Today's Top Tune

Today's Top Tune

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Today's Top Tune episodes

  • Nicola Cruz: ‘Subtropique’
    Percussive producer Nicola Cruz orchestrates polyrhythms based on his Ecuadorian roots. The five tracks on his new EP are equally bound by electronica as they are his signature organic sound. “Subtropique” is a perfect example.
    5 min
  • TRZTN: ‘Black Exit’ feat. Paul Banks
    Rumors are that Tristan Bechet aka TRZTN is working on the soundtrack to a horror film now that his new album is out. The new release features collaborations from many artists including Karen O but has Interpol’s Paul Banks as the featured guest...
    4 min
  • Badlands: ‘Southbound Call’
    According to the Swedish artist Badlands’ the song “Southbound Call” is about “laughing in the face of danger, and finding a sanctuary for the mind in times when life is hard.”
    4 min
  • Luka Kloser: ‘Lie To Me’
    Luka Kloser is a talented artist based in Los Angeles from a musical family, her father Harald Kloser scored many films including “Independence Day.” She’s been making a career writing for others, but now she’s ventured out and is sharing...
    4 min
  • Cassandra Violet: ‘Swim Test’
    During the day, you’ll find Cassandra Violet teaching English in Boyle Heights but after work is done, she writes hopeful songs like “Swim Test” which is based on her father who lived by the beach for decades yet doesn't know how to swim. Her...
    4 min
  • Bicep: ‘Apricots’
    London-based duo Bicep know how to flex their music muscle. The follow-up to their 2017 debut album, “Isles,” is a sonic treat with “Apricots” as a downtempo fleshy, luscious center.
    5 min
  • Nick Waterhouse: ‘Place Names’
    In an attempt to aurally launch us into new pathways, Nick Waterhouse offers “Place Names” a prelude to a new album coming this Spring. No matter where we are, we wish Nick a very happy birthday today.
    4 min

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