Well, Ricky Leroy Brown has gone and done it, presenting us with "SEXUAL MANUAL FOR EXPERTS," and I confess, the title alone sent my mind skittering off like a startled cat at a séance. This solo Madrileño, who conjures entire soundscapes from his own hands and instruments, is clearly still communing with the spirit of Prince, all slinky guitars and a rhythm section that...

San Francisco visionary producer southpaw (featuring Era 51 and Blvck Svm) has released the subtly imposing new single "Money?". Serving as the tonal anchor for the upcoming album Don't Run From the Rain, the track relies entirely on an unapologetic, calculated chill. https://open.spotify.com/track/3PRek3cqIFjYtrPZh7Gd8D?si=0e1a8c71dab2415a Anthems focused on financial manifestation, lavish lifestyles, and escaping stagnation usually arrive coated in explosive bombast. This single rejects that impulse completely. Curating...