Guardian Music — Time for something a bit different this week, as Music Weekly investigates incredible lost synth-pop from the early 80s. Cold Wave was a scene that was never a scene – a bunch of musicians scattered across Europe (and beyond) who emerged out o... more info

Idolator — Erykah Badu was so intent on creating a claustrophobic vibe for “Window Seat”, the excellent single from New Amerykah Pt. 2: Return Of The Ankh, that she recorded it in the shower. But check out the cozy, almost hypnotic rendition of the song sh... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Erykah Badu is back with a new album entitled New Amerykah: Part 2: Return of the Ankh and she recently paid a visit to the UK to talk about her up-coming release. MTV’s The Wrap Up met up... more info

Idolator — We’ve got another track for you from Erykah Badu’s upcoming release, New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh), and if the uber-mellow “Strawberry Incense” put you to into a dreamy sleep, this bright and funky jam should certainly wake you u... more info

Guardian Music — The neo-soul singer talks sinister melodies and special relationships ahead of her fifth albumHow does the new album, New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh), compare to its predecessor?EB: Both albums were written in pretty much the same period o... more info

Chorus.fm — *Erykah Badu* (http://www.erykahbadu.com) has posted a timer on her site leading up the release of her new album, New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh). more info

Altsounds — Quadron was formed when Robin met Coco, a 16-year-old ingénue influenced by such artists as Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and especially Lauryn Hill. As the duo started working together, they took their time, slowly forming the lush, groovy sou... more info

I Like Music — Reveals the cover art for her fifth album New Amerykah Part Two: Return of The Ankh more info

Altsounds — Multiple Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and actress *ERYKAH BADU* has revealed the cover artwork for her upcoming fifth studio album, *NEW AMERYKAH PART TWO: RETURN OF THE ANKH*, which will be released by Universal Motown Record... more info

Pitchfork — New Amerykah Part II: Return of the Ankh, Erykah Badu's follow-up to 2008's fine New Amerykah Part One: 4th World War, is out in 12 days, but we're just getting to see the Emek-designed cover art (above). She's got some new music streaming, too. You ... more info