Ken Yates, courtesy.

The funky jazz of Greyboy Allstars, Miynt’s cool-as-ice vocals, post-punk beats of Oliver Marson and beautiful storytelling of Burt Bacharach and Daniel Tashian make the cut for this week’s Tuesday Tracks. We round out this list with new releases from Sparks, Tempers and Ken Yates.

Sparks, “It’s A Sparks Show” — If you have seen Sparks previously, this song won’t be new to you. If you haven’t … the time is now! Since the 2000s, Sparks have been opening with this gem. The song is fun, quirky and builds excitement for what’s to come. The video is creative, weird, has lots of cats and captures the oddity of Ron and Russell Mael. The Mael brothers have been making music for six decades (that’s not a typo). Thankfully, the band finally released “It’s A Sparks Show” in celebration of 21st Century Sparks, a collection of reissues.

If you missed this tour, you can still see them in documentary The Sparks Brothers or in the musical they helped create, Annette (now on Amazon).

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The Greyboy Allstars, “Got To Get Me A Job” (Ann Alford) — Ann Alford is thee unknown ’70s funky soul songstress. Thanks to The Greyboy Allstars, we get to learn of this gem and hear their rendition. The song upped the soulful jazz vibe (Denson on sax) and turned down the funk just a bit. “Got To Get Me A Job” blasts with energy and brass. Karl Denson’s smooth vocals hit home. The quintet includes Elgin Park (guitar), Aaron Redfield (drums), Chris Stillwell (bass) and Robert Walter (keys).

Miynt, “Lonely Beach” — Stockholm, Sweden artist Miynt smartly adds lots of textures and layers to “Lonely Beach.” Like waves at the beach, guitars ebb and flow from psychedelic to funky. Miynt’s vocals are smooth yet icy, and she brings a funky uniqueness. The song has a sultry vibe and never lets you get too comfortable. Miynt has described the song as being a metaphor for different periods in her life. You can feel the haze of the beach on it.

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Tempers, “Sightseeing” — This song is an aural journey into the void. The video feels like it’s going nowhere with an impending sense of dread with its brooding bass lines. It’s hauntingly beautiful in its darkness; you just want to close your eyes and let the electronic beats wash over you. Eddie Cooper’s keys soar but the beauty lies in Jasmine Golestaneh’s ethereal and dreamlike vocals.

The NYC duo will be at Milk Bar in San Francisco in a few weeks.

Oliver Marson, “Manipulator” — Dark goth bass lines by Charles Cave of White Lies come together with beautiful haunting keys on this tune by Londoner Oliver Marson. He combines post-punk with the greedy ’80s in an accompanying video. I’m obsessed with “American Psycho,” so the video is right up my alley.

The song has a sickly ridiculous catchy melody, but the lyrics stand out most: “We’re sleepwalking with the loonies at the wheel.” In a world with Donald Trumps, Vladimir Putins, it just makes sense. Marson’s melancholic vocals turn “Manipulator” into an electronic dark-wave gem.

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Ken Yates featuring Katie Pruitt, “Consolation Prize” — Ontario singer-songwriter Ken Yates released the second song from his upcoming album, Cerulean. Can a song still be described as Americana when the singer is from Canada? Perhaps its Canadacana? “Consolation Prize” is an acoustic alt-folk song with a driving beat. The song has a rich soundscape that soars with a memorable melody that’ll will stick with you. The gorgeous harmonies of Katie Pruitt makes it even more beautiful.

Burt Bacharach and Daniel Tashian, “Moon Over Wichita” — There’s nothing more comforting in life than hearing Burt Bacharach has released a new song. It’s impossible to not smile when you hear this one. It’s timeless beauty is in the simplicity of the piano playing with Daniel Tashian’s smooth vocals. There’s a swell that builds as the song reaches the chorus and comes to life. The lure of “Moon Over Wichita” is the heartbreaking yet lovely lyricism. One would not expect anything less from Bacharach. The song is a continuation from their GRAMMY-nominated Blue Umbrella recordings.

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Rachel’s Pick: — I tend to love all things Canada: The Hip (tragically, duh), Kids in the Hall, hockey (the best sport ever). So you might assume I will like all Canadians. Actually, I didn’t know Ken Yates was Canadian. Regardless of where he’s from, this song is nothing short of brilliant. I want it playing on a long drive. And that harmony gets me every time Katie Pruitt joins in. It’s acoustic pastoral gem that I could listen to on repeat.

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