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New York Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Erykah Badu's Woozy Flirtation, and 9 More New Songs
Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week's most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign up for The Amplifier, a twice-weekly guide to new and old songs. Erykah Badu and the Alchemist, 'Next to You' Erykah Badu floats some companionable requests — 'I wanna take walks with you,' 'I wanna just talk with you,' 'I can't wait to see you after school' — in this leisurely, woozy, increasingly hypnotic track. The Alchemist's production gathers countless layers of Badu's vocals, with and without lyrics, but places most of them at a distance, for a happy tangle of inner voices. Brittany Davis, 'Sun and Moon' Brittany Davis, a blind, nonbinary pianist, singer and songwriter based in Seattle, recorded their second album, 'Black Thunder,' leading a classic jazz piano-bass-drums trio. 'Sun and Moon' reaches back to Nina Simone for its husky, organic, bare-bones dynamics. This six-minute song rises ever so gradually, affirming everyday pleasures; 'In the sun, my heart is full of joy and light,' Davis sings. 'In the moonlight, I'm thankful for the blessings of the night.' The track has a jammy, improvisational feel, with serious purpose behind it. Billie Marten, 'Clover' The English songwriter Billie Marten calmly savors tensions and contradictions in 'Clover': 'You're raining heavy, I'm almost dry / I'm only learning to love you right.' The tempo is relaxed; keyboards plink and twinkle through mild dissonances. It's affectionate but watchful: 'Don't push me over, I'm half your size,' she admonishes. Kehlani, 'Folded' Kehlani dramatizes the most reluctant of breakups in 'Folded.' Yes, she's waiting for her ex to 'come pick up your clothes,' neatly folded. But this isn't the door-closing scenario from Beyoncé's 'Irreplaceable.' Kehlani urges, 'Meet me at my door while it's still open' and notes, 'It's getting cold out but it's not frozen.' Descending chords, a string section, little guitar licks and Kehlani's voice all convey a world of regret and a chance to reunite. Cari, 'Luvhiii' Cari Stewart-Josephs, an English songwriter, surrenders to infatuation in 'Luvhiii,' from an EP due July 10. 'You hit me like a truck,' she sings, 'And I never will get enough.' A loping bass line, jazzy piano chords and a faraway but insistent tambourine arrive, enfolding Cari's multilayered vocals in a trip-hop haze as she succumbs. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Wales Online
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
A night with Elbow at Cardiff Castle, goosebumps and all
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info I'm a bit guilty of not really making the most of the live music we have in the capital often enough. This summer, as is becoming the norm, there's something for everyone in terms of gigs in Wales' capital. Sting, Will Smith, Stevie Wonder, Stereophonics? Oh, and a group of fellas from Manchester, you might have heard them mentioned. But the one I knew I wanted to see was Elbow partly because they're the exact sort of band the venue calls out for. As part of this summer's TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle they were joined by The Coral and Billie Marten. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here Elbow were preceeded by Snow Patrol the night before, and you can read that review here. This night, there was a weather warning for thunderstorms and there was a mass arrival of ponchos and waterproofs required partway through the set. I'd listen to Guy Garvey in most places. His haunting, effortless voice is, many years of music in, nothing short of lovely. The castle really is a special venue and suited them down to the crowd. The last time I went to one of the Depot Live gigs at the castle I saw a Faithless DJ set and it lends itself to a jump around just as much as a sway to Elbow. In a set just shy of two hours, Elbow performed 20 songs, mixing old and new. Starting with 2008's Starlings, he quipped some of the material to come would be older than some audience members. Next came Lovers Leap. Other tracks included Lippy Kids, Magnificent, Kindling, Mirrorball and Seldom Seen Kid. But they could only close with One Day Like This, a song so beautiful, even the rain stopped in time for us to enjoy it in all its glory. Garvey apologised for his voice being not 100% but it wasn't noticeable from where we were. It was never going to be a raucous gig, but even the most mellow of tunes were brought to life by the band, with a seemingly endless supply of instruments and vocals to boot. Garvey knew how to get the crowd growing, a vocal warm up for the final, goosebump-inducing number was a lovely touch. An effortlessly talented band who seem to still love what they do, one day like this a year really would see me right. The other TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle gigs are: June 13 Elbow with The Coral and Billie Marten June 20 Jamie Jones and Chris Stussy June 25 Maribou State with Jitwam and Anish Kumar June 26 The Script and Tom Walker June 28 Sting and The Lilacs and Sophie Grey July 8 The Human League with Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey and Blancmange July 10 James and Shed Seven and Jamie Webster July 13 Rag 'n' Bone Man and Elles Bailey July 19 Rock the Castle - Funeral for Friend, The Blackout, Punk Rock Factory and more July 20 UB40 Ft Ali Campbell with Bitty McClean and Reggae Roast Ft Mr Williamsz July 26 Depot in the Castle Jess Glynne Maximo Park, Sigma, Kate Nash, Professor Green, GLC and Blue Dolphin Wranglers. July 30 Fontaines CD with Kae Tempest and High Vis July 31 Pet Shop Boys and Dave Pearce August 1 Faithless with Kosheen and Chicane August 20 and 21 Tom Jones with Stone Foundation August 24 Basement Jaxx with Ezra Collective and Eats Everything August 25 Will Smith with Nile Rodgers and Chic
Glasgow Times
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Rock band to perform at popular Glasgow's Saint Luke's
The Clause - best known for songs like Sixteen and Where Are You Now? - will be performing at Saint Luke's in the East End of the city. The gig will take place on December 13 and comes as part of the band's 2025 UK tour. READ NEXT: Singer Billie Marten reveals hilarious night out with Paolo Nutini The show will follow the release of The Clause's debut album, Victim Of A Casual Thing, out on October 17. It also comes after the band's support slots for groups like DMA's and The Snuts. Speaking on the upcoming album, frontman Pearce Macca said: "This record is soaked in the culture of growing up in the UK. It carries the echoes of wild nights and fragile mornings, broken relationships and faded ambitions. There's no pretence here—just four young heads trying to make sense of it all. This is the sound of feeling lost and insignificant in a city that doesn't slow down, and the fight to rise above it. The emotion is real, raw, and loud." The album's leading single, Nothing's As It Seems, is out now. READ NEXT: St Mirren legend's daughter speaks after losing dad to alcoholism To grab tickets for the city show, visit
