MUST LISTEN 053
Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like Salome, Sesame Girl, and, Jordana. Turn on, tune in, and zone out.
Push Me Away (feat. Magdalena Bay)
Jordana’s expansive sound makes her a standout star in the bedroom-pop world. Her new track “Push Me Away” featuring Magdalena Bay is a gritty, melodic rock jam. The track is filled with distorted guitar and synth-pop sounds, which can be credited to MELVV and Jai Wolf who are credited as the co-producers. Jordana’s moody lyrics touch on a friendship that ran both hot and cold and the emotional impact that had on her. Be sure to check out the video for “Push Me Away” as well, featuring both Jordana and the members of Magdalena Bay.
Ready (feat. mwami)
Salome is an artist on the rise. After releasing her debut EP in 2020, the Ontario native is back with a new single titled “Ready”. The track features a verse from mwami, a rapper-singer, producer, and visual artist from Kampala, Uganda. The track is filled with wavy production and a catchy beat. Salome is pushing boundaries and shaping the R&B space with her music. She expresses her own truth through her lyrics, and she has such a versatile sound. We will be impatiently waiting to see what Salome has next in-store.
Get Up
Sesame Girl’s “Get Up” is the perfect soundtrack to a sunny spring afternoon. This airy track is the debut single for the dream-pop four-piece group, hailing out of Australia. “Get Up” arrives alongside an official video featuring the whole group. The joyous visuals perfectly match the vibe of the single. We’re looking forward to hearing more tracks off of the groups’ upcoming EP.
Did Me Wrong
Blending a variety of genres, including indie, rock, and rap, Terry Presume has been changing the game with each release. “Did Me Wrong” is the latest single from the singer and rapper, and it does not disappoint. The artist never fails to write a catchy hook that’s easy to listen to but also feels deeply personal. The accompanying visuals fit perfectly with the country-inspired production on the track. Terry is seen walking through the streets of his hometown of Nashville in the video directed by Quincy Banks.
what was the last thing u said (feat. glaive)
Aldn and glaive, two of the biggest names in hyper-pop, teamed up to release their highly-anticipated track titled “what was the last thing u said”. Aldn’s introspective and reflective lyrics are accompanied by layers of electronic-based organs and synths. The track is accompanied by an abstract video that is definitely worth checking out. Both of these artists have been committed to creating diverse sounds that push boundaries, and this track comes during an exciting time for hyper-pop as a whole.
Two
Zuli Jr. has been releasing a handful of singles in anticipation of his forthcoming album titled Stop It God. coming out in May. “Two” is one of the stand-out singles that showcases the artist's ability to blend R&B and pop sounds to create a sound of his own. His dream-filled vocals are accompanied by lunch instrumentation. The beat switch towards the end of the track takes on a harder tone and distorted sound adds another layer to the theme of the song.
Rinse Repeat
The Los Angeles native is putting his all into his new music, and you can tell. Gyyps is oozing with confidence on his latest release titled “Rinse Repeat”. The rapper delivers a catchy flow over bouncy production. The track is filled with energy and the pitched-down outro is a nice switch up. Gyyps is definitely one to keep an eye out for this year, and be sure to check out his full project titled “Out Of This World!” coming out at the end of April.
Slide Thru
Mills is fresh off of the release of his new eight-song project titled Train Of Thoughts. “Slide Thru” is a standout track off of the project. Mills' buttery vocals complement the smooth guitar and soft beats by producer Rykeyz. The singer/songwriter’s flirty and playful lyrics are made for easy listening. The entire project is strong as a whole and showcases Mills’ versatility. This artist is definitely in it for the long haul, and we are excited to hear more from him in the future.
KaEL
Add It Up
Alt-R&B artist KaEl releases his new single “Add It Up,” a lofi-R&B track that tells the story of a relationship that has reached its breaking point. Fusing a driving, sparse dancehall beat with ethereal keys, the sonics provide the bedrock for a tale of late-night betrayal and the back and forth transgressions of a relationship utterly devoid of trust.