“Mother” by Goldie
You could never accuse Goldie of lacking ambition. In 1998, just three years after the British producer’s debut album, Timeless, brought new levels…
“Surprise” by Einat
Einat’s “Surprise” is the kind of track that refuses to sit quietly in the background. Dark, theatrical, and emotionally charged,…
“Rock Music” by Charli XCX
Let’s see if I can get through this without referencing Julia Cameron’s 1992 book The Artist’s Way. “Rock Music” presents a…
Soliloquy by ReeToxA
ReeToxA’s Soliloquy is an excavation site of memory, trauma, addiction, survival, and artistic persistence. Created by Melbourne-based songwriter Jason McKee,…
“Oh! Give me something to believe in” by Zayok
Inspired by glitchcore, jazz-pop singer Genevieve Artadi, and the mumblecore favorite Frances Ha, 16-year-old musician zayok wrote last September’s In elsewhere about his…
“Flim” by Aphex Twin
In September 1997, Richard D. James toured the U.S., playing shows from New York City (a CMJ showcase), Chicago, Minneapolis,…