https://youtu.be/ZBeW-qHD70c It legitimately feels like yesterday that The Novembers dropped their show-stopping "Today" EP, and here they are already beginning a new era in 2019 with a digital single that's drowned in the Nine Inch Nails influence. Not that I'm complaining. Bring on the new album!
【check!】evadney / I think of being in love
https://youtu.be/oqND3_tf3tQ I was tipped off to this (thanks backstreetjoe!), and I've never felt more compelled to share a song. It's above and beyond magnificent, an experience right from the first second that builds and transports you to musical nirvana. Evadney really fuckin' did that.
【check!】unperfect / gots to give the girl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si954EdfMNQ Okay well, here's the Xenomania-produced girl group's debut (or just promo/buzz?) single. I guess it's okay, nothing marvelous. A little catchy, but I want MORE.
【check!】gesaffelstein + the weeknd / lost in the fire
https://youtu.be/ZGDGdRIxvd0 Okay I wanted to like this because Gesaffelstein is involved but The Weeknd ruined it with those horrendous lyrics. "She can ride in top of your face while I fuck you straight"? Disgusting and *slightly* homophobic. I'll wait for the instrumental to leak, but if you can put aside the dumbass writing you should... Continue Reading →
【check!】plastic picnic / well wasted
https://youtu.be/DLXn2Ft03BY Plastic Picnic release another jangly single, but this one dials up the emotional angst and psych/synth influence. The middle eight is particularly strong, a breakdown that builds upon itself (first with vocal, percussion and ambient synth, before bringing back the guitars) until exploding right back into the chorus.
【check!】lana del rey / hope is…
https://youtu.be/rY2LUmLw_DQ Uhh, I'm admittedly not into much of Lana's music but she's dropped this new single (with a really long emo title lol) and it's..... cool if you're into this sort of thing? I don't know, I fell asleep 30 seconds in. But do as you will.
【check!】lizzo / juice
Lizzo drops the first mega bop of 2019! "Juice" is funky, retro and full of potential smash factor. I can't get it out of my head. Make sure you watch the whole video too! I'm absolutely enamored with the throwback production of it all.
【check!】small chair / our mural at the park
Houston's Small Chair is back with an airy, wistful cut of dreamy loneliness that would sound right at home soundtracking a romantic moment in a Gregg Araki film (and if you know me, you know I adore myself an Araki film). Stream "Our mural at the park" on Apple Music. Catch them live this Saturday... Continue Reading →
【check!】pizzicato five / 24 decembre
Today's the only day you can blast this and enjoy maximum holiday cheer, get to it. You'd better watch out, you better not cry, come on everybody, it's time to celebrate!
Manabu Madix