By Spencer. The music media is already caught up in the game of trying to crown the “song of the summer.” But summer music doesn’t all have to be fluff. And ambitious music can still be plenty of fun. You’ll hear that theme across a lot of our early summer music picks, which feature hip-hop and R&B from the likes of Chance The Rapper and Gallant; synthpop courtesy of Ladyhawke and Niki & The Dove; uptempo rock from Car Seat Headrest and The Kills; the mellower sounds of Case/Lang/Viers, Sarah Jarosz, and Gregory Alan Isakov; and whatever the hell box the music of Blood Orange belongs in. Continue reading
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The Futurist: Artists To Watch In 2016
By Mark. Here in California, 2016 began with rain. That may sound like a bad start to the year, but in a drought-stricken state it’s a hopeful sign. And 2016 brings with it new music and a chance to see LCD Soundsystem! It also means that a new set of artists will emerge and hopefully diversify the EDM-dominated musical landscape. Here are a few artists on S&N’s 2016 radar: Continue reading