Asian Dan

The second single off of Cadence Weapon’s upcoming album “Eye to Eye” paints the truth of the corrupt police and the deeply rooted racism that effects every black man on a daily level. “Parallel World” is out April 30, 2021.

Doss is back with even more fun. Pure fun.

CFCF is proving to be my favorite artist of 2021 with all these new tracks he has been releasing. “memoryland” maybe contender for album of the year and I have only heard 3 songs from it. “Heaven” features Sarah Bonito of Kero Kero Bonito which really leans into the y2k pre-millennium malaise with its guitar work and introspective emo vocals – I am all for it.

A beautiful and unlikely collaboration that is a fantastic soundtrack to the never ending chaotic times, allow “Promises” to soothe our uneasy minds and souls.

This does truly feel like “God (Christ Remix)” and you are soaring through the clouds towards the heavens.

Daniel Aged is readying his second solo album “You Are Protected By Silent Love”. “Home_Lost” is a slinky and hazy microfunk tune that showcases his R&B/Gospel roots alongside a modern electronic production.

Para One first song in 7 years is finally here. “Shin Sekai” is an intersection of all his loves and passions – music, film, anime and Japanese culture. I was lucky enough to spend time with Para One in Tokyo when he was there finishing recording the live taiko drums that are featured on this track. “Shin Sekai” is his ode to Japan and how it left an imprint on him. “Machines of Loving Grace” is an expansive and eclectic album that showcases his full sonic spectrum.

The always angular, jarring and chaotic black midi unveils two new tracks from their upcoming album “Cavalcode”. “John L” is everything you expect from the band with its tight syncopation and unison performance that stops on a dime. The accompanying music video is “a jet black comedy about what happens to cult leaders when their followers turn on them.” It is directed by the choreographer Nina McNeely who worked on Gaspar Noe’s “Climax”. “Despair” is an unexpected ballad that showcases a sweeter and harmonic side of the band – King Krule would approve. And of course the artwork is done by the one and only David Rudnick.

An extremely slinky and gorgeous new track from Andy Stott has emerged. Everything glides and floats over an airy drum machine. The lazy and naive sounding bass guitar fits in perfectly supporting the very shoegaze synths and ethereal female vocals. This is exactly what I need to hear from music this very moment.