Monday, March 18, 2024

Ariana Grande - "we can't be friends (wait for your love)"

 


The second single from Ariana Grande's album Eternal Sunshine is either a song about leaving her ex or about her relationship with the media. At any rate, it is a glistening synthpop track that knowingly echoes Robyn's anthem "Dancing On My Own."

Friday, March 15, 2024

Gouge Away - "Spaced Out"

"Spaced Out" is a pure rager on Florida post-hardcore band Gouge Away's new album Deep Sage.


 

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Mannequin Pussy - "Sometimes"


Philly indie punk band Mannequin Pussy's latest album I Got Heaven is riding a huge wave of buzz and critical acclaim. I really love the pop-punk rush of their single "Sometimes." 

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

DIIV - "Soul-net"


DIIV's latest single is the slow-burning track "Soul-net" which features The Bends-era Radiohead-like guitars that carefully wrap around one another. It will feature on the band's upcoming full-length Frog In Boiling Water.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Smerz/Allina - "Dangerous"


Norwegian duo Smerz (aka Henriette Motzfeldt and Catharina Stoltenberg) created a fictional pop star called Allina (in collaboration with the French womenswear line All-in Studio) and released an EP that chronicles Allina's rise and fall. "Dangerous" is a slinky, sexy Aaliyah-esque future R&B stunner.

Monday, March 11, 2024

Lauren Mayberry (Chvrches) - "Change Shapes"


Chvrches's lead singer Lauren Mayberry has slowly been releasing solo material over the past few months (and even headlining a fun solo tour in the process). Her latest single "Change Shapes" is a 90's electro-pop showcase that is super catchy and fun. 

Friday, March 8, 2024

Kim Gordon - "I Don't Miss My Mind"


Sonic Youth legend and icon Kim Gordon's new solo album is an intense set of industrial trap pop that is constantly intriguing. "I Don't Miss My Mind" mixes scuzzy, Vivisect VI-era Skinny Puppy beats with industrial electronics.