The Faves Playlist - Week of 11/20
New music from Pales, The Laughing Chimes, The Assist, Huxlii, Autocamper and VIAL.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 11/13
New music from Glassmanet, The Baxbys, Adam’5, Palejoy & The Only Objects.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 11/7
New music from WOOF, The Smashing Times, King in Yellow, NIIS and The Ark of Teeth.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 10/30
New music from jan., Yard., VANARIN, Big Black Delta & French Nancy.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 10/23
New music from Spirit Hotel, Ex Monarch, Mumrunner, Vacant Pavements and Coupdekat.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 10/16
New music from Drug Store Raid, The Mercadonnas, S.C.A.B., Crackups and The Links.
soudvsystem x Blemishes
On their debut album Ambivert, Houston-based duo Blemishes—comprised of Julienne Ceron and Jessie Huntington—defies easy categorization by blending diverse musical influences and styles. This 50-minute album showcases a spectrum of sounds, from frantic rhythms to gentle instrumentation, reflecting their view of albums as cohesive narratives rather than mere collections of songs. To highlight its various influences, Ceron curated a playlist for us. Read our Q&A with the writer/producer and listen to the playlist.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 8/28
New music from Exit Party, Allie, Bloococoon, Closebye & The Veras.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 8/21
New music from daarling, Wishy, Squint, Spring Silver, Deathsport, and Computer Kill.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 8/14
New music from Ex Pilots, VERTTIGO, WOLFSCHMIDT, The Fictionals, Phantom Handshakes and Dino Expedition.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 8/7
New music from deary, Dantzic, Dear Dorrit, Mint, Magic Wands & Pink Breath of Heaven.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 5/7
New music from Tiger La Flor, Night Rose, Hey Gorgeous, Don’t Get Lemon and Past Model.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 4/22
New music from Donzii, Dream/Loss, pia the band, Pamphlets, Hot Joy and Stare Away.
soudvsystem x Beans
Beans, a prominent figure in experimental Hip Hop and founding member of Antipop Consortium, released his latest album ZWAARD. The release, which features electronic producer Vladislav Delay, serves as a manifesto of sorts, blending personal details with forward-thinking themes. The album's experimental nature reflects his willingness to push boundaries creatively. In a Q&A, Beans discusses the genesis of ZWAARD, his evolving approach to music, and his desire to challenge himself artistically. The album also marks the return of Antipop Consortium in "ZWAARD_OVER," hinting at future projects. Beans curated a playlist that includes classical minimalism to R&B and jazz, showing a diverse set of sounds that influenced the album.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 4/9
New music from Listener 555, Moon Cowboy, The Trusted, Clubdrugs, Vacant Pavements and Anakyn Gray.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 4/2
New music from Sam Akpro, Ergo, Bria, Operator Music Band, fyouneral and Heavenly Sweetheart.
soudvsystem x Nieri
Nieri's latest EP Flow State touches on personal growth and resilience. Collaborating with producer Joakim Buddee, Nieri blends dance-pop, electro-pop, and nu-disco to create a seamless project. The 9-track release reflects Nieri's artistic evolution, marked by bold experimentation and a deeper exploration of vulnerability. We asked Nieri to curate a playlist of the influences that shaped Flow State. From Grace Jones to George Michael and Peaches, Nieri’s selections help us understand his motivation. Read our Q&A with the LA-based artist and listen to the playlist.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 2/23
New music from Ziah Ziah, Pulse Park, The New Nostalgia, and Glimmer.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 2/16
New music from Joshua Crumbly, Greyskiin, Seed Toss, then there were blackbirds & Public Circuit.
The Faves Playlist - Week of 2/9
New music from The Narcotix, Dog Years, John Glacier, Peony, Stereobliss and more!