Song You Need to Know: Deb Never, ‘Someone Else’
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L.A.-based singer-songwriter balances schmaltz and sincerity, elements of pop-punk and U.K. jungle on latest track
Song You Need to Know: Navy Blue Featuring Yasiin Bey, ‘Breathe’
Posted in: Music FeaturesNavy Blue’s latest record provides tools for personal and spiritual liberation
Song You Need to Know: Graeme James, ‘The Voyage of the James Caird’
Posted in: Music FeaturesNew Zealand troubadour revives the lost art of the shipwreck song
Song You Need to Know: Olivia Rodrigo, ‘Drivers License’
Posted in: Music Features17-year-old Disney star’s debut song is an emotionally potent early contender for song of the year
Song You Need to Know: Sheppard, “Learning to Fly”
Aussie pop music royalty Sheppard have released their 12th single in 12 months.
Guided By Voices’ ‘Electronic Windows to Nowhere’ Is Your Respite From the Eternal Doomscroll
Posted in: Music FeaturesThis power-pop song sounds like Eighties computer software made sentient
Song You Need to Know: Kacy and Clayton, Marlon Williams, ‘Your Mind’s Walking Out’
Posted in: Music FeaturesCanadian folk duo’s collab with the New Zealand performer Williams reminds us how much joy can be found in being sad
PJ Harvey’s Rough, Guitar-Centric ‘Angelene’ Demo Shows Another Side of Her ‘Desire’
Posted in: Music FeaturesWithout the hypnotic organ or piano parts, the singer’s tale of a woman trapped between a life that ain’t kind and a book of Salinger stories sounds more potent
Song You Need to Know: Bad Boy Chiller Crew, ‘Needed You’
Posted in: Music FeaturesLatest offering from the Bradford, England rap trio captures their homegrown essence and big pop ambition
Song You Need to Know: Dry Cleaning, ‘Scratchcard Lanyard’
Posted in: Music FeaturesLondon post-punk band releases surreal single from its upcoming 4AD debut
