-pop stylings, the boys have since released their stunning debut Feels Like Air.

... we played lovers in the fallin' rain.

Billie Eilish - when the party's over

A: Billie Eilish
S: when the party's over

Billie Eilish mourns a broken heart on When The Party’s Over. The lyrics of are a sharply insightful musing on the end of a relationship, not unlike Eilish’s other songs, which also demonstrate a maturity well beyond her 16 years of age. Here, Eilish sings over angelic hums and a quiet piano, with her haunting and soulful voice swelling up from a whisper. 

... don't you know I'm no good for you.