• New Music Friday 002: Lorde, NASAYA & MARO, CHEL, and James Blake

    See all future NMF posts: HERE Week 2 of our New Music Friday series! Every Friday, we’ll share ten new releases you should know. Read New Music Friday 002: Lorde – Solar Power Lorde is back with her highly-anticipated third studio album, Solar Power. Earlier this week, she unveiled “Mood Ring,” one of the album’s…

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  • James Blake Shares “You’re Too Precious”: Listen

    “You’re Too Precious” is out via Polydor/Republic After weeks of serenading the world on his lockdown live streams, James Blake returns with “You’re Too Precious.” Like his many broadcasts, the track is an intimate endeavor and a grand display of Blake’s airy vocals. Co-written and co-produced alongside Mount Kimbie’s Dominic Maker, the track finds the…

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  • Re:SET DMV 2023 @ Merriweather Post Pavilion: Review

    It’s been a while since a traveling ‘festival’ made waves. Warped Tour was a cultural monolith that is still remembered fondly today. AEG might be angling to fill that void with Re:SET, a nationwide touring concert series. Here’s how it works: throughout each weekend in June, AEG chose three geographically close metro areas to host…

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  • Danny Kuttner shares a vibrant new single, “Limelight”

    “Limelight” is out via Kartel Music Group Tel Aviv-based artist Danny Kuttner has unveiled her new single, “Limelight,” a vibrant bassline-driven track with a sunny disposition. Smooth, soulful, and upbeat, the song leans on ECM contemporary jazz and 90s neo-soul while blending laidback organic tones and left-field electronic production, creating a song perfect for a…

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  • VÉRITÉ’s ‘new limbs’ EP & creating “community in isolation”

    new limbs (vol. 1) is available now on all platforms What now?, a weighty question we’ve all faced this year, is one that has guided VÉRITÉ through an industry plagued with pandemic restrictions. It also led to new limbs (vol. 1) – her latest 4-track EP. In March, as the world hit a standstill due to COVID-19, the alt-pop singer…

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  • See the Winners of the 2020 MTV VMAs

    See more coverage of the 2020 MTV VMAs Despite the ongoing pandemic, last night marked the highly-anticipated return of the MTV VMAs. Given the unprecedented nature of this year, the event was held virtually, with artist performances covering every corner of the city, and award acceptances arriving from around the globe. Even with a year…

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  • River Sultan Shares Debut Single, “Purple Shelter”

    “Purple Shelter” is available now: Stream New artist River Sultan has unveiled his debut single, “Purple Shelter.” River’s voice is charming and airy as he guides the downtempo track with dexterity. Over lo-fi and dreamy synths, the song reveals an alluring transnational soundscape. Lyrically, the LA-based singer shares abstract lyricism about belonging, consumerism, and seeking…

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  • Lollapalooza Unveils Lineups for Chile, Argentina, and Brazil

    Lollapalooza South America returns March/April 2020 Guns N’ Roses, Travis Scott, The Strokes, Lana Del Rey, Martin Garrix and Gwen Stefani are going to have you feeling hella good very soon when they headline Lollapalooza Chile, Argentina, and Brazil in 2020. Confirmed today, the highest in the room will be supported with performances by Armin…

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  • REVIEW: Daniel Caesar @ Echostage – 9/24/19 [PHOTOS]

    Case Study 01 is out on Golden Child Recordings DMV fans of Daniel Caesar will agree September 24th was a night we waited for all summer. The Canadian R&B artist responsible for this year’s Case Study 01 took the stage with his guitar, full band and back-up singers for an incredible show at Echostage in…

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  • Saro Embraces Vulnerability on “Snowblind”: Listen

    “Snowblind” is out now on Mateo Sound Queer LA-based electronic artist Saro is back today with his latest single, “Snowblind.” Brooding in dark electro-R&B vibes, the new song couples Saro’s stunning falsetto with a gorgeous, bass-heavy melody. The track is Saro’s fourth single of the year following “Die Alone,” “Somebody Like You,” and “Nothing Remains.” Saro’s…

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