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...
Now here’s a breath of fresh air. Despite its lyrics - soaked in insecurity and vulnerability - 2NE1’s “Ugly” is one of those feel-good self-affirming teen anthems. Proving once again that they’re not your average girl group, 2NE1 redefines beauty (with...
Pirates pillage ships at sea. What do soul rasta pirates do? Play six different instruments, drop reggae mixed with hip hop and soul, and thrive at it. Both on and off the mic, Sicily-born Alborosie has made a name for himself as a reggae artist and...
The Stepkids are bringing in a new generation of get down. The American psychedelic funk trio blesses us with melodies worthy of Mayfield in "Wonderfox" from their upcoming self-titled debut.
