A Guide to the Music of John Lurie
The actor, visual artist, and star of Painting With John has lived many creative lives. Here, we highlight his underrated work as a saxophonist and composer.
The Ones: Moh Baretta’s “Heard Em Say: Night Advice” [ft. Polo Perks]
The must-hear rap song of the day
The Ones: Lil Gray’s “Pest Control (Rat)”
The must-hear rap song of the day
The 7 Best Music Videos of February 2021
Tkay Maidza cosplays as her favorite pop culture Kims, Cardi B uses nude men as furniture, and more.
The Ones: Remble’s “Gordon Ramsay Freestyle”
The must-hear rap song of the day
The 8 Best DJ Mixes of February 2021
Released in a shuttered landscape, this month’s mixes find inspiration in limitation.
The Ones: Kam-Bu’s “Black on Black”
The must-hear rap song of the day
Revisiting Poetic Justice, a Coming-of-Age Moment for Janet Jackson
The follow-up to Boyz n the Hood shows a different side of the pop superstar, who does the film’s heavy emotional lifting.
Buy Music Club Gives Playlist Lovers a Community-Driven Alternative
The online tool pushes back against algorithmic recommendations and reinforces the idea that music is worth paying for.
Decolonizing Electronic Music Starts With Its Software
With the release of two free programs that encourage experimentation with global tuning systems, the musician and researcher Khyam Allami is challenging the Western biases of music production software.
The Ones: Big Yaya’s “1238”
The must-hear rap song of the day
How Latin American Electronic Artists Are Using Field Recordings to Reconnect With Nature
In the face of a severe climate crisis, musicians from Argentina to Mexico are increasingly weaving the sounds of birds, streams, and forests into their work.