The Lacking Permanence

Imagine Stereolab emerging from their pastel spaceship, eyes a-glitter with wonders witnessed in far-off galaxies.

Unlike say, an eagle, the Milky Way will generally be the same for everyone across the planet. This gallery of images proves without a doubt that context is everything, as it portrays the incredible depth and beauty of the visible part of our galaxy with a dazzling variety of locations.

There is a spectacular video for one of the songs on here, and there will be more, and by now the band's reputation rests on these videos, but I suggest you give this a listen to hear exactly how OK GO have mastered the art of symphonic power pop.

The first thing to know is that it's pronounced "male." The important thing to know is that the Irish trio make the sort of rickety racket with metronomic drums, aggressive bass, spiky guitar, and disaffected vocals that immediately gets my attention

It's not dub in the traditional sense, but it does have many of the same trance-inducing elements, making it well-suited for a long workday or a powerful wind-down. Bonus: Instrumental versions and a remix.

With a name that’s quite topical, Ilegales are here to make fresh trouble.

Every early June, I’ll hit the first day of the year where it’s still light when I get to the radio station. It’s a few weeks before summer officially begins, but it always feel like the starting gun for the season. Tonight! We start out with Mhaol, who would just as easily cut you as they would kiss you, and proceed from there.

If you enjoy your cumbia abstracted and your merengue chopped to pieces, Los Pirañas have a dish for you.