Omar Souleyman is dropping his new album To Syra, With Love on June 2 via Diplo's Mad Decent label, and it's great to hear the singer's magnetic style of dabke continue to break through in the West. This latest single, "Chobi," is probably his most techno-oriented offering yet.
world
Fumaça Preta - "La Trampa" (Video)
New TracksCommentA stunning video for a track off Fumaça Preta's latest LP Impuros Fanáticos, out now via Soundway.
Elza Soares - "Mulher do fim do mundo"
New TracksCommentThe title track off experimental samba singer Elza Soares' 34th album A mulher do fim do mundo, out worldwide May 20 via Mais Um Discos.
M.I.A. - "Borders"
New Tracks1 CommentA new single from M.I.A., presumably from her forthcoming project Matahdatah, though it has yet to be detailed.
Parush Parushev – "Ruchenitsa" / Zurnacı Mahir and Ali - "Karzana Oyun Havasi"
New TracksCommentA couple of tracks from Excavated Shellac: Reeds, a compilation of previously unreleased reed performances from around the world, out via Dust-to-Digital.
Sexwitch - "Helelyos"
New TracksCommentSinger-songwriter Natasha Khan (Bat for Lashes), producer Dan Carey, and British psych-rock band TOY have united as Sexwitch. A self-titled debut album of cover songs (mostly culled from 60's & 70's Iran, Morocco, and Thailand) is due out September 25 via The Echo Label. Hear the band's take on Zia Atabay's "Helelyos" above and the original down here:
tUnE-yArDs - "Water Fountain"
VideosCommenttUnE-yArDs drop an incredibly fun, creative, and colorful video for the track "Water Fountain," which is one of many cuts that'll be featured on the band's next full-length, Nikki Nack. The album is dropping the first week of May via 4AD.
Watch These Psykers Rehearsals
Videos, New Tracks1 CommentWith loads of strange MIDI sound effects, synths, and a live drum kit, the recently formed Psykers are on their way to producing a twisted, enthralling, and electronic monster of some sort. The handful of video rehearsals they've pulled together so far on YouTube are pretty impressive. They've even put in the effort to grab a few dancers to perform along with their noisy, textured, and groove-laden jams.
The beginning to these videos is the song "Battleship," and it's a for an awesomely foreign flavor to it. However, the third and untitled rehearsal video, I think, will grab the attention of either Death Grips or dubstep fans--maybe both. Lightning bolt? Enjoy!