Category: Semi-New Sunday

Michael Kiwanuka’s 2019 album is so full of epic, swelling soul that I wish I had more frame of reference to describe it.

Oooo, whatcha cover

Lord Huron’s ominous and atmospheric music may not need such an elaborate framing device, but I’ll allow it

I’m embarrassed I’m only just now finding out about Thundercat.

Quakers is a sprawling hip-hop sampler, and the samples are my favorite part

Even the most faithful recreations of “vintage” music can add something new

“Discovering” super-popular bands is part of the whole reason for this weekly series

Poet and musician shows that “calming & relaxing” can have some amount of substance

French-Chilean rapper and singer Ana Tijoux makes politically-conscious music (even for those of us who can’t understand it)

Jon Batiste’s new dance-filled video is a lot of fun… I think?

Re-discovering Foster the People with a recent EP I like almost as much as their first album

Changing up the mood with some calming and uplifting instrumentals