From the Inbox: 35 Songs of the Week (June 21, 2021)
It’s officially summer!
So if you’re trying to give your music library a bit of a makeover to coincide with the changing of the seasons, then you’ve come to the right place! 35 of the week’s best track are here for you to enjoy.
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Little Simz – Rollin Stone
With her new album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert arriving September 3rd, UK rap icon Little Simz is back with her latest offering “Rollin Stone”. Filled with swagger, rigid beats, and grime-influenced intensity, the confident and hard-hitting 2-part track is an exciting new taste from the upcoming collection.
BGR – Drill Flow
UK grime artist BGR collaborated with Turkish Dcypha for the energizing new track “Drill Flow”. Flaunting her skill as an emcee, her London style is reminiscent of Little Simz and Lady Leshurr.
Banggz – OPEN UP
Ottawa-based rapper/producer Banggz has dropped his new music video for the track “OPEN UP”. Diving into the consequences of a toxic relationship, the song is an exciting and impressive offering from an up and coming artist.
Tall Black Guy x Ozay Moore ft. Sean C. Johnson – MUD
Tall Black Guy & Ozay Moore, alongside contemporary gospel artist Sean C. Johnson, blend together hip-hop, funk, soul, and gospel on their new single “MUD”. With an irresistible live-band energy to the song, “MUD” features brass, soulful organs, and crisp funk-inspired percussion to build a strong foundation for some alternating rap verses.
Lil Seyi – Westside
Maryland born singer-songwriter Lil Seyi harnesses soulful electronica on exquisite new cut “Westside” released this summer through Kitsuné Musique. The bedroom produced began questioning his paradigm of the world after entering university, and envelopes his shifting understand of his surroundings with lo-fi electronica and tamed vocals.
Trav B Ryan – Taurus Woman
New York rapper Trav B Ryan is dipping into the world of astrology for his latest single “Taurus Woman”. Part of a series of tracks reflecting the different signs, the Taurus-referencing track is a sultry and pop-influenced hit with a booming bass line and lyric-filled performance.
TSHA ft. NIMMO – ONLYL
As a growing name in UK music world, TSHA has shared her latest single “ONLYL”, off her upcoming EP OnlyL, out August 27th. The genre-bending artist incorporates her love for club music on the new track, bringing out a rich Euro-inspired synth-beat with vocals courtesy of NIMMO.
Mal Blanc x She Is Jules – Hide & Seek
Dallas-based producer Mal Blanc and indie pop vocalist She Is Jules have shared their collaborative new single “Hide & Seek”. Influenced by detail-focused trap and dubstep with a psychedelic and electronica flavour, the new single is a genre-bending hit.
One-Eyed King – Bobby’s Scared Because He Took Some Drugs
Electro-pop artist One-Eyed King shared his mischievous and lighthearted debut single “Bobby Is Scared Because He Took Some Drugs”. The psych-pop track revolves around a catchy and pulsating dance beat, bringing out hints of more throwback legends such Fatboy Slim and The Prodigy while keeping things groovy and fun.
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Rat City ft. Isak Heim – Rather Be
Norwegian electro-pop act Rat City have collaborated with vocalist/producer Isak Heim for the funk-fusion hit “Rather Be”. Summer vibes and warm disco-tinged production give the track an infectious and booming presence made for outdoor parties.
The Lesson GK x DJ Premier – Boogie
New York City collective The Lesson GK have teamed up with DJ Premier for the groovy, nu-funk hit “Boogie”. Glistening electro flourishes and crisp rap verses create a dense and attention-grabbing combination where old school meets new school.
Matt FX ft. Melika – Pero No Tu Quiero
New York City producer and multi-faceted creative Matt FX has brought along vocalist Melika for his club-ready hit “Pero No Tu Quiero”. Influenced by warehouse raves deep house, contemporary R&B, and ’90s dance hits, the groovy and lush single reflects on the narcissism and passion of a relationship.
KLARK – Voodoo
San Fransisco Bay artist KLARK shared his queer-love story track “Voodoo”. Written about a relationship that transcends a pandemic and personal struggle, the house-pop hit finds the silver lining in a difficult situation, bringing out the summery sounds of electro-pop and dance music.
Conor Albert x Mac Ayres – Moonlight
London-based artist and producer Conor Albert will be unveiling a new project later this year titled Collage 2. Alongside the announcement, he has shared his new track “Moonlight” featuring vocalist and musical collaborator Mac Ayres. Albert’s signature guitar-lead electronica and jazz-house comes through on the new track.
Parliamo – Paul & Barry
Scottish collective Parliamo are set to release their debut EP The Parliamo Manifesto later this year. The young and emerging group are already picking up traction with their dense and layered indie rock, and their latest single “Paul & Barry” is an exciting example of their groovy, trip-hop inspired style.
Patrick Watson x Teresa Salgueiro – A Mermaid in Lisbon
Montreal indie singer-songwriter Patrick Watson has merged with Portuguese singer Teresa Salgueiro for a stunning 3-track collection A Mermaid In Lisbon. Backed by the Attacca Quartet from New York, the result is a cinematic and luscious avant-garde folktronica series with alternating verses in both English and Portuguese, and delicate string arrangements.
Florence Arman – Fever
Emerging singer-songwriter Florence Arman released her debut EP Out of the Blue over the weekend. Her latest single “Fever” is a powerful introduction courtesy of Arman’s velvet and delicate indie pop vocals as she sings about the pain of heartbreak and falling in love with the wrong person.
