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01/19/2016
Britta Plyler
photo by Amber (Zbitnoff) Knech

  • Singer-songwriter Matthew E. White teamed up with childhood friend Natalie Prass on his new song "Cool Out." This isn't the first time the two have worked together, White produced Prass' self-titled debut album last year. "Cool Out" is a laid back jam that finds perfect balance between the difficult marriage of a distinct baseline and whispered vocals. [CoS]

  • Grimes has dropped the video for her Art Angels track "Kill V. Maim." It's a science fiction fantasy with some amazing The Fifth Element-esque fashion. Check it out below. [Pitchfork]

  • Australian music producer Flume, is gearing up to release a new album titled Skin, his first full-length since his 2012 self-titled debut. While no official release date has been announced, Flume shared a preview of the album on Soundcloud two weeks ago. Today, he's debuted a dazzling new song called "Never Be Like You," which features vocals from Toronto pop singer Kai. [FADER]

  • Minneapolis psychedelic rock trio Night Moves have shared the video for their latest track "Denise, Don't Wanna See You Cry." The fuzzy vocals, static visual quality, and random geometric shapes give it a real 80's feel. Their upcoming album Pennied Days drops on March 25. [Stereogum]

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