Release Date: April 8, 2026
Genre: Hip-Hop
Album: N/A
Sharon Van Etten sweats it all out in the new video for “Porta.”
The clip opens with the singer-songwriter preparing to exercise, inserting a cassette into a boombox before engaging in a rigorous workout — her vocals blanketed over layers and layers of velvety synths.
Van Etten said in a statement that “Porta” was written during one of her “lowest lows” in 2020. “For most of my adult life I have struggled with bouts of depression and anxiety and coping mechanisms, and I sometimes let those dark moments get the best of me,” she said. “During this time I felt very dissociated. Not connected to my body, and I felt out of control.”
She then reached out to her friend Stella Cook, who runs Base Pilates in North Carolina. The duo would meet once a week over Zoom, drinking coffee before exercising.
“I knew I was entering a no-judgment zone and I needed to be held accountable for my actions and Stella helped me step up,” she said. “She was encouraging, but not pushy. If life got in the way, I didn’t feel like I let her down — but I loved our sessions. I looked forward to them. I started feeling closer to her, and closer to myself, and it helped things seem hopeful. And I just wanted to share that with the world.”
Van Etten will embark on the Wild Hearts Tour this summer with Angel Olsen and Julien Baker, which kicks off in Vienna, Virginia, on July 21. She contributed to the upcoming Yoko Ono tribute album Ocean Child, covering “Toyboat.”
Ovrkast and Niontay are quickly becoming two of the most promising new voices in hip hop today. On Wednesday, the two artists came together to release a fresh collaboration titled "Wata." The song is built around a dreamy and hypnotic beat that gives both rappers plenty of space to stand out. The chorus is memorable and highlights the strong writing talent they both bring to the table. Their delivery feels sharp and confident throughout, and the overall energy of the track creates a smooth, enjoyable atmosphere. Anyone who already follows Niontay and Ovrkast will likely find this team up worth the listen. With a release like this, it would not be surprising to see more music from the pair in the near future.
Release Date: April 8, 2026
Genre: Hip-Hop
Album: N/A
