Blog: PopMatters

New music playlist with notes for an autumnal listening session featuring M83, Wilco, Beirut, Real Estate, Girls, St. Vincent and more... 1. "Midnight City" - M83 French musician Anthony Gonzalez formed M83 a decade ago with an unabashed love of electronica to create pop songs with a dreamy feel. This is the single off the band's sixth release, Hurry Up We're Dreaming. 2. "Ritual Union" - Little Dragon This Swedish-Japanese band gets its moniker from singer Yukimi Nagano's nickname. The group of high school pals started playing together in 1996 and this eclectic synth pop tune...