This week, we’ve got new songs from Father John Misty, Adia Victoria, and Harry Styles. We’ll also listen to new solo music from Black Pumas co-founder Adrian Quesada, and we’ll discover the sounds of Twin Cities artist Moise and Philadelphia punk band Soul Glo.

Father John Misty, “The Next 20th Century”

Every song released from the latest Father John Misty record, Chloe and the Next 20th Century, leads me to believe there will eventually be a theatrical performance on Broadway. It's a moody song with sonic nods to Leonard Cohen; full of sweeping strings, the gentle ruminations of Josh Tillman, and a wicked guitar solo that gives Slash in "November Rain" a run for his money. 

Adia Victoria, “Ain’t Killed Me Yet”

A Southern Gothic came out just last year, but already Adia Victoria is releasing more new music. "Ain't Killed Me Yet" was written during a period of 2020 when Victoria said "there was little to celebrate." Without a tour to make money, she took a job at Amazon to pay her bills, and while driving to the warehouse she thought, "Life ain't killed me yet." Victoria said the song "is the blues existentialism pared down to its bones. It is the irreverent celebration of those who meet life on their own terms. When the future is uncertain, the immediacy of the pleasures and vagrancies of the now is all that matters." 

Harry Styles, “As It Was”

The first song from Harry Styles' thrid solo record, Harry's House, has already broken Spotify streaming records to become the most streamed song in the U.S. in a single day in Spotify history. It's a swirling and dreamy song full of longing and nostalgia.

Adrian Quesada, “Mentiras con Cariño” feat. iLe

A soothing and beautiful ode to the golden era of Latin American Balada music from the '60s and '70s are laid out in Adrian Quesada's new album Boleros Psicodelicos. The Black Pumas co-founder brings in guest vocalists like iLe to ground the classic covers and originals.

Moise, “Burn You Out”

Moise makes music to dance to, lounge to and feel good to. His smooth falsetto alone is enough to set the mood. Paired with swinging percussion and funky guitar, Moise’s sound is hip-pop exemplariness. The artist is also known for his work in DNM, a breakout three-piece that has been quickly gaining popularity in the Twin Cities music scene for their fun-loving sounds.  – Diane, Host of The Local Show

Soul Glo, “Jump! (Or Get Jumped!!!)((by the future))”

The hardcore punk band from Philly write about "self-analysis, mental illness, racism, interpersonal violence, state violence, abuse, capitalism — living under it" on their full-length album, Diaspora Problems. It is at times heavy and dark and funny; it's a reflection of the times, and it's as loud and messy as things need to be to get the point across.

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