The music you hear in airports and on airplanes before takeoff—like the music you hear in shopping malls, hotel lobbies, banks, and while on hold—is sonic kapok. You can call it Muzak (a trade name), ...

Montreal collective Busty and the Bass released a two-song single package today: “Airplanes,” featuring Polaris Music Prize winner Cadence Weapon, and “Caribou.” With the band’s signature blend of ...