Weekly Roundup
Roundup by Carson Huffer
“Glue” is gigi’s newest emotional power-ballad, featuring her skyrocketing vocals as she discusses the period of her life where she experienced a breakup and the loss of her sister in rapid succession. A vicious cycle of grief birthed “Glue”, which can only be described as soul-shattering for me. If you only listen to one track from this round up, make it this one.
stay close to me by Adam Paddock and Katie Lynne Sharbaugh
TikTok proves to yet again create incredible collaborations through the combination of Adam Paddock and Katie Lynne Sharbaugh on new track “stay close to me”. The folk pop energy of the track blends perfectly with Adam and Katie’s vocals, and the heartfelt story found within the lyricism of staying with one another and connecting creates a perfect soundtrack of love for the fall.
Jordyn Tareaz has created an intimate and honest ballad for the ages with new single “Can’t Talk”. Exploring her emotional battle between what she wants and what she needs, “Can’t Talk” features fleeting synth, explosive drums, and comforting piano to perfectly compass the decisions being made through Tareaz’s lyricism.
Heaven Let The Lights Go Down by Serena Laurel
A loving ode to the loss of a relationship no longer serving her, “Heaven Let The Lights Go Down” is an easy and beautiful new bedroom pop song from Serena Laurel. Laurel’s voice is passionate through distinct tones that keep you pulled in for more, even as she sings “close the door when you leave”.
A Woman Is A War by Leah Lawson
Leah Lawson’s debut album Flood House finds pure genius in “A Woman Is A War”. A passionate and raw eulogy of her own happiness and comfort, Leah comments on the various ways women are put down by society while still finding her own love of being a woman. This track is brutally honest and resonant for women who struggle to find the surface under the weight of the world.
Art-pop finds a sonic home in the hands of NYC duo mmeadows, and new single “Baby-By” cements the perfect blend mmeadows creates. “Baby-By” is equal parts innovative, subtle, and seductive as it builds from a whisper into full strength vocally. This is my first introduction to mmeadows, but I already cannot wait to see what this duo does next.
Bouncing between the various cultures and experiences she has experienced in life, “Free” finds Nadie Reyhani searching for her identity through sweeping synths and hypnotic vocals. The track is energetic and distinctly nostalgic, offering listeners the ability to commiserate through song with the struggles of finding yourself.
An exciting new antipop track out of tiLLie titles “reaLitie biTes” features vast sonic shifts and a thrashing guitar line to amplify her energy that tiLLie held as she created the track post-car accident. The equally cool music video features a claymation recreation of the car crash, immersing the listener into tiLLie’s dissociative mind as she slams into new sonic highs.
Don't Touch Me by Project BEXX
Project BEXX is letting out their own fury at the world within “Don’t Touch Me”. Leading in with the lyric “2, 4, 6, 8, everything I see I hate,” the anathemic “Don’t Touch Me” holds a release of anger at the various issues plaguing BEXX and the world at large. This track is ready for both raving and raging, so make sure to catch “Don’t Touch Me” when you need to release some energy!
A wistful homage to a former flame, Nadia Kamrath’s newest song “James” sits perfectly in the indie-folk renaissance that is currently emerging into the forefront of popular music. Kamrath’s vocals are soft and comforting in her exploration of emotion, and the lyricism is distinctly honest in the ode of “James”. This is a beautiful track to complement and complete Nadia’s debut EP Confessions, which is a can’t miss for fans of Lizzy McAlpine, Gracie Abrams, and Leith Ross.
An energetic neo-R&B styling creates a sultry yet playful energy in Zach Sanders’ new single “Fine Wine”. Zach’s lyrics are fun and playful as he flirts with the listener and compares them to the titular “Fine Wine”, and a bright horns section brings the track a vibrancy unmatched in music today.
