Die! Die! Die! - Crystal
New single from Auckland based noise poppers Die! Die! Die!. A more evenly paced, introspective tune compared to their previous output. “Crystal” is melodic, more reserved yet still familiar. An interesting shift in direction from the group.
SZA (Ft. Chance The Rapper) - Child's Play
Smooth new single from vocalist SZA. Sensual, neo-soul with Nintendo and Street Fighter references. Chance The Rapper joins in with a few verses and harmonises nicely as the song reaches its climax.
Death and the Maiden - Flowers for the Blind
New single from Dunedin based trio. Mesmerising vocals wrapped around a nocturnal, shadowy soundscape. Subtly sinister, and beautifully constructed.
Swans - A Little God in My Hands
Swans return, and with a groove. Following last year’s The Seer, “A Little God In My Hands” is a little more light hearted. But of course, it’s still Swans. The rhythm section is funky, the vocals are still pretty frightening, the chorus is killer.
Pop Strangers - Country Kills
New track from upcoming album Fortuna from now-London based art-poppers. “Country Kills” features an interesting, off kilter verse, leading into a sweeping chorus. This is topped off with some beautifully written guitar playing in between.
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