This week on Tracking––a weekly series in which we discuss our favorite songs of the year––you can listen to additions from Animal Collective, Fiona Apple, Jai Paul, Twin Shadow and Grimes.
Fiona Apple

Finally, some actually studio recorded new material from Fiona Apple’s much anticipated new album, The Idler Wheel is wiser than the Driver of the Screw, and Whipping Cords will serve…

Fiona Apple has announced several June and July tour dates in support of her new album, The Idler Wheel is wiser than the Driver of the Screw, and Whipping Cords…

Fiona Apple’s insanely anticipated follow-up to Extraordinary Machine, The Idler Wheel is wiser than the Driver of the Screw, and Whipping Cords will serve you more than Ropes will ever…

The Idler Wheel is wiser than the Driver of the Screw, and Whipping Cords will serve you more than Ropes will ever do.
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