MUST LISTEN 074
Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a compilation of new music that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like Alex Slay, Park Hye Jin, and Spencer. Turn on, tune in, and zone out.
Breakups are inevitable, but at least we have no shortage of songs about heartache to get us through trying times. On “No Direction” Spencer. continues to wear his heart on his sleeve. As the third and final single of his album, Are U Down?, the artist closes out the introduction to his debut project with a splash.
“Remember” is a strange yet alluring song; the Norwegian duo Smerz releases another masterpiece that is full of mystery. The empty and melancholy instrumentation is accompanied by member Henriette Motzfeldt echoing Catharina Stoltenberg’s lines throughout the song as if they are a single entity.
Don’t let the bubbly beat fool you. The elusive John Glacier enchants and sucks you into her subconscious in her latest single, “Icing.” With the dreamy soundscape and calming vocals, the rapper impresses and is inevitably cementing her place in the UK music scene.
“Let’s Sing Let’s Dance” is a moody dance track that opens Park Hye Jin’s debut album, Before I Die. The project, which is entirely performed, produced, and written by the artist, exceeds expectations of the fans she’s attracted over the past few years with her acclaimed EPs. It presents the most complete vision of her artistry.
With the release of her debut EP Belly, GINGE reflects on womanhood, self confidence, and standing your ground. Her vocals hit a soulful, jazzy twang on “Trip Down” as she lyrically takes us on a journey through her inner world. Although the Dutch singer-songwriter is an ocean away, this release doesn’t feel foreign and hits closer to home than one would expect.
The cruise ship singer-turned indie R&B artist releases his latest work, “Deep End.” With influences from Stevie Wonder and Anderson Paak, Alex Slay is a rule-breaker. The Nashville-based artist continues to push through the noise to showcase his raw talent and dedication to the craft.
Hannah Cohen’s nymphlike vocals resonate throughout “All I Wanted.” The artist reminisces on moments spent with her lover and reflects on the anticipation of being with them. We eagerly await what Cohen has to offer in the near future.
Born in Seoul and raised in Tokyo, the DJ releases a sparkling and refreshing track alongside her 2021 EP, The Light, The Water. YonYon also works to promote the careers of Asian artists with her participation in The Link and founding the booking agency BRIDGE; she is truly at the forefront of changing the music industry.