Week of September 26, 2021
Listening selections for the week of September 26, 2021—featuring the latest from Blu, HALFBY, Ginger Root, WOOZE and more—best enjoyed with Lekko Coffee’s Uganada Rwenzori for fruity notes with a kiss of lime.
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Highlights include:
A dope Beatles-sampling cut from Blu’s new boom bap-tastic The Color Blu(e)
HALFBY and Ginger Root’s lo-fi update of city pop
Incredible swaying alternative, with a healthy dash of Bowie worship, from Manchester’s WOOZE
Molten guitar wizardry from savant shredder Mansur Brown
A twinkling indie pop snowflake from Cold Beat’s new WAR GARDEN
The unique combination of reggie and Smino for a chill hip hop vibe
An infectiously circular melody from Dijon
A timely, month-specific Big Star classic
Supremely satisfying power pop from supergroup Blunt Bangs
Alexis Taylor’s beautifully presented voice
Gen Z slacker bedroom pop produced by Kenny Beats that owes a debut to the Pixies
A remembrance of the remarkable and groundbreaking talents of Melvin Van Peebles
Groovy instrumental goo from E.VAX and Ratatat’s new collaborative LP
Expertly crafted New York City indie from JW Francis’ WANDERKID, due out October 1
Three cuts selected by JW Francis from a forthcoming “In Conversation” on the site that include Katie Von Schleicher, youbet and Laraaji
Soothing new house from British producer Ross from Friends
Pillowy new synth pop from ethereally voiced Kadhja Bonet
The Chayla Hope Choice Find of the Week: a restrained and powerful pop arrangement from JESSIA
Rewarding rock and roll simplicity from Bad Bad Hats’ latest album Walkman
Impressive growth from one of Columbus, Ohio’s most exciting bands
A continued train of highlights from the unparalleled work of Fela Kuti
Reverend Baron’s new breezy take on sixties soul