Stack №73: Jan 13, 2016

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Jan 13, 2016

Kehlani x WSTRN - In2

Posted by 7 sites • On SoundCloud

Jump Into Limbo Follow “In2 // WSTRN (x Kehlani) Do you remember asking me what I’m into? I replied “music…” on Jan 20th, 2016 →

WSTRN is an up-and-coming R&B trio out of West London (the clue is in the name) that had a UK hit late last year with this track. But now it gets a refresh courtesy of another rising talent, West Coast singer Kehlani, who adds her signature vocal.

Anna Meredith - Taken

Posted by 13 sites • On Bandcamp • Also on: Spotify • Apple Music

Loud and Quiet Follow “At the end of February 2020, I met James Acaster in what used to be BBC…” on Sep 7th, 2020 →

After a pair of EPs (and vast work as a composer) Scotland's Anna Meredith preps a debut LP for Moshi Moshi Records. Her synth-heavy pallette—which Stereogum calls "genre-averse"—gains a soaring guitar line on this triumphant lead single.

Anderson .Paak - Come Down (Prod. by Hi-Tek)

Posted by 19 sites • On SoundCloud • Also on: Apple Music

surviving the golden age Follow “#40 Heron Oblivion “Oriar” #39 D.R.A.M. featuring Lil Yachty “Broccoli” There will never be a shortage…” on Dec 27th, 2016 →

Just a few Stacks back, we noted the buzz surrounding hip-hop multi-talent Anderson .Paak. His new album arrives this Friday, and another cut—"a funked up, percussive explosion," per Okayplayer—is here early, and among the week's most-blogged.

Quilt - Eliot St.

Posted by 5 sites • On Bandcamp • Also on: Spotify • Apple Music

vorkopplung Follow “Erinnert sich noch jemand an The Shins? Quilt tun das offensichtlich, denn ihr Song Eliot St…” on Mar 6th, 2016 →

The third full-length from this Boston-raised psych-rock outfit arrives next month via Mexican Summer. It finds the four-piece sounding "more technically sophisticated than ever," says The FADER, as evidenced on recent singles "Eliot St." and "Roller".

Fort Romeau - Secrets & Lies

Posted by 21 sites • On SoundCloud • Also on: Spotify • Apple Music

The New LoFi Follow “If you haven’t heard of a Berlin-based producer called Michael Greene (aka Fort Romeau) then now…” on Jul 17th, 2019 →

London producer (and "Slow Listening" advocate) Mark Greene follows up superb 2015 LP Insides (premiered here on Hype Machine) with a series of 12" releases, the latest of which features this 10-minute deep house meditation, replete with Dirty Dancing sample.

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Guy Blakeslee - Halcyon Movement 2

Posted by 3 sites • On SoundCloud • Also on: Spotify • Apple Music

Sonofmarketing Follow “Guy Blakeslee is a Los Angeles guitarist, singer & songwriter. The Middle Sister is the new…” on Jan 17th, 2016 →

The Middle Sister, the new LP from Entrance Band frontman Guy Blakeslee, out on LA-based experimental hub Leaving Records.

GOOD READ

There were countless good reads published this week on David Bowie’s legacy as a musician, performer, and cultural icon. We collected a few favorites here.

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