Kacey Musgraves, “Space Cowboy”

Posted on March 1, 2018 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Kacey Musgraves “Space Cowboy” Golden Hour (out 03.30 on UMG) Very few country artists can crush my heart like the 29 year-old Texan. Whether it’s the swooning, wedding-worthy, “Late To The Party” (one of my Top 5 Songs of 2015) or the heartfelt, sad-sack tale about small-town life “Merry Go ‘Round,” Musgraves has that rare ability to capture the beauty or pain of a moment and distill it into four empathic, gorgeous minutes. Now we can add “Space Cowboy” — the … →

Bad Gyal, “Internationally”

Posted on February 28, 2018 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Bad Gyal “Internationally” Worldwide Angel (out now on Puro) Though I haven’t yet written about it, the Catalan reggaeton alchemist’s new record has been in heavy rotation in 2018. A lean, 8-song collection, “Worldwide Angel” sees Alba “Bad Gyal” Farelo working on a grander scale than she ever has before. Of course, I’m not saying it’s better than her breakthrough “Slow Wine” tape, only time will tell. But she’s unarguably shooting for the fences more than ever before. The disc’s towering … →

Images & Words: oklou, “Friendless”

Posted on February 23, 2018 by TP1.COM in Featured, Images & Words | Comments Off

oklou “Friendless” The Rite of May (out 03.16 on NUXXE) It’s impossible not to get swallowed up by the rising French vocalist’s spellbinding breakthrough single. “Friendless” is a an aqueous, sensuous track that undulates like the calm sea depicted in the video clip. Though the production is spot-on, Marylou “oklou” Mayniel’s vocals are the real star of the show, aching for the love of someone who is far away. One to watch in 2018.

Frank Ocean, “Moon River”

Posted on February 17, 2018 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Frank Ocean “Moon River” Digital Single Every time Frank Ocean puts out a new song, it feels like an event, no matter what it is. Case in point: this loose, simple cover of a song from the original Breakfast at Tiffany’s Soundtrack basically shut down the Internet when it dropped on Valentine’s Day. Reminiscent of his cover of the Isley Brothers-penned Aaliyah classic “At Your Best (You Are Love),” it’s a pretty faithful rendition that mostly works because of that … →

Images & Words: S. Carey, “More I See”

Posted on February 15, 2018 by TP1.COM in Images & Words | Comments Off

S. Carey “More I See” Hundred Acres (out 2.23 on Jagjaguwar) Maybe it’s because of the weather, but it just feels so go to cuddle up with these new Sean Carey tracks. Though it’s just as lambswool soft as previous singles “Fool’s Gold” and “Still, Still, Still,” “More I See” has the kind of glorious hook that his tracks don’t tend to, which feels tailor-made to soundtrack a pivotal moment of some network TV show that I don’t watch. That … →

Julianna Barwick, “Garland”

Posted on February 14, 2018 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Julianna Barwick “Garland” Digital Single When Julianna Barwick sings, I listen. On “Garland,” she pairs her celestial, angelic voice with a slow-burning pulse that deftly rises to a stunning climax. Though there’s no official word, hopefully this track will foreshadow a full-length follow up to her wonderful third LP, “Will.”

Images & Words: Chloe x Halle, “The Kids Are Alright”

Posted on February 14, 2018 by TP1.COM in Images & Words | Comments Off

Chloe X Halle “The Kids Are Alright” Grown-ish Soundtrack This sweetly acerbic swooner is the perfect antidote to the innumerable, tiresome “Millennials Are Trash” think-pieces that have become a cottage industry these days. The Beyoncé-backed familial duo, Chloe and Halle Bailey, are the perfect pair to deliver the message, blending their gorgeous voices together to stand up for their generation.

Soccer Mommy, “Still Clean”

Posted on February 13, 2018 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Soccer Mommy “Still Clean” Clean (out 03/02 on Fat Possum) I was a little late in discovering Sophie Allison’s bedroom guitar-pop, but this forlorn heartbreaker hooked its fangs into me real quick. “Still Clean” is a downcast track about the way young love makes you learn that what’s real to you isn’t always real to someone else. Over a delicate, but busy guitar-line, Allison realizes she’d mistaken love for lust and that it’s time to move on. No matter how … →

Images & Words: BlocBoy JB x Drake, “Look Alive”

Posted on February 9, 2018 by TP1.COM in Images & Words | Comments Off

BlocBoy JB “Look Alive” (f/ Drake) Digital Single Young Angel links up with Memphis’ most promising young rapper for a monster single. Bristling with the electricity and urgency that was sorely lacking on his recent singles, “Look Alive” features some of Drake’s sharpest barbs, and he sounds refreshed and empowered by his 21 year-old counterpart’s infectious energy. Though he’s still making his way in the industry, BlocBoy isn’t overawed by his co-star, dropping a memorable, sticky verse of his own. … →

Images & Words: Jamie Isaac, “Doing Better”

Posted on February 8, 2018 by TP1.COM in Featured, Images & Words | Comments Off

Jamie Isaac “Doing Better” Digital Single After a year or so away, the low-key Croydon singer-songwriter returns with the first song from his forthcoming sophomore LP. “Doing Better” is another tasty slab of the bleary-eyed, late-night soul that made his debut, “Couch Baby,” my 14th favorite album of 2016. Isaac is blessed with a warm, soft tenor and is a talented piano player — both of which are on full display on this broken-winged ballad. More like this please, Jamie.

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