New Orleans rapper Curren$y teams up with producer Harry Fraud for their fifth collaborative project, titled Never Catch Us. Featuring the singles “Dream Machines” with Premo Rice and “Airport Industries” featuring Wiz Khalifa, the album showcases Curren$y’s signature laidback yet intricate lyricism over jazzy, smooth boom-bap beats, perfect for a luxurious setting reminiscent of the album cover’s imagery.
Bambara Unveils New Album Birthmarks
Bambara, the Brooklyn-based trio, merges post-punk and shoegaze in their fifth studio album, Birthmarks. Highlighted tracks like “Letters From Sing Sing” build to euphoric power-pop climaxes with trumpet explosions, while “Face of Love” delves into the depths of trip-hop. Frontman Reid Bateh offers a compelling narrative as he guides listeners through the band’s intriguing soundscape.
Hekla Releases Atmospheric Album Turnar
Icelandic electronic musician Hekla Magnúsdóttir captivates audiences with her new album, Turnar. As a theremin virtuoso, she crafts ethereal soundscapes using her signature instrument alongside cello, vocals, and organ. The recently released single “Ókyrrð,” translating to “Turbulence,” stands out as one of the album’s most serene tracks, demonstrating her unique artistry.
