Today's Top Tune

Today's Top Tune

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Today's Top Tune episodes

  • Bayonne: “Drastic Measures”
    A one-man studio band, Bayonne measures life in terms of his intense touring schedule. At times, isolating and lonely, then incredibly inspiring, we hear about the bittersweet lifestyle of a musician on the title track to a new album, "Drastic...
    5 min
  • Oh Land: “Human Error”
    Danish fashion model, singer/songwriter and film composer Oh Land, is a woman who wears many hats.  Her first new album in 5 years, slated for May release, contains "Human Error," tender and bare bones.
    5 min
  • Nilüfer Yanya: "In Your Head"
    At the age of six, Londoner Nilüfer Yanya began to write songs in her head, and by twelve, she accompanied herself on guitar. The first person to encourage her was her uncle, whom she jammed with in his Cornwall studio, and years later, where she...
    4 min
  • Alex Lilly: “Pornographic Mind”
    Alex Lilly has been on the touring circuit with the likes of Beck, Lorde and master guitarist Ry Cooder for years, so it's a pleasure to hear her debut full-length album. Leaning toward songs that sound perky but have an edge, we turn to...
    4 min
  • Band of Skulls: “Cool Your Battles”
    April brings the spring and in this case, a new album by UK rockers Band of Skulls. Our first listen is "Cool Your Battles," full of swagger - this anti-war song tells us to stop spending energy fighting and do something positive.
    4 min
  • Panda Bear: “Token”
    When asked about his new solo album, Buoys, Panda Bear aka Noah Lennox says: " The last three records felt like a chapter to me, and this feels like the beginning of something new." Take away an avalanche of solid experimental sounds by the...
    4 min
  • Ex Hex: “Cosmic Cave”
    D.C. power trio Ex Hex have their sophomore album slated for release in March. "Cosmic Cave" is a three-minute romp featuring hooky, garage fueled post-punk.
    3 min
  • Deerhunter: “Element"
    In records past, Atlanta's Deerhunter, served up a flavorful mix of nostalgia but the band has since evolved. On the whirling “Element,” they turn to a bleak view of current day life.
    3 min
  • Stephen Malkmus: “Viktor Borgia”
    The King of Indie Rock, Stephen Malkmus, blindsided us with the news of a full-length electronic record. You won't find swirling instrumentals though, what you get is artfully crafted danceable melody with lyrics. Sounding slightly British, think of...
    4 min

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