Marvel at the highs (hello Radiohead) and lows (oh hey Skillrex) of this year’s Bonnaroo line-up.
A sweet, swoony “Valentine” surprise from Charli XCX.
A touching, tender new anti-bullying charity single from EMA.
A little embarrassed to admit I’m kind of into this new Nicki Minaj song in a guilty pleasure way. Give it a listen if only to disagree violently with me.
10 Alternative Cinematic Valentine Recommendations.
Because Kate Bush’s catalog is not celebrated nearly enough. Especially not on this blog.
If I had to designate an award for most pleasant surprise of the year right now, I think it might have to go to Past Life Martyred Saints, the scorching debut album from EMA, or Erika M. Anderson of the now defunct Gowns (see what she did with the name there?). Nine commanding and cathartic confessionals that will make you ache like she aches in all of the best ways.
The album comes out next week on Souterrain Transmissions. Until then, here’s a taste. Never one to pass up a Knife reference, I get a very Honey is Cool vibe from this cut, though I also hear equal elements of Kim Gordon, PJ Harvey and Sleigh Bells elsewhere on the album. Highly recommended either way.
EMA - Milkman
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