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The ever-prolific trio of Oren Ambarchi, Johan Berthling, and Andreas Werliin are completing their Ghosted trilogy. Out August 29th via Drag City, Ghosted III promises a looser, wilder evolution of their signature atmospheric groove. Lead single “Yek” showcases this newfound immediacy, a vibrant and jangling excursion that quickly elevates from a hypnotic roll into a transcendent jam, hinting at the expansive, genre-flirting energy of the full album. Source

On his new single “Everybody Laughs,” David Byrne finds a joyous, unifying mantra in our shared human foibles. The track, a collaboration with St. Vincent, announces his ambitious new album Who Is the Sky? (out Sep. 5), produced by Kid Harpoon. It’s a lush, orchestral pop tune that balances life’s negatives with an uplifting, danceable groove. Source

Ben LaMar Gay's Yowzers is a soulful journey where tradition meets boundless creativity. Gay blends bluesy gospel, improvisational jazz, and cosmic folklore into something fresh and deeply moving. This eclectic and graceful album, built with immense detail and an even greater heart, unfolds like passing clouds, revealing new wonders with each listen. Source

Following a huge tour with Alison Moyet and The Pogues, Iona Zajac shares "Bang," a joyful single and brilliantly fun video celebrating female pleasure. A departure from her haunting folk sound, Zajac says, “A good bang at the end of a boring day won’t fix your life, but it might help.” It's a testament to her unflinching honesty and musical evolution. Source

Brooklyn's Pegg and the legendary Van Dyke Parks share "No Dice," the new single from their three-song suite, Presque Tout. A complete reimagining of an earlier track, its rock foundation is replaced with Parks’ stunning, post-baroque string arrangements. The result is a "fleet and festive springtime fantasia"—a gorgeous Gershwinian piece of slapstick accompanied by a baseball-themed visualizer. Source

On his latest album 〽, Japanese folk experimentalist KASAI masterfully weaves traditional minyo into the fabric of contemporary labor. The album culminates in "Piling-up Garbage Song", a celebration of manual work. Over a clanging, worklike beat and chants from his real-life workmates, KASAI playfully rhymes “piling up garbage” with “accumulating virtue.” The track reclaims the physical unity and dignity of a job often rewarded with neither status nor high pay. Source