Now Listening: This Week's Tracks

Music

Mar 1

By Holly Alvarado, Sharon Lazo, Astrid Ortega & Lanna Ruiz

Christian Blue - “LuvDrunk”

Christian Blue, the multi-talented and multi-instrumentalist, expands his anti-pop domain with the release “Luv Drunk” that just dropped as of last week. “Luv Drunk” is the ultimate testament to Blue’s ability to layering his unorthodox vocal lines over psychedelic tones, building a playful aroma. The Los Angeles-based artist etches the perfect use of pop, r&b, and edgy guitars into one capacity. Following up with the success of “Leave It Unlocked” and “One Beer (MF Doom Tribute)”, Blue enters the music realm once again with a breezy funk-falsetto anthem that came just in time for the spring season. Blue has remained on Luna’s radar since the beginning and it continues to be a treat watching him expand his discography and showcase his creativity.

Josh Fudge - “FEEL LIKE”

A song to start off your week with a little more energy, Josh Fudge’s new single, “FEEL LIKE,” will have you up on your feet moving around seamlessly. With different layers of groovy basslines, lush synths, mesmerizing drums and sweet vocals, “FEEL LIKE” captures that sense of hopeless euphoria when you’re left so in love with someone. The 18-year-old songwriter, vocalist and instrumentalist has been in love with music since the age of four but started to release his own music in March of 2020. Since then, he’s been featured on Spotify’s Fresh Finds, Lo-fi indie and Study Break playlists. After dropping “FEELS LIKE,” Fudge has been featured on additional playlists and editorials. We’re not surprised, “FEELS LIKE” is the best song to encapsulate the sound and energy Josh Fudge is aiming for. Listen to the newest single and get sent into a world of memories after hearing his first, “woo!”

stefan - “I can’t sleep”

A new release from Stefan, “I can’t sleep” brings a soft somber vibe throughout the simplistic song. Stephen sings about the memories of the past that create an environment in your head where you can’t sleep, oftentimes reminiscing in the past. This is a feeling shared among many people throughout the world and “I can’t sleep” gives comfort to those feeling similarly. Throughout the song, Stephen talks about the feeling of wanting to be set free, pleading for answers, but soon realizes his emotions are up to him. Ending the song on a small guitar solo, the track emits sad but content energy that folks should keep an eye out for in the future as we look forward to more from Stefan.

Inmy Sleep - “April Showers”

In her debut single “April Showers”, singer-songwriter Immy Sleep creates a bittersweet song about missing an individual you love and care about. Not only did she write the song, but she produced it herself in the comfort of her bedroom. “April Showers” is a velvety, soft song with poetic lyrics that anyone can identify with due to our current worldwide situation. Missing someone is a universal feeling that has only been emphasized greatly due to the pandemic. However, with her song and mellow voice, Immy Sleep is able to place a blanket of comfort on the listener that soon is closer than we think.

Piper King - “October Sun”

Long Beach, California based singer-songwriter Piper King, releases her brand new dream pop single “October Sun”. This is her second single release after her debut single “My World” was released back in January. Along with writing her own songs, King is also a self taught producer, as well as an opera singer, and music therapist; one can definitely claim music just runs through her veins. In her song “October Sun” she sings about change—about it being an inevitable factor in all our lives that we cannot control. With her ethereal vocals and promising lyrics she is able to project the feeling of being kissed by the sun and look back on the people and places that have come and gone in her life and cherish the unpredictability of life.

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