Tunde Adebimpe, Anna Lunoe, Gemini sister

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Feel the strong pull of TV On the Radio frontman Tunde Adebumpe as he goes solo with this superb punk fusion track. “Magnetic” features buzzing guitars, high BPM and Adebimpe’s unmistakable voice in two modes – TVOTR-style spoken-word singing on the verses and high-octane, punk and metal-infused renditions on the choruses (is that you, Ozzy?). Adebimpe doesn’t get much rest: He directed the black-and-white video for the single, has a full touring schedule under his belt with the newly reformed TVOTR (including three nights at L.A.’s El Rey Theater) and even starred in a recent summer blockbuster. Twisters. Keep an eye out for the album, due out early next year on Sub Pop.

Anna Lunnoe – “Polite (feat. Shanique Marie)”

DJ, producer and singer Anna Lunnoe calls all the villains to the dance floor. With a dance beat, classic samples, villainous manifesto inserts, bars from Jamaican rapper Shanique Marie, and the soaring breather of the bridge, this sassy track will fit right into your playlist: “I’m gonna do my thing / No one can tell me what to do,” they sing, drawing laughter as they return to the main beat of the track. Chef’s Kiss. Lunoe’s debut album Pearl out now.

Gemini Sister — “One-room apartment”

Los Angeles-based Remy Jean, known on these streets as Sister Gemini, makes music like your favorite fall sweater: seductively warm, stylishly rough around the edges, and with just the right amount of fluff. This guitar driven track ticks all our grunge rock desires with layers of cool vocals and powerful, sweet riffs that mark the song’s lyrical turns. And this sister has a season more. Check out her recently released trio Halloween themed coversavailable for free on Bandcamp.

Eve Jarvis – “The knife in me”

Beware of sharp edges. From genre-bending experimental artist Yves Jarvis, this track is a musical mash-up where he switches gears halfway through. In lesser hands, this move might not work, but Jarvis is capable in many modes. When you first tune in, you’ll hear funk bop that will excite the ears of even the most casual Thundercat fan… then it gives way to a folk troubadour moment that will have you reaching for your acoustic guitar and hiking boots. . Overall this track is lyrically advanced and musically elevated. Plus the video is a journey.

Sade Adu — “Young Lion”

Universal Mother Sade Adu (known simply as Sade to fans from decades past) caused quite a stir in the music world this week with her stunning release – her first new song in six years. The track is a tribute and apology to her son Izaak, who is transgender. “You must have felt so alone…” she sings, “I should have known.” It’s part of a 46-track compilation called Trance:Choosesas recently announced by a non-profit trans rights organization. Red hot organization. Press play to hear the touching ballad in Sade’s signature slow-burn style.