Spindle Selects: Tracks Of The Week
Daniela Andrade – Polly Pocket
Setting a dreamy backdrop, Daniela Andrade new track Polly Pocket is a a beautiful track that you’ll want to replay all weekend. The production is simplistic and overall sound is so calming you’ll feel like your on cloud 9. Play this track when you need to relax and forget the problems in the world.
YUNGBLUD – Hope For The Underrated Youth
Hope For The Underrated Youth premiered as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record on BBC Radio 1 this week, and was announced last weekend via lyric projections onto the Houses of Parliament! Of the track, YUNGBLUD said: ” This song is about freedom of speech. This song is about freedom of expression. This song is about the forward thinking, racism hating, LGBTQ+, liberal “sinners” that we all are. I see that there is hope for this “underrated youth” and I believe the future looks bright because we are in it”.
Everyone You Know – She Don’t Dance (KDA Remix)
Powerhouse producer KDA works his magic on this heady remix of half-brother duo EYK’s latest single She Don’t Dance. This edit adds a darker dancefloor element to the original, and is one for your late night party playlist. EYK drop their second EP ‘Look After Your Pennies’ on August 16th, ahead of performing on the R1 Dance Stage at Reading + Leeds.
JUJ ft Vic Mensa – Mood
Rising pop artist JUJ just dropped the video for her latest single “Mood” featuring Roc Nation recording artist Vic Mensa. “Mood” touches on the difficulties encountered while on the path to reach your dreams. With the new visual, the track is given greater authenticity and emotions that are all too relatable. Moving from cabs in the city to nights in the studio – the video is simple in nature, yet powerful.
CRAY – ‘idontwannatalkaboutlove’
L.A. based and Vancouver born singer CRAY just released her latest pop bop. “idontwannatalkaboutlove,” an empowering dream pop hit, is the first single to be unveiled off her forthcoming EP. Made up of dreamy-synth driven pop beats backing effortlessly beautiful vocals and incredibly poignant lyrics, It’s the kind of song that’s so catchy and original that you won’t be able to (or want to) stop playing. If you haven’t heard of CRAY before, be ready to see and hear her everywhere as she breaks away from her livestreaming career and steps into the songwriting spotlight.
Labrinth and Zendaya – All For Us (from HBO Original Series Euphoria)
Two things! 1. Labrinth and Zendaya have created an such an emotionally rich track in the form of All For Us, and 2. If you haven’t been keeping up with Euphoria than you are missing out. The track encompasses the angst, anxiety and over passion in a person. With it’s cinematic sound and edgy lyrics the song is must have in your playlist!
BROCKHAMPTON – IF YOU PRAY RIGHT
Continuing their return to music, BROCKHAMPTON releases another banger in the form of IF YOU PRAY RIGHT. The bars are undeniably great and the production is unique. We have to stan!
YEBBA – Where Do You Go
A powerful voice, thoughtful lyrics and emotional presence are three ways to describe YEBBA’s new track Where Do You Go. Continuing her upward trajectory in music the emerging artist is showcasing her outstanding vocals in her newest song that will leave you in awe from start to finish. She’s definitely an artist to watch.
kwassa – good life
A feel good track, kwassa’s latest track good life is the track you’ll need on your uplifting playlist. With its unique sound and summery vibe this song does that trick when it comes to putting a smile on your face.
Soleima – Cheers for the Tears
Cheers for the Tears is a track that embraces failed relationships rather than rejecting them. The song celebrates the heartache and acknowledges that mistakes were made but life moves on. The record is unapologetically real and we can’t help but play this song on repeat.
Kida Kudz feat. Wiley – Bounce
Bounce is an absolute banger! Kida Kudz bars are fire with his quick delivery. The beats of the track is the perfect background for any club night out or dance session. If your in need of a fun time listen to this record!
RuthAnne – Unrequited
Soulful RuthAnne new release Unrequited is the amazing R&B record we needed. The track is a intimate look at unrequited love and it’s up’s and down’s. The chorus is infectious and its production is smooth. We are loving this song.
Megan Thee Stallion feat. Nicki Minaj – Hot Girl Summer
Hot girl summer is officially getting an extended session with the new track by Megan Thee Stallion. Featuring Nicki Minaj, the record is full of confident lyrics that embodies the message of being a “hot girl”. The beats are fantastic and the overall presence of the MC’s makes the track a joy to listen to.
Barney Artist – Pure Silence
‘Pure Silence’ comes from Barney Artist’s newly released project Bikes Are Bikes, and we can’t stop hitting repeat on it. Barney Artist has collabed with Sipprell on this track and Barney’s honest, laid back rap pairs perfectly with Sipprell’s mellow tones to tell of his vulnerabilities in love and relationships.
Mall Rat – Charlie
Australian singer-songwriter-producer Mallrat is back with the enchanting melodies of her song ‘Charlie’. Her ethereal vocals narrate a rose-tinted haze of love and infatuation towards someone, whether reciprocated or not. This is the perfect summer evening, chilled out vibe track to add to your playlist.
Audrey – Time
New artist Audrey provides us with an R&B track interlaced with a jazz inspired beat which simultaneously soothes and invigorates. Audrey explains that her lyrics explore the metaphorical paralysis she felt in a transition period of her life after leaving school, a feeling which is all too common post school and university for millennials.
Elderbrook and Rudimental – Something about you
Grammy nominated artist, producer, live act, singer and multi instrumentalist Elderbrook drops this huge summer track with Rudimental, featuring a feel-good, tug-at-the heartstrings video with a cameo from ‘Being Human’ actor Michael Socha. ‘Something About You’ has all the makings of being a standout summertime anthem, and adds to the London based artist’s huge back catalogue of releases.
Kara Marni – All night ‘Part 1’
Kara Marni has worked with Champion on her latest track ‘All Night, Pt 1’ to create an addictive garage inspired, smooth, R&B track. The song is the ultimate soundtrack to the summer!
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