Brooke Turner – Too Much To Ask
Vancouver singer-songwriter Brooke Turner has made her transition from EDM to R&B with her new single “Too Much To Ask”. Her commanding vocals and crisp instrumentation effortlessly falls into place, as the young star shares similarities to the sugar-coated style of Ariana Grande.
RoseeLu – Got Me Feeling Like This
Copenhagen-based indie pop artist RoseeLu explores the feeling of losing oneself while in a passionate relationship. Her alt-pop energy brings together influences of contemporary pop punk and bedroom rock, making for an energetic and dynamic hit.
I, the Mountains – Wildflowers
Kitchener-based folk-pop outfit I, The Mountain have shared their latest single “Wildflowers”. Despite its intended origins as an electro-pop track, the band kept things familiar and organic, with their lush choruses and drifting instrumentation, in line with acts such as The Strumbellas and Said the Whale.
Snowy Band – Living With Myself
Melbourne-based musician and songwriter Liam “Snowy” Halliwell gathered his friends to form Snowy Band back in 2019, and now they are set to release their sophomore album Alternate Endings on August 27th. Leading the way is the hazy indie rock hit “Living With Myself”, as the group keep things lighthearted and easy-going with their lo-fi power chords and chilled delivery.
La Luz – In The Country
Los Angeles trio La Luz are back with their first bit of new material since the 2018 album Floating Features. Littered with ’70s psych-pop and lo-fi sweetness, “In the Country” is West Coast track about fleeing the city fo the serenity of the countryside.
sir Was – Waiting For the Weekend
Swedish producer and multi-instrumentalist, sir Was – a moniker for Joel Wästberg – is today sharing his new single, “Waiting For The Weekend”, which arrives in tandem with details of his third record, Let The Morning Come, out via Memphis Industries on October 15. The electronica-tinged track is propelled forward by his signature falsetto and simple, yet detail melodies, as he scatters some positivity into the airwaves.
Scotch Mist – anytime
New York City-based indie psych pop act Scotch Mist was inspired by ’90s alt rock acts such as Nirvana andBlur when writing his new single anytime”. The dslow=burning rock influences take on a different design under Scotch Mist, shifting into dreamy, echoing guitar pop and love-focused lyrics.
Royal Canoe – Feels Good
As the release July 9th release date of Winnipeg art-pop collective Royal Canoe‘s new album Sidelining approaches, the band have shared their new single “Feels Good”. Filled with a sunny swagger and chillstep vibe, the soul-tinged track is an anthem for the perfect summer night.
Arthur Moon – Chaos! Chaos! Chaos!
Brooklyn-based avant-pop act Arthur Moon, lead by multi-instrumentalist Lora-Faye Åshuvud, have released their rhythmic and glossy new single “Chaos! Chaos! Chaos!”. With moody undertones and a jazz-centered piano melody, the new single is a glowing and sensual track about queer love in the city and budding romances.
Hollow Coves – Blessings
Australian indie folk act Hollow Coves released their latest EP Blessings last week and from the collection is the sincere and delicate title track. Celebrating the goodness of life, the track is a reflective and on-the-nose appreciation of the people, places, and things most important.
Canyon City – Paris
Paul Johnson, better known as Canyon City, has shared his nostalgic new single “Paris”, the latest from an upcoming project. His sincere and rustic voice paints a picture as he brings together the charm of folk with the bright melodies of pop for an imaginative piece about flipping through old memories.
CHERITON – Canon
London-based singer-songwriter Nick Harrison has shared his latest single under his moniker CHERITON, “Canon”. A lovesong to the bone, the new track is an engulfing and charismatic piece that revolves around Harrison’s ear-pleasing and pop-friendly vocals as he professes his passion.
Hobo Johnson – I Want you Back
With his upcoming album The Revenge Of Hobo Johnson on the horizon, Hobo Johnson has shared his new single “I want you back”. His honest and candid delivery is going strong on the heartbreaking track.
Secondhand Sound – Knievel
Nashville-based act Secondhand Sound made a strong first impression with their crushing single “Dominoes” a few weeks back. Now, the four-piece have shared “Knievel”, a passionate alternative rock tune about a spontaneous and wild night with a woman with a big personality.
Nothing Special – Four Years Later
GTA-based alternative rock group Nothing Special reflect on their high school days on the punk-pop track “Four Years Later”. Hints of Bowling For Soup come to mind as the group lament over punchy guitars and drums before heading into the next chapter of their lives.
Wayword – Firebird
Los Angeles-based pop punk/garage rock act Wayword have shared their new single “Firebird”. Influenced by the ’00s alt-rock scene, the gritty lo-fi guitars and West Coast surf-punk power pop give an infectious and charming energy that is rounded out by sing-along-ready choruses and homestyle production.
Talkless – While I’m In It
Brazilian-American artist Talkless has shared his debut single “While I’m In It”. Teetering between underground punk and grunge, the track is lead by a crunchy bass line and Talkless’ distorted vocals for a contemporary release.
HEALTH & Tyler Bates ft. Chino Moreno – ANTI-LIFE
Industrial act HEALTH have shared their new collaboration with Tyler Bates and Chino Moreno as the latest contribution to the Dark Knights: Death Metal soundtrack. The slow-burning metal track takes on the morecinematic and moody elements of the genre with pulsating percussion and dripping guitar effects.
