Now Listening: This Week's Tracks
Margot Polo - “Can You Hear Me?”
In a dazzling and upbeat display of his emotions, David Provenzano, otherwise known as Margot Polo, releases a solo project he constructed during Quarantine. The sunny psychedelic and indie-pop-rock track “Can you hear me?” is blended with raw drums, hazy guitars, and vibrant electric bass.
While most people started picking up different hobbies during the Pandemic, Provenzano seized the opportunity to write, record, produce and mix this personal song about one of the most challenging years of his life: 2020. “Can you hear me?” is the essence of his thoughts and feelings swirling around in his head during the isolating time COVID-19 brought.
James Blake - “Famous Last Words”
If you haven’t heard of James Blake, you are obviously living under a rock. The Grammy award winning artist releases his new single, “Famous Last Words.” One thing that always sticks out from his music is Blake’s vocals. They are strong yet sensitive and we can definitely hear that in this new single. “Famous Last Words” is his third track from his upcoming fifth studio album, Friends That Break Your Heart. With singles as treats, we only know James Blake will outdo himself. So go listen to “Famous Last Words” and bring yourself into the atmosphere that is James Blake.
BOYO - “Escape Plan”
BOYO sound is unique from the start to the present. It’s something that you’ll often hear in others but it will never be quite the same as BOYO. Their new track “Escape Plan” is inspired by the early 2000s and we can totally hear it. It feels like a song you’d find in a 2000s movie soundtrack where the character is realizing a lot about themselves. The new track is accompanied by second single, “We Never Turn Our Lights Off,” that has that same cinematic indie soundtrack feel. With some lo-fi mixed with inspiration from The Strokes, Interpol and The Walkman, “Escape Plan” is the song that will tie our fall together. It’s both sweet and bitter but euphoric and energetic.
Plant Dad x N A E - “12 Rounds”
“12 Rounds” is the kind of song we need on these past gloomy warm days. The track flows so smoothly as the vocals move the song swiftly. It’s a catchy song that you’ll have stuck in your heard all day. Plant Dad and N A E wrote this song via FaceTime during quarantine. The song is about two toxic lovers wanting to be better for each other but being stuck in the toxic cycle. Slightly relatable in many areas, the 80s synth feel of this is what captivates you the most. They truly outdid themselves in this melody that you’ll be dancing around in no time.
Jay Summer - “Tarmac”
Written and created out of pure honesty, describing hardships and conviction— Jay Summer releases his brand new single “Tarmac”. The track mentions his experience taking off entirely leaving his old life behind in order to pursue his dream. In the song he speaks of “tickets on the dash”, “nights sleeping parked downtown”, and promising himself it’ll only go up from here. Summer’s determination and drive for his dream is transparent with every heartfelt and real lyric in his track. At the end of October, Summer is set to release the rest of his project called Shade, which includes “Tarmac” as well as 9 other tracks!
Lena Minder - “Stolen Love”
“Stolen Love” is a dreamscape to a fairy world of green. The slow and sweet song is moved by Lena Minder’s vocals that feel reminiscent of another era. She utilizes different vocal tones throughout the song to captivate the listener and take us on an adventure. This was my introduction to Lena Minder and I can’t help but loop the song over and over. Listen to “Stolen Love” for a sweet introduction to her music.
Daulton Hopkins - “Pretty Obsession”
Curating a melody that you’ll be humming for days, Daulton Hopkins released “Pretty Obsession” on Sept. 15. Introducing a gentle but upbeat rhythm, the pleasant contrast from the lighter music beats to the lyrical undertone of the song’s message provides a glance inside Hopkin’s Mind. Reminiscing and analyzing his situation, “Pretty Obsession” is about a relationship, taking him in every direction and getting carried away with love.
Airy and light, Hopkin’s vocals intermix with dreamy synths and drums throughout the track: perfect for fall nights and calming thoughts.
Greer - “Happy People”
Greer are back with a brand new cathartic single, “Happy People”! The Southern California band churn out yet another certified bop that proves they are a band beyond their years. Despite the global pandemic, Greer kept pushing and never stopped creating. When discussing “Happy People”, bassist Seth states, “a self-reflection on bitterness and resentment, and trying to become a better person out of it. I’ve struggled with feeling easily angered by a lot of things, especially given what we experienced in quarantine, so writing this song was a therapeutic experience.” A relatable song showcasing their abilities as a band to put together something with substance and still have people jumping around in their room singing along. With the single release, the band have also announced a date for their upcoming EP, Happy People EP, out November 5th!
Jackson Craig - “Disguise” ft. Lillimure
In this soothingly catchy track, “Disguise” by Jackson Craig ft. Lillimure, silky vocals blend with background horn and soft electric bass. Capturing that blissful and strange mix of feelings when you feel your happiest and yet know that moment can not last forever, the two harmonize with warm responses to each other.
Attempting to tell both sides to this happy yet gray story, Craig knew instantly that Lillimure’s sweet and gentle voice would fit perfectly with the atmosphere of this track. As his first single since July 2020, Listeners can excitedly hope for more music from him as the year pushes on.
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