Song of the Week

Bat for Lashes' new album is called The Haunted Man.  So it is appropriate the the early singles are spectral wonders.  Check out "All Your Gold" and the sparkling "Marilyn," where Natasha Khan's tremulous falsetto rises above dark-shaded electronica and twisted soundscapes for a brief, shining moment: holding you, I'm touching a star.  Steeped in lyrical mysticism and pop-culture romanticism--turning into Marilyn, leaning out of a big car--Khan's haunting marriage of sound and voice is exquisite, even exotic.

Song of the Week

Looking for the perfect fall soundtrack?  It will be tough to beat Wild Nothing's Nocturne.  The sepia-toned, synth-and-guitar pictures from Gemini have been developed with even more fidelity, and the results are vibrant and transportive.  Enjoy "Paradise" below.

Five Things

(Frank Ocean)

The D Man neglected to share some videos that he enjoyed during the summer.  A few spots you may have overlooked.

• Check out the video for "Lazuli," the stunning song from Bloom.
• That certain band from Iceland.  That certain feeling you get.
• Enjoy the companion piece to the "Midnight City" video: "Reunion."
• Frank Ocean's video for his biggest single to date is, well, not your typical R&B joint.  Of course, neither is Channel Orange.
• Check out "The Descent" from Bob Mould's Silver Age.