Operations Manager Robin Rose
Matisyahu
"One Day"
Matisyahu's "One Day" incorporates a blend of reggae, rock, and hip-hop elements into meaningful lyrics and a catchy chant. It is a "powerful and uplifting song that offers a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity". It takes the tough reality facing the World today into a positive message that all decent people of this Earth need to hear.
Senior Editor Brett Callwood
Björk
"Hyperballad"
My god, this song is nearly 30 years old! How did that happen? Thing is, Björk's 1996 gem sounds like it could have been recorded yesterday, so ahead of the game is she. And when this thing drops, it drops hard. The pulsing beat, Björk's sweet poetry, a hook that won't let go... incredible.
Editorial Intern Cade Pinkerson
Mannequin Pussy
"Control"
Philly based band Mannequin Pussy never fail to blend indie and punk in a melancholic whirlwind of emotion and power. It takes a special kind of talent to make songs that are just as moshable as they are cry-worthy, and this is MP's bread and butter. As the title suggests, the track explores coping with a loss of control; this message pairs with a simple yet despondent guitar rhythm, making the song feel like it might explode at any moment.
Associate Editor Ruby Risch
Daft Punk
"Something About Us"
With its woozy synths and that vocoder vocal dripping with liquid circuitry, this track is a rare moment of vulnerability beneath the duo’s chrome sheen. This isn’t just a love song—it’s interstellar pillow talk.
Bjork photo by Raph_PH, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.
