Sade, “The Big Unknown”

Posted on November 12, 2018 by TP1.COM in Featured, Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Sade “The Big Unknown” Windows Soundtrack (out now on Sony) Though she’s only a few months shy of her 60th birthday, Helen Folasade Adu remains a force like nobody else. On the stunning “The Big Unknown,” Sade proves that her quiet storm is still a Category 5, as she glides effortlessly over oceanic, minor-key keys and languid percussion. As the fires crackle and swell, so does she, and her mesmerizing vocal drives the track toward its devastating crescendo. “I will rise … →

Claire George, “Lonely or Alone”

Posted on November 9, 2018 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Claire George “Lonely or Alone” Bodies of Water (out 11.16 on Cascine) I missed the LA singer-songwriter’s stunning debut single, “Orbits,” but I’m glad I caught her second one. “Lonely or Alone” is a moody, mid-tempo slice of electro-pop that is fraught with tension and full of unexpected aqueous synth droplets. George’s confident, impactful vocals rise above the fray, imploring a loved one to reconsider their current place in the world and aiming to transform their solitude into solidarity. An … →

Sufjan Stevens: “The Lonely Man of Winter”

Posted on November 9, 2018 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Sufjan Stevens “The Lonely Man of Winter” Digital Single We all know that the Holidays are #SufjanSeason, and Santa’s cutest elf is back with a touching new song to warm your chilly hands. Originally recorded back in 2007, “The Lonely Man of Winter” finally gets a proper release, and it’s just as melancholy as you’d imagine. Though it is built around his signature uber-soft vocals and fingerpicked acoustic guitar, it concludes with a stunning, almost jazzy piano outro that seems … →

Ariana Grande, “thank u, next”

Posted on November 5, 2018 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Ariana Grande “thank u, next” thank u, next (out soon on Republic) Considering all she’s been through publicly, it’s amazing that Ariana Grande is still only 25 years old, and her new single highlights that maturity. Over weightless keys, she speaks on her famous exes with care and perspective, reframing those very public heartbreaks into opportunities for growth and gratitude. Maybe it’s just her controlling the narrative, but I’m buying it.

boygenius, “Ketchum, ID”

Posted on November 5, 2018 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

boygenius “Ketchum, ID” boygenius (out now on Matador) Though it only contains six songs, Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus’ wonderful collaborative LP is one of the standout releases of the year. Its final track beautifully expresses the feeling of being far from home and never anywhere long enough to feel like you’re actually there. The three of them each take a verse, before intertwining on the chorus, which simultaneously illuminates their individual voices and highlights the shared experience … →

1010 Benja SL, “Tragic X”

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

1010 Benja SL “Tragic X” Two Houses (out now on Young Turks) Really all that’s known about the new Young Turks signee is that he hails from Kansas City and can sing his ass off. After a pair buzzy early singles — 2017’s “Boofiness” and 2018’s “Wind Up Space” — got the ball rolling, 1010 dropped his debut, self-produced project last week, which is a unique, striking collection of engulfing R&B-adjacent tunes. Its second track is an early standout and … →

Images & Words: Deerhunter, “Death in Midsummer”

Posted on October 31, 2018 by TP1.COM in Images & Words | Comments Off

Deerhunter “Death in Midsummer” Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared (out in January on 4AD) Though I’m not a huge fan of Bradford Cox’s noisier work, this rambling new track highlights much of what he does best. Seemingly inspired by the American West, his forthcoming eighth LP will hopefully be full of tunes that share the dusty, lonely vibe and stripped-back songwriting of this, its lead single.

Images & Words: Takeoff, “Last Memory”

Posted on October 26, 2018 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Takeoff “Last Memory” The Last Rocket (out 11.02 on Quality Control) We’re smack dab in the middle of #MigosSoloProjectSzn, and the trio’s most understated member is getting geared up for his moment in the spotlight. “Last Memory” is a great example of what Takeoff brings to table. The 24 year-old has the uncanny ability to shift his flow effortlessly — knowing precisely when to inject pace into the track and when to downshift into something smoother.

Oneohtrix Point Never, “Love in the Time of Lexapro”

Posted on October 25, 2018 by TP1.COM in Hot Jam of the Day | Comments Off

Oneohtrix Point Never “Love in the Time of Lexapro” Love in the Time of Lexapro (out 11.23 on Warp) The great Daniel Lopatin announced today that he’d be delivering an early Christmas present in the form of a new EP, which also features collaborations with Ryuichi Sakamoto and (Sandy) Alex G. The title track is a characteristically heady affair — all Neo Geo synths and disassociated vibes — that is both peaceful and foreboding.

Images & Words: Jessica Pratt, “This Time Around”

Posted on October 24, 2018 by TP1.COM in Images & Words | Comments Off

Jessica Pratt “This Time Around” Quiet Signs (out 02.08.19 on Mexican Summer) In my opinion, Jessica Pratt was one of the artists who was hurt by her label (formerly, Drag City) refusing to put their music on streaming sites. Though it wasn’t much of a drain on more established acts like Bill Callahan, Joanna Newsom, and Ty Segall, I was consistently surprised by how few of my friends were familiar with the San Francisco singer’s bewitching first two LPs. Now that … →

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