MUST LISTEN 066
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 Tinashe, LIFE ELSEWHERE, and chuala. Turn on, tune in, and zone out.
Tinashe
Los Angeles native Tinashe, releases her latest single “I Can See The Future” off of her highly anticipated album, 333. This self-produced sultry tune gives a glimpse into the superstar’s upcoming era, with the track beaming with confidence as Tinashe talks her shit knowing exactly what she wants while leaving us wanting more.
The Asian-American pair known as LIFE ELSEWHERE, is making waves as LA’s newest mysterious pop duo. With their hard-to-resist beats accompanied by their unapologetically dark lyrics, we can witness it first hand in their latest single, “SO BAD.” We can promise you that it’ll be a song to add to your favorite playlist.
Berlin-based chuala is an artist not afraid to diffuse genre boundaries and push taboo topics to the forefront of her music, and her single “FMR” is a prime example of that. The song takes shape around female sexuality but from the perspective of asserting it, rather than protecting it. In today’s world it’s vital to have artists like chuala, giving space to challenge sexual norms through art.
Hailing from Wisconsin, singer-songwriter Unusual Demont delivers his latest single, “Vanta,” off of his debut EP, Hues. The significance of the song title represents the name of the deepest hue of black, fitting the punk and grunge energy from this track. Unusual Demont wrote and recorded Vanta in one night, mirroring the feeling of a rough break up. We enjoy this new sound accompanied by his flawless singing voice, and are tuned in for all the other hits in his upcoming EP.
Latina singer-songwriter, Elena Rose, is a passionate storyteller to have on your radar. In her most recent single, “Picachu,” the young artist effortlessly crafts a bi-lingual love song. The track’s hypnotizing backdrop beat is the perfect combination to the easy to learn lyrics. We know this is only the beginning for Elena Rose and cannot wait to see what future projects are in store for her.
Luis Eduardo Barragán, better known as Méne, is a singer and producer hailing from Monterrey, Mexico. In his latest single with Mathilde Sobrino, the duo flawlessly sing a captivating love song in Spanish. The track has both Mathilde and Méne questioning what they’ve done to deserve each other, a raw and honest song about the feeling of being in love. We are excited to see Méne’s career unfold in the Latin music scene.
Hailing from Miami, Florida, Nokki Cabrera is a Cuban-American singer, songwriter, model, and actress. Nokki’s music is a combination of Cuban salsa, American pop, and southern hip-hop trap undertones, all of which we can experience in a single off of her debut EP, Trap Salsa.
The England-born, Jersey-raised indie-pop original Kid Hastings is back again with an upbeat, sultry single “Come Back Sweet.” Hastings explores the giddy feeling of passion at first sight and the fulfilling nature of love that builds over time: a sonic time-lapse of his current year-long relationship.
Australian artist, Benji Lewis, returns with a stunning new single “polaroids” which has him teaming up with songwriter/actor Inbar Lavi. This warm and comforting track is one of those songs that will be the perfect soundtrack to your summertime memories with its nostalgic electro-chill pop sounds.