#music

A look at what brought some joy this week: propaganda analysis, travel inspiration, Oscar predictions, upcoming games, music, and decluttering.

Discover BadBadNotGood's jazzy, experimental sound in raw warehouse sessions. Explore their unique blend of math rock, jazz, and progressive rock.

Kanye West's Time 100 interviews explored. Watch Ye discuss his legacy, competition, and being the Robin Hood of fashion.

Explore how Battles and other artists craft unique music using creative looping techniques and unconventional sampling methods.

A new podcast app and some listening recommendations, from design interviews to X-Men explainers. Plus, a few gripes with Pocket Casts' UX.

Discover Oddisee, the artist who's been on repeat since his NPR Tiny Desk Concert. Explore his Soundcloud and Bandcamp for soulful beats and introspective lyrics.

Jay-Z actually ranked his own albums. A fascinating look inside the mind of a legend reflecting on his discography.

Explore Squarepusher's mind-bending "Stor Eiglass" in a new virtual reality music video. Dive into the visuals and learn more about the innovative project.

Discover a beautiful intersection of music, color, and art at Predominant.ly. Explore how design can elevate experiences beyond mere utility.

Testing auto-tweets and sharing a weekend music obsession: Björk's raw and emotional Vulnicura. Dive into the review.

Dave Matthews on Sesame Street? Yes, really. Watch him sing about feelings with the help of some furry friends. Lyrics included.

Aphex Twin answers questions from Skrillex, Hot Chip, Caribou, and more. Dive into the mind of a musical icon.

Dive into a curated selection of must-see Boiler Room sets. Discover incredible performances and lose yourself in the music.

Dive into a curated collection of incredible Odesza sets. Perfect for losing yourself in the music and discovering new favorites.

Reconsidering first impressions: T-Pain's talent shines through. A reminder to look beyond initial judgments and explore unexpected artistry.

Trusting him. Across the world. Link to the song inside.

Remembering the genius of J Dilla. His timeless beats continue to inspire and influence music lovers worldwide, even today.

A fantastic cover song that deserves your attention. Banks' "In Your Eyes" gets a fresh take.

De La Soul's music is free today! Celebrate their catalog finally being available to everyone.

Art, music, and design collide. Provocative links explore interactive installations, DJ technology, and the state of online music charts.

A couple of good tunes for your listening pleasure. Enjoy some electronic beats and retro gaming vibes.

Johnny Marr does The Smiths, and Sigur Rós goes yellow. Random music news of note, reported here.

Discover incredible live music performances from KEXP's YouTube channel. Featuring Benjamin Gibbard, Tegan and Sara, Passion Pit, and Bloc Party.

A bizarre but perfect pairing: shockingly good waffles and a truly terrible (yet amazing) music mashup you need to hear.

A brief, heartfelt appreciation for Radiohead's "All I Need." Pure beauty. Enjoy. /Nat

A look at art in unexpected places, starting with album covers. Exploring how visual design enhances the listening experience and reflects the music's mood.

A look at why Last.FM remains a favorite web 2.0 service. From AudioScrobbler beginnings to ad-light music streaming, it's a personal journey.

A look at Röyksopp's "Remind Me" music video and its innovative use of infographics to tell a compelling story.