Song You Need to Know: João Selva, 'Cadê Você'

Song You Need to Know: João Selva, 'Cadê Você'

“Cadê Você” is a fizzy slice of funk from the Brazilian-born, France-based singer-songwriter João Selva, a masterful nod to anthems like Marcos Valle’s “Estrelar” and Sandra de Sá’s “Pela Cidade.”  The bass, courtesy of producer Bruno Patchworks, is crucial here: He plays…

The Real Meaning Behind AJR’s ‘Bang!’

The Real Meaning Behind AJR’s ‘Bang!’

Brothers Ryan, Jack, and Adam Met worked tirelessly on fine-tuning their musical abilities long before they officially formed AJR. Growing up, the trio routinely busked on the streets of Manhattan where they performed by borrowing melodies from other songs. “That was just…