Beach House seems to have known from the beginning what they wanted their music to sound like.
If “All the Rowboats” isn’t the first song to anthropomorphize the contents of a museum, then it’s at least one of the best.
Andi Toma and Jan St. Werner continue to reexamine and expand on low-key IDM with every new release.
Nicki Minaj isn’t taking any chances with the official lead single from her forthcoming sophomore album.
The bait and switch of the year so far can be found in the first 30 seconds of Zebra Katz’s irresistibly spare song.
Contrary to what James Mercer sings during its first verse, “Simple Song” isn’t really all that simple.
It would be easy to dismiss the understated “Brothers,” the first single from Tanlines’ upcoming debut, Mixed Emotions.
Claire Boucher’s work as Grimes has always played like an exercise in arty distraction.
On New Year’s Day, Destroyer delivered what was either a belated Christmas present or a really early one.
“4 Tears” is a bravely simple track that feels like a little step forward for Ocean.
Born to Lose” is only differentiated from the duo’s established sound by its far slicker production.
“Born to Die” is intended to be a maddening, contradictory, and gorgeous riddle.
It seems strangely appropriate that Cameron Crowe’s upcoming We Bought a Zoo is scored by Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi
Prince is once again an obvious touchstone on Lindstrøm’s latest.
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“Doughnut for a Snowman” recalls gentler, laidback numbers like “Peep-Hole” and “King and Caroline.”
Charli XCX’s new single could be subtitled “Love in the Time of Radiation.”
Phantogram continues to evolve their sound, this time in a more straightforward pop direction.
“Not Growing Up” manages to be both friendly and explosive.
“Thankless Thing” could easily have fit alongside the magnificently theatrical Smother’s tender asphyxiations.
Even if “Exit the Mine” hadn’t been cut on an iPad, it would still be noteworthy for its delicate, piano-driven structure and attention to detail.