Now Listening: This Week's Tracks
By Astrid Ortega & Isabella Vega
Dan Croll - “Yesterday”
Liverpool-based Dan Croll makes music that is unique in every way. Dan Croll tends to explore sonically, and every song he approaches is like a tiny little adventure to see what he can find and make. Creating music that can flow between many genres is a gift that not all can acquire, and make it something people can enjoy in many moods. Dan Croll’s “Yesterday” is a soft, melodic song that feels like a nice warm breeze. The guitar notes and well, any notes or instruments in general in this song, are subtle, but you’ll be well aware of them that it makes the flow of the song, and Croll’s vocals blend perfectly with the flow of the song where its what makes this song rich in feeling.
Johnny Goth - “The Better Place”
Johnny Goth doesn’t disappoint in creating powerful and exciting music, never failing to approach his music with his own taste and personality. The goth aesthetic that Johnny Goth brings is what makes his music special and really only something he can do. “The Better Place” is a slow and melodic song with vocals sounding angelic but being paired with the sound of chains and creepy synths, the song is a masterpiece. It’s a little nightmare in a song, but one that you won’t be scared away from. Johnny Goth has an interesting and exciting discography that we love and hope you can all check out!
Langva - “If I Had To”
On “If I Had To”, Norweigen bedroom pop producer Langva proves he’s so much more than what he is now. Moody vocals are mixed in with a groovy synth beat that’ll since your heart to your stomach within seconds, exploding into a falsetto in the chorus in a rush of emotions. The cover art shows Langva isolated in the desert, looking out towards the horizon as if just waiting for the newest peak to soar over. The song is a beautifully crafted ode to unrequited love, wrapped in a beat that belongs directly on an MTV hits playlist
Tennis - “How to Forgive”
Cosmic imagery and a touch of 70s flair is the basis for the Denver-based band Tennis’ newest track. Made of a husband and wife duo, Tennis is ushering in a new era of their music, complete with the soul-shattering soprano of Alanis Moore, the lead singer, and the production arrangements of Patrick Riley. The band describes the track as a palette cleanser, in terms of lyrics, from the band’s previous track and sets a more forgiving vibe. Matching guitar pitches to sync in with the drums, Tennis creates a moment of synchronicity to soundtrack your blues.
