July 2016
How To Dress Well – Lost Youth / Lost You (NSFW)
Lo-fi and experimental R&B artist Tom Krell aka How to Dress Well recently teased a new LP: “Care”. This fourth opus will be the follow-up to 2014’s “What Is This Heart?” and is planned to be released on September 23 via Weird World and Domino. Going with this announcement, the Chicago-born artist also shared a Ben Tricklebank-directed ode-to-love video for the breakup single “Lost Youth / Lost You”. A beautiful slightly-NSFW version of the video is also available.
Father John Misty – Real Love Baby
Two months ago, Joshua Tillman aka Father John Misty released a new track on his Soundcloud account. Today, the track was released again with an official and mastered version via Sub Pop. “Real Love Baby” is a perfect summer tune, reminiscent of The Beach Boys who would have tried Motown. The singer, who is active and a must-be-followed artist on Twitter, also revealed that he was offered $250,000 to cover The Backstreet Boys‘ “I Want It That Way”.
clipping. – Baby Don’t Sleep
Los Angeles-based experimental hip-hop trio clipping. has just announced a new album. “Splendor & Misery” will be out on September 16, via Sub Pop and Deathbomb Arc. The announcement comes with a new single and an amazing Cristopher Cichocki-directed video: “Baby Don’t Sleep”.
Deer Du Bois Playlist #122
Every Wednesday on HighClouds, from now until death do us part, we publish the picky playlists of our Brussels’ friend and collaborator Deer Du Bois. He has been demonstrating a real talent in highlighting emerging and talented acts and imposes himself as a real talent-spotter. Every week, his playlist is a sharp and buzzing selection of new discoveries in indie and pop music. And lucky you: we are now your fresh and fun place to weekly seat and savor his delightful “indie.tronic.dream.pop.chill.wave” cocktail. So, do you mind a cup?
Priz – Don’t Let Go
Sultry tones. Intense atmosphere. Tender vocals. Eclectic production. Combine all these elements together and you might find Priz debut release – Don’t Let Go.
Goss – I Want to Know?????
You’ll want to know more about Goss once you’ve heard that he wants to know too. That’s right Danish artist Goss has released his first solo track – I Want to Know?????
Scarlett Saunders – Windmill
The unforgiving voice and solemn style of Scarlett Saunders are reminiscent of Adele. Her voice lifts you up and swings you gently like a cradle. Close your eyes. And let her “Windmill” turn you around…
⚡ Blood Orange – Augustine
Slicing into a blood orange, the warm sunset tones of the exterior give way to the deep, rich crimson of the interior. The juices spill slightly in the wake of its creation and the taste is distinct and multifaceted. This is why Blood Orange is the perfect name for Dev Hynes’ musical project. He recently released a new record “Freetown Sound”, and one particular track (from an array of dazzling songs, like dude, trust me, go check out this album right now) that stands out is “Augustine”.
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