This week’s discourse on new music saw many Fresh New music Favorites, another all caps single from ZAYN, Years & Years show their Desire with Tove Lo, and Kiiara put a spin on All The Feels in the form of a remix with a little help from Jai Wolf.
You’re sure to reach all the feels while browsing through the 50 new songs for the week; head over to Spotify to find your new favorite. And while you’re stocking up on favorites, head over to New Music All Stars for best of weeks past, all on one easy playlist.
10. U Up by Softlit
Two words, one question mark depict the status of modern love sans romance, but Softlit isn’t crying over what could have been, instead turning the request into a defiant anthem. The song declares ‘hit me back but don’t though’ in between pulsating beats, then fading into whispers of “u up, u up” set to fast hand claps. It’s a dizzying affair, the end result is a magnetizing song that will have you wanting to set it to repeat.
9. Nana by The 1975
We’ve seen many sides to The 1975 in their rise to fame; an image of lead singer Matthew Healy hamming it up on SNL firmly sticks out in connection with the band’s image. But on Nana they’ve drafted a lullaby for adults, gently singing about the pain of losing a grandparent. It’s emotional and rich, reminiscent of Michael Jackson’s She’s Out Of My Life as Healy gets choked up singing “I haven’t been doing too well” at the close the song. Good for when you need a quiet time out.
8. Slow Burn by Autograf
Sometimes you just need to jam out to a good instrumental track that’s not too ramped up in the nature of EDM, or too technical like classical. Enter Slow Burn, a song that simmers well without bubbling over. The track is from the band’s EP Future Soup, which despite the song’s name and the EP artwork, is NOT dedicated to the fine art of becoming a soup master. Nevertheless the song will play particularly well in the background while you’re cooking
something up in the kitchen.
7. Life In A Bubble I Blew by Joywave
Come for the cheeky steal of a discarded Kanye album title, stay for the great music, is the unofficial theme of Joywave’s latest album, Swish. Life in a Bubble I Blew is a testament to the power of indie electro. It pairs as a nice contrast to the band’s previous jarring single, Destruction. It’s such range that gives Swish the title of a well crafted album, instead of a simple ploy for attention.
6. Misery by Gwen Stefani
With one great big push before Stefani’s long awaited – 10 years since The Great Escape! – album, This Is What The Truth Feels Like lands, Gwen is begging to put her out of her misery, but only begins her new love interest (is that you Blake Shelton?) makes it hurt so good. Without a lemon in the bunch of singles she’s released so far, nothing but great expectations for the remainder of the album.
5. Dancing On My Own by Calum Scott
It’s a version that smacks of popularity after appearing in a music competition television show, but, like, a really stand out one. And alas, if the shoe fits you might as well where it, Calum Scott having gotten started during 2015’s cycle of Britain’s Got Talent. Hearing his version of Robyn’s Dancing On My Own is like visiting an old friend and catching up right where you left off, albeit the tone of this version is more piano, a little less dance-y.
4. Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande
Larry David may only be able to summon her name as Ari-aria, but on Dangerous Woman Ariana lays her claim on pop music with a capital A. The track serves as a coming into to her own, much in the way of fellow former child star Selena Gomez showed growth on her latest album Revival. Ariana’s album of the same name hits on May 20, 2106. but we can anticipate another single, Be Alright, next week. For a sneak peek, check out her performance on SNL.
3. Marathon Man by Bear Hands
Think you’re the baddest bitch? Think twice says Bear Hands on their latest, singing about running away from nothing ever happening and those insufferable sods who don’t realize the level of their basic-ness, running for so long eventually there’s a transformation into the marathon man. Subtle disses play so well in indie electro tunes; this one plays especially well in the midst of long car rides.
2. Dusty Trails by Lucius
Our first taste of Lucius’s album Good Grief was with the howling Born Again Teen. On Dusty Trails the band kicks back a bit, easily sounding like a lost Fleetwood Mac song. The track closes out the album in an equally whimsy and haunting manner, musing “Everyone’s around right now, and I’m still alone.” Proving the song sounds just as good live in between filing shelves, check out the magic here.
1.Good As Hell by Lizzo
With four long months of winter behind us and the dawn of longer daylight hours, one needs the proper song to put that extra spring in your step. Lizzo makes a convincing case with a hair toss and a check of her nails, which promises to give you fresh out the salon freshness with every listen. Yes Lawd, there’s even some inspirational phrases like ‘boss up and change your life’ to get you moving again too. This track was born ready for sunny days with the windows rolled down.
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