London-based deep house duo Maribou State feature the stunning vocals of good friend UK artist Pedestrian in the lovely expanse of their new amazing track “The Clown” which is a smashing prelude to their upcoming album Portraits, out June 1st. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Maribou State 
(Soundcloud)
Oakland’s Waterstrider will join other Bay Area bands on a new compilation from OIM Records with a new song called “Frayed”. “Frayed” with its easy harmonies, warm sonics, and inventive rhythmic elements is another track from Waterstrider that we adore. Look for Waterstrider on tour in June at the following locations below.
5/28 Oakland – Leo’s
6/6 Los Angeles – The Bootleg HiFi
6/7 Phoenix – Valley Bar
6/9 Austin – Red 7
6/10 Dallas – Club Dada
6/12 Atlanta – 529
6/13 Chapel Hill – Local 506
6/14 Washington, D.C. – DC9
6/16 Philadelphia – Kung Fu Necktie
6/18 New York City – Mercury Lounge
6/19 Boston – Red Room @ Cafe 939
6/20 Brooklyn – Palisades
6/22 Cleveland – Beachland Tavern
6/23 Chicago – Schubas Tavern
6/24 St. Paul – Turf Club
6/26 Denver – Larimer Lounge
6/27 Salt Lake City – Kilby Court
7/10 San Francisco – Great American Music Hall
Waterstrider 
(Soundcloud)
L.A.-based songwriter Miya Folick releases honest rhythm-driven second track “I Got Drunk”. The song’s percussive base (with the drum track, repeated vocal loops, and chugging guitars) is the visceral terra firma for “I Got Drunk”s open, genuine lyrical content; “How am I supposed to hold in words need saying, etc”.
Miya Folick (Soundcloud)
Listen to relative unknown UK artist Inad and her inventively constructed track for “Blue Nue”. Featuring Inad’s ethereal, if oddly cheery vocal, and super cool stylistically diverse production (that guitar bit that comes in at 1:25 is next level), “Blue Nue”‘s imagination is indicative of an artist with outstanding potential.
Inad (Facebook)
The Bristol-based indie superproducer Julio Bashmore rolls out funky new track “Holding On” from forthcoming debut solo LP Knockin’ Boots with an assist from Chicago singer Sam Drew.
Julio Bashmore (Soundcloud)
Chicago native and spectacular vocal talent Eryn Allen Kane releases today her first original track online (she’s featured on/collaborated with Chance The Rapper, Saba, and others) “Have Mercy”. The minimalist track focuses Kane’s starmaking vocal to the forefront as the song’s cascading bits of vocal harmony and affecting runs highlight her talent also an arranger.
Eryn Allen Kane 
(Soundcloud)
Rudimental’s debut LP Home “Waiting All Night” “Feel The Love”, etc turned the UK bass act into global stars. The band returns today with the Annie Mac-premiered rhythm pop number “Never Let You Go” which is available for your streaming pleasure below.
Rudimental (Official)
The late night R&B star collaboration between American singer Alina Baraz and Danish producer Galimatias results in another electric track on the soothing, interstellar sound of new one “Can I”.
Alina Baraz 
(Soundcloud)
Experience the cool and collected strut of awesome new bass-heavy sleeper hit “Redbird” from German beatmaker-producer Rascal. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Rascal 
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“Say You Will” is the second single from Oakland band Trails and Ways’ debut Pathology LP for Barsuk Records. Constructed on a rhythmic base of varying instrumental strata and layered syncopations, “Say You Will” finds T&W exploring a bit more beefed up side to their sound which we dig.
TRAILS AND WAYS (Official)
Helsinki male-female duo Femme En Fourrure excel with “Blossom” a perfectly brooding piece of dark pop which is off their new “Smell” EP, out May 8th on Cocoa Music. Reviewed by Erin Shay.
Femme En Fourrue 
(Soundcloud)
The sweeping “Come Over” is the latest from UK songwriter Alex Burey. The spacious heart-wringing track, somewhere between the mood of Pink Floyd’s “Us and Them” and the more delicate moments of Scott Walker’s discography, is the lead song from Burey’s upcoming EP, “Family Stone”, out June 13th.
Alex Burey (Soundcloud)
