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NME unveils a ‘C23’ mixtape including vocal powerhouse Danielle Ponder, Brooklyn’s Say She She reel out a sharp new single, and dance jams abound.
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Written by Andrea Domanick and KCRW Staff Jul. 03, 2021 When listening to the remarkable debut full length from Genesis Owusu, “Smiling With No Teeth," one can't help but be struck by the sheer number of different genres between which the Ghana-born, Australia-based artist bounces at a head-snapping pace. There’s sludgy techno ("On the Move!"), synthy New Wave ("The Other Black Dog"), modern electronic R&B ("Centerfold"), retro soul ("Waitin On Ya" & “Smiling With No Teeth”), political-leaning hip-hop ("I Don't See Colour"), and even punk rock ("Black Dogs"). Itâ€...
MORE Dapper Parisians Polo & Pan are at the top of our charts (and our hearts). Photo by Fiona Torre. When perennial KCRW favorites Sault dropped their latest surprise album “Nine” last week, we assumed this week’s number one chart spot was a foregone conclusion. Imagine our surprise, then, to see French electro-pop duo Polo & Pan stealthily take the lead. It’s a good surprise, of course, as the pair’s “Cyclorama” is a pure delight. Expect to see both of these albums parked firmly in the top ten for quite some time. Another pleasant surp...
How It Was Made: Sweatson Klank - Path of an Empath Sweatson Klank breaks down the gear used to make his new ambient project. Author: LA producer Sweatson Klank has released a new ambient project Path of an Empath. With a blizzard coming down outside, it is just the right type of music for a cozy day indoors. Or if you head out into the elements, this is good for walking around amidst the gusts of wind and growing mounds of snow. He created this as “a musical antidote to all the anxiety and suffering” to help deal with the struggles of 2020. The opener embraces the beauty of nature wit...