Now Listening: This Week's Tracks

 

Chloe Lilac - “10 Things”

Brooklyn-based artist Chloe Lilac releases her new single, “10 Things,” an edgy introduction to her music. In “10 Things,” Chloe Lilac blends smooth and exciting rock elements with the sound of indie pop. Through the song, she touches on the rough edges of a friendship fallout. She grabs you with the notes of the guitar in the beginning and pulls you in with the melody through her vocals. Chloe Lilac is someone you can find a part to obsess over in her music. With a new project coming soon this fall, “10 Things” leaves us with an anticipation for more.

Blaketheman1000 - “Ibuprofen”

Fun elements with energetic effects, Blaketheman1000 makes pop music that you’ll have stuck in your head all day. “Ibuprofen” is the newest single that takes you back to an era of pop that felt innocent. With synth traits and sounds reminiscent of video game instrumentals, “Ibuprofen” flows by so fast you’ll be playing it all over again. Blaketheman1000’s music is the kind you’ll find so unique that you can’t help but really love it. Listen to “Ibuprofen” and keep an ear out for new Blaketheman1000, an introduction you need.

Young & Sick - “CICADAS”

Right from the opening minute, “CICADAS” delivers spring into your ears. The entire song is an operatic, R&B explosion of musicality that will make you sit right up, ready to let the Young & Sick revive your senses. The beat is something that sticks out the most. It’s a biomimicry inspired instrumental as if the chirps of birds were able to create a soulful tune. I’ll be listening to this song whenever I am ready to feel alive again as the winter pushes against the days to come. Can’t wait to dream of cicadas tonight. 

Lifehouse - “Static”

Flowing right through you, “Static,” is a sweet and cinematic sounding song by Lifehouse. Emerging from the early 2000s with pop mixed punk, the band is hitting a new sound that is reminiscent of early 2000s indie with a hint of modern pop. “Static” starts off with instrumentals so sweet before introducing exciting elements that keep you engaged throughout the whole song. If you’re looking for a new band to do a discog dive of, Lifehouse is it.

Delights - “Monday”

As summer ends and the longing for it to stay presents itself, Delights new song, “Monday,” is a sweet way to keep that summer feel longer. With glittery guitar notes and drums that keep you moving, “Monday” sounds like the indie rock song you play on a sunny day. Delights create a sincere atmosphere with their music and the overall feel of “Monday” is a warm introduction to the goodness they radiate.

Analog Dog - “Saw Your Face”

“Saw Your Face” is the multi-genre bliss you’re looking for. With elements reminiscent of The Byrds and The Beatles mixed with Khruangbin and The Strokes, Analog Dog makes music that is generated by everything you love. “Saw Your Face” has a certain groove that becomes addicting, a song to play on loop. The track was written about a dream where you see someone that no longer is in your life but you wish they were. It’s up to you on how to interpret it and that’s the best kind of music out there. Dive into their discography and enjoy “Saw Your Face.”

Alex Slay - “Deep End”

Nashville-based R&B artist Alex Slay brings us his new single, “Deep End,” a smooth track with a groove we can’t get enough of. Inspired by artists like Stevie Wonder and Anderson Paak, it’s not surprise Alex Slay has the ability to transfer his ideas to music seamlessly. Combining elements from genres like Jazz to Neo-soul to R&B with hints of indie pop, Alex is meant to rise to the top of the charts. “Deep End” is an instant favorite that we couldn’t help but tap our feet to and move our heads to. It’s a song that makes your body react and coming across something like that is rare. Keep up with Alex Slay and listen to “Deep End” to bring some light in to your day.

Kumala - “(Lunar In The) Summertide”

Kumula is a balance between sweet and slow. “(Lunar In The) Summertime” is a track to fill up your night with a breath of fresh air. Throughout the song, Kumula utilizies every element possible and does it so well you can’t help to be obsessed with every single note in the song. As the chorus goes on and you reach the middle of the song, her vocals bring up a mellow feeling in your body that becomes addicting. Kumula is everything to expect from indie pop right now and someone to keep an ear out for.

The Grand Mess - “Think Of Me”

Canadian born, Brooklyn based singer songwriter, The Grand Mess releases his new single “Think Of Me”. A brooding song with plaintive lyrics that go alongside a music video where you can feel that suffocating induced anxiety of not being able to help someone and the lack of closeness. According to The Grand Mess, “With this song and video, I wanted to explore the difficulty in helping someone out of a depressive state, especially when you are in the same cold, dark place. It explores how no matter what is said or done, the only thing that you can do is just be there, which has been a challenge this past year and a half.” From the beginning, to the very last seconds of the song, the listener is able to feel the passion in his deep, honey like vocals and understand the words he’s saying to a T. 

Dunebug - “Lie To Me”

Manchester-based artist Dunebug presents her brand new single “Lie to Me”. A beautifully tragic song about a walking on eggshells-type relationship that's disguised with dreamlike, hazy vocals and instrumentation. Dunebug is a solo project by bedroom pop artist Chi Limpiroj, who is a self-taught producer and creates her own work right in her bedroom. The single is accompanied by a music video that makes you feel as if you're in Northern Italy rolling around in vineyard-covered hills in the summer. The visuals embody the lyrics with such ease and with it being shot on a 16mm gives it even more of that soft effect to bring it all together and create such a charming piece.

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