At a time when just about every new band dabbles in electro-this or synth-that, Taxi Violence is a blast of pure classic rock from Cape Town, South Africa. Muscular guitars, plaintive-yet-growling vocals, drumstick-splintering backbeat -- what you hear...
Congo singer Fredy Massamba dropped this reggae-inspired R&B track for his LP Album Ethnophony. Singing in the Congo language Kikongo, Fredy's honey-voice soars over beautiful acoustics -- and some glass bottles (frankly, it's amazing what sound he can...
She's half-Nigerian, half-German and a hard-hitting dynamo. Nneka was born and raised in Warri, Nigeria, and in this title track from her forthcoming EP, her lilting, slightly raspy voice elastically stretches from rapping to singing as she asks for her...
Tune in to the latest transmission from World Hood's global bass mothership. On "Superficial" Estella Sanchez and guest emcee 3rd Degree say "don't be fooled by Babylon." They're talking about the pitfalls of materialism, and we think their groove is...
Dear Bensh, how come you're just sitting there, looking like angelic choirboys at church, and still manage to make us think dirty thoughts? The Austrian trio of Bensh (on the right), Sion Trefor (left), and Sevo (invisible) manage to twist a seemingly...
Chart topping electronic single “Sky and Sand” by Paul and Fritz Kalkbrenner was recorded as the theme for the movie Berlin Calling. The video features scenes from the movie, which stars German DJ Paul Kalkbrenner as a DJ. Way...
It’s the Little House on the Prairie meets the Australian Outback. And since we’re talking about the fiery Jezabels, their video for “Endless Summer” spins a kickass feminist tale to boot. The Sydney band’s epic rock hooks soundtracks a fairy tale...
Mexico’s Carla Morrison gives the angels a run for their money with “Compartir” (or “to share”), a soft, lilting canción that had us glued to our seats for the entire 4:24. Simplicity is something to covet these days, and the bluesy pop singer does it...
Need a new post-breakup song to belt in the mirror? Rhian Benson’s “Be” is ours. The empowering tune from the Ghanian soul songstress fuses electro, funk, and pretty all in one serving. Thanks, Rhian!
Remember those dated and clunky light projectors from elementary school? Leave it to Housse de Racket, an ever-so-hip Parisian electro duo, to bring ‘em back. “Roman” is a bright, poppy track with high electro keyboard and low vocals – all very chic and...
Liverpool’s Ladytron proves that synthpop can be done with a little elegance. The quartet gives us Gatsby in “White Elephant,” indulging our ears and our eyes with vintage vibes. We’re watching this vid with our pinkies extended, by the way.
Neo soul newbie Meklit Hadero gives us a serving of soul in “Leaving Soon” from her debut album On a Day Like This. How could anyone depart? A perfect balance of jazzy riffs, pounding Conga drums, and Meklit’s prized acoustic guitar is pretty generous...
Watch as Warpaint illustrates their single of the same name. The Los Angeles art rock quartet brings the beat – and our attention -- to a grand crescendo in this aesthetically-pleasing cut from their debut LP, The Fool. Can you hold your breath as long...
