This week was all about getting moving again as the freshest season of them all arrives. There were plenty different options for your personal method of grooving; for the metalhead in you Rob Zombie provides a ‘Hideous Exhibition’ submitted for your approval, M83 shows you the meaning of a synth heavy version of ‘Solitude,’ and ZAYN makes his case for king of the groove with yet another single release, this time referencing that time ‘BeFoUr.”
Only you can make the call of what really inspires the groove in you; head over to Spotify for every ounce of new freshness this week. As always we keep a pulse on new music recent history, check out New Music Friday All Stars for the complete rundown.
10. Drunk In The Morning by Lukas Graham
Lukas Graham and his band of cronies (though the band is just known under the lead singer’s name) are huge in their native Denmark, and are showing the rest of the world that being drunk in the morning is a universal experience. The band creates a soulful horn and piano experience, so much so that you’d swear they were singing about something heavier than drunk dialing. Though it references early morning, this one is more suited for your afternoon commute back home.
9. Back Home by Kill J
After delighting fans and drawing in new admirers with last year’s empowering indie anthem “You’re Good But I’m Better,” we now celebrate the release of Kill J’s full LP, Quasi. The vibe steers us in a different direction, but the infectious hooks and eternal smoothness is still there on Back Home. Throwing in a little bittersweet cacophony, Kill J paints a picture of struggling to find the path back home amidst the curves life throws at you.
8. Young Blood by Only Girl
With a pureness that could shatter even the coldest of hearts, Only Girl streams in a higher consciousness using the simple instrument of her voice. Equal vibes of gospel and pop, Only Girl has said that Young Blood is about “the ever-changing nature of love throughout a long-term relationship, and the realization that the love you have with someone after many years together is going to be very different to the love you had when you first met.” The love still radiates.
7. Fragile by Kygo, Labrinth
They come from two very far away worlds; one evokes a tropical location, while the other coming from a place of rich emotion and vulnerability. But in the end Kygo shows that he knows how to make it work- just take a look at his track record with Stole The Show and Firestone. On Fragile Labrinth supplies emotions coming from a place of vulnerability and Kygo the beats, naturally, and the result has got us feeling a little fragile, fragile. The track has powerful ballad written all over it, one to play the next time you need to crank it up and let it out.
6. Be Alright by Ariana Grande
As promised in last week’s countdown, Ms. Grande has another ace hidden up her sleeve in the form of Be Alright. If Dangerous Woman signifies artistic range and growth, Be Alright advises the world at large that she can still break it down on the dance floor, and every little thing? It’s gonna be alright. Fans will be clamoring for that new album after a release like this, but unfortunately the drop date is still set (as of right now anyway) for May 20.
5. What You Talking About by Peter Bjorn & John
There’s no denying that Peter Bjorn and John know their way around that particular brand of catchy indie pop; anyone whose familiar with Young Folks will surely agree. Alas now ten years later after Young Folks (gasp!) the band shows in their latest project they know how to keep it turned it up. What You Talking About? is as predicted aggressive and forthright, for once giving you a reason to rejoice over miscommunication.
4. FML by K.Flay
Three little words can say so much, even more so when they’re a commonly used abbreviation. On FML K.Flay describes living out her dreams every night, but the next morning when she opens up her eyes, well, things aren’t so nice. It’s an interesting take on things, putting it on you the listener if she if she has a wild party night life, or if this is simply something that takes place in the REM cycle. In any case, it’s a common sentiment in modern life, and in her pounding, relatable manner it takes the edge off knowing even rock stars can feel this way.
3. Temple by Baauer, M.I.A., G-Dragon
If you didn’t know heavy hitters were on the track, from the first moments you might have wondered that you’ve stumbled upon a relaxing spa soundtrack, as the voice leads you in a guided meditation. But faster than you can say bouty bouty bouty bow the song morphs into a hypnotic weirdness that each contributor is known for. The track finds its place on Aa, Baauer’s debut album, which gets by with a little help from other friends like Pusha T, Future, and Leikeli47.
2. Welcome To The Show by Adam Lambert
In this the holy year of the last run of American Idol, it’s fitting Adam Lambert would make one final appearance promoting a new track as one of the show’s most famous alumni. On Welcome To The Show it feels like a look back at the fame that his appearance inspired, from hit singles, well received albums, and that stint he did with Queen. It’s a fantastic celebration of all that he’s experienced, a ‘Welcome’ that doubles as a fitting goodbye.
1. No Broken Hearts by Bebe Rexha, Nicki Minaj
A star studded collaboration that’s for sure, as Bebe Rexha pairs up with yet another hip hop heavyweight, this time in the form of Nicki Minaj y’all. The song itself is a little slower pace for the club, but only slowing down long enough to let you know there will be no crying in the club tonight. The song grows on you until you don’t even realize you’re jamming all the way out. Perfect for a primer before a night out.
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