British singer Gemma Ray (compared to Dusty Springfield by NPR and to Kylie Minogue by BBC) has completed a new album — titled Light Out, Zoltar!. Though she’s recognized in her England home, this is her US debut.

“Fist of a Flower” by Gemma Ray

Violins has put forth a remix of a retro “Warm Heart of Africa,” in collaboration with Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig. The Very Best cover was recently featured on Pitchfork.

“Warm Heart of Africa” by Violins feat. Ezra Koenig