This week dives into vibrant new releases like Jamie xx's energetic album 'In Waves' and Nubya Garcia's adventurous 'Odyssey.' Discover the Kansas City trio's eclectic blend of genres that echoes the 90s. There's also a thoughtful conversation about Bob Dylan's evolving artistry sparked by unreleased gems. Plus, the nostalgic exploration of bootlegs and the impact of streaming on music sharing adds depth to the discussion. Tune in for a journey through both fresh sounds and historical musical treasures!
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Jamie xx's Evolution
Jamie xx's new album In Waves showcases a wider range of sounds and energy.
It opens with a moody piano track, but quickly transitions to a more aggressive club-style beat.
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Mixed Reactions to *In Color*
Jamie xx’s In Color received mixed reactions, praised by general music critics but disliked by some hardcore dance music fans.
Its nostalgic and accessible sound was both a strength and a weakness, alienating certain dance music purists.
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Robyn's Vocal Transformation
Robyn's feature on "Life with Robin" showcases her vocal range, starting with a flat, robotic delivery before transitioning into her signature emotional vulnerability.
This sonic roleplay highlights her versatility and rewards listeners.
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Blackstarkids' "Saturn Days" is a concept album exploring themes of death, judgment, and self-awareness within the context of being young Black artists. The album blends hip-hop, electronic pop, and indie rock influences, creating a unique and genre-bending sound. The unconventional song structures and structure-agnostic approach to songwriting add to the album's experimental nature. The album's narrative centers around Saturn as a place where Black people go after death, incorporating Afrofuturist themes and self-reflective lyrics. "Saturn Days" is a bold and innovative work that challenges traditional musical boundaries.
In Waves
Jamie xx
In Waves is a music album that captures the emotional highs and lows of a night out, blending joy, heartbreak, and introspection. It includes collaborations with artists like Honey Dijon, Robyn, and The Avalanches.
Uncollected Noise New York '88-90
Galaxie 500's Archival Recordings
Dean Wareham
Damon Krukowski
Naomi Yang
Uncollected Noise New York '88-90 is a 24-track compilation that includes previously unreleased and rare material from Galaxie 500's sessions at Noise New York. It offers a unique perspective on the band's development and creative journey, featuring tracks that highlight their growth from early influences to their distinct sound.
The 1974 Live Recordings
Bob Dylan and The Band's 1974 Tour
The Band
Bob Dylan
This collection includes every known soundboard recording from the tour, offering fans 417 previously unreleased tracks. It celebrates the 50th anniversary of Bob Dylan's return to touring in 1974, backed by The Band.
NPR Music's Daoud Tyler-Ameen and Lars Gotrich provide a guide the most exciting new releases out today. This week, the selections include some recordings that are new and some that are as much as a half-century old, verging on mythological.
The producer Jamie xx began his career as a teenager making beats for the moody electronic band The xx. His solo recordings, including the new album In Waves, have tapped into a higher energy and a wider range of sounds. The saxophonist Nubya Garcia's new album, Odyssey, is as adventurous as the title sounds. And the Kansas City-based Blackstarkids swing between electronic pop, hip-hop and indie rock sounds that feel like they stepped off a time machine directly from the 1990s.
Plus: A pair of releases that package previously unreleased material by Bob Dylan and Galaxie 500 sparks a conversation about bootlegs, alternate versions and other rare and unreleased favorites.
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