

New Music Friday: The best albums out Feb. 14
8 snips Feb 14, 2025
Nate Chinen, a music critic from WRTI known for his insights on jazz and diverse genres, joins the conversation. The duo examines Bartees Strange's emotional album 'Horror,' blending horror themes with resilience. They dive into Denison Witmer's indie influences and Marshall Allen's groundbreaking work at 100. The discussion expands to Sullivan Fortner's vibrant jazz style and John Patitucci's themes of unity in 'Spirit Fall.' Together, they celebrate the rich tapestry of new music released on February 14.
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Bartees Strange's Genre-Bending Music
- Bartees Strange's music blends diverse genres, including rock, hip-hop, and dance music, sometimes within single songs.
- His music reflects a "hauntedness" and themes of displacement and adaptation, influenced by his diverse background.
Horror and Strength in Bartees Strange's Music
- Bartees Strange used horror movies to feel strong as a child, believing that enduring them would equip him to handle the world.
- This experience shaped his music, which often features catchy yet unsettling undercurrents.
Bartees Strange: A Transgressive Black Bon Iver?
- Nate Chinen describes Bartees Strange's music as "transgressive black Bon Iver," highlighting the haunted quality and band sound.
- Strange's music also reflects his displacement and adaptation, being born in England and raised in Oklahoma.