K.Flay
Kristen Flaherty is a Stanford psychology and sociology graduate who moonlights as a rapper. She recently released three free volumes of a mixtape called I Stopped Caring In ’96 that showcases her unique Chicago-bred style that simultaneously pops and rocks.
kflay.com
Solange / Boards Of Canada
Beyoncé’s cool younger sister (pictured) sings over a song from reclusive ambient masters Boards Of Canada? This you have to hear…
Seapony
Fans of fuzzy and dreamy-sounding music will dig Seapony, Seattle-based purveyors of twee-rock who will be releasing their debut album Go With Me through Sub Pop off-shoot Hardly Art at the end of the month.
Listen at Gorilla vs. Bear
Beastie Boys / Santigold
The ska-influenced Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win from the Beasties’ new album Hot Sauce Committee Pt.2 features Santigold on the hook and is the sound of summer in the city.
Band of Blogs
Fri, May 6, 2011