Free Music: Rufus Wainwright, Wiz Khalifa & More
Rufus Wainwright: “Out of the Game”
Rufus oftentimes sounds like he’s mining music’s distant past for inspiration, but on this new track he jumps decades ahead… to the 1970s! Very Steely Dan-ish, in the sense that’s it’s intelligent, non-pandering soft-rock. [Stereogum]
Bruce Springsteen: “Death to My Hometown”
Another day, another new track from Springsteen’s upcoming 17th album. You’d think the novelty would wear off, but hey, he’s the Boss. He delivers. [CoS]
Wiz Khalifa: “Mary x3”
Releasing new tunes this week almost as regularly as Springsteen, this new Khalifa joint is about—what else?—joints. But honestly, it’s kind of a generic song. Let’s call it Mary Jane Doe. [XXL]
BJ the Chicago Kid ft. Kendrick Lamar: “The World Is a Ghetto”
Here’s some atmospheric soul from a newcomer who brings to mind Curtis Mayfield. Throw in a few James Brown yelps, some funky wah-wah guitar and a hot verse from one of today’s most relevant MCs, and you’ve got yourself a stew, baby.
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