Spindle Selects: Tracks Of The Week
It’s finally Friday and we have a brand new Spindle Selects for you and your weekend plans. Featuring releases from Lady Gaga, Bryce Vine, ABISHA, Lianne La Havas and more. Check out the rest of our selects below…
Lady Gaga – Stupid Love
Lady Gaga is back with her brand new track ‘Stupid Love’, and it’s everything we could want and more. The ‘Bad Romance’ songstress took a break from the dance-pop scene back in 2016 with the release of her 5th studio album Joanne. She continued to release more intimate music during her ‘A Star is Born’ era dropping hits like ‘Shallow’ and ‘I’ll Never Love Again’. The new tracks brings her back to her ‘Born This Way’ days with it’s 80’s sound, synth-filled production, and intricate choreography. We can’t wait to see what else Gaga has in store for this LG6 era.
SZA and Justin Timberlake – The Other Side
SZA and JT bring the funk with their new track ‘The Other Side’. The new single has 70’s vibe with a modern twist that will have you dancing all night long. This is also the first release for SZA since her collab with DJ Khaled last year. With the Trolls World Tour movie coming out soon, we can only assume that the second album will be just as good as the first.
Mabel – Boyfriend
After securing her win for Best Female Solo Artist at this year’s BRITS, Mabel is ready to continue her music takeover with her new single ‘Boyfriend’. The relatable pop track touches on the desire to want a boyfriend. Along with the release of the record, Mabel has dropped a dance-heavy music video which shows her creating her “ideal boyfriend”. If you’re tired of being single and need that extra confidence boost to find a boo, then Mabel’s new track is for you.
Lianne La Havas – Bittersweet
Lianne La Havas first burst onto the scene in 2011 with her EP ‘Lost & Found’. Bringing a soulful and rich voice and that classic feel-good R&B sound, the songstress continued to release banger after banger, including her comeback track ‘ ‘Bittersweet’. The new record is a beautiful representation of her insane vocals and lyricism. Welcome back Lianne…
Noel Gallagher High Flying Birds – Come On Outside
Noel’s new track ‘Come On Outside’ is a rock record that needs your attention. From its cinematic and unique sound to the classic passionate vocals from Noel Gallagher, the band releases another meaningful hit with this new single.
Disclosure – ‘Tondo‘
The electronic dance duo Disclosure is back and better than ever. The group released an array of singles this week, including ‘Ecstasy’ and ‘Tondo’. Each track touches on a vintage dance sound from the ’70s and 80’s – while also dabbling with Caribbean and Latin sounds. If you’re looking for a record to listen to while daydreaming of summer nights, then ‘Tondo’ is for you.
Jonas Blue featuring Paloma Faith – Mistakes
Jonas Blue and Paloma Faith talk about learning from mistakes and becoming a stronger person on their new track. The record is filled with empowering lyrics that will inspire you to leave that toxic relationship or friendship you may have. We have to stan a self-love anthem.
Bryce Vine – Baby Girl
Bryce Vine is bringing smooth and flirtatious vibes with his upbeat track ‘Baby Girl’. The new single will have you wishing it was summer with its funky beats and hypnotic sound. Between his cheeky lyrics and his bright and feel-good music video, ‘Baby Girl’ will be an instant classic for Bryce Vine.
Franc Moody – Flesh and Blood
‘Flesh and Blood’ is the groovy psychedelic track of our dreams. The new single comes straight off their new disco-inspired ‘Dream in Colour’. With its R&B tones and groovy vocals ‘Flesh and Blood’ is a song that is a must for your weekend plans.
Hudson Taylor – Favourite Song
‘Favourite Song’ is a feel-good love record that will have you smiling from ear to ear. Listing all the things that remind them of their lover, the duo Hudson Taylor spreads the love and good vibes with their new record.
Benjflow – Jolene
Benjiflow is slowing it down with his lovelorn track ‘Jolene’. Giving a little nod to Dolly Parton and her track of the same name, Jolene is a record about lost love and the desire to get his ‘Jolene’ back.
The Hunna – Cover You
After a little hiatus, The Hunna are back with their new single ‘Cover You’ featuring famed drummer Travis Barker. The new song is an angst-filled love track that will be featured on their new album ‘I’d Rather Die Than Let You Out’.
Fredo – Flashy
Fredo’s is confident and defiant in his new track ‘Flashy’. Spitting about his come up in the game, Fredo confident demeanor is present in his cheeky bars and metaphors. The production is filled with catchy beats that will have music lovers vibing out throughout the track. Fredo didn’t need to flex on us this hard…
Brooke Bentham – Keep It Near
Rising singer-songwriter Brooke Bentham is accurately detailing the struggles of daily life as a young person with her new track ‘Keep It Near’. The new single is a refreshing take on the angst that we have felt about life and love. The songstress has also released her new album ‘Everyday Nothing’, which features other stand out tracks like album opener ‘With Love’, ‘Control’, and ‘Blue Light‘.
Burna Boy – Odogwu
The Afrobeats star has been on fire the past year with the release of his hit album ‘African Giant’, and Burna Boy continues this trend with the release of his track ‘Odogwu‘. The simple and stripped-down track is a fantastic record for your weekend plans.
Ant Saunders – u know it’s real
If you have that special someone you just can’t stop thinking about, then ‘u know it’s real’ is the track for you. Ant Saunders beautifully creates a love song that will have all the new and old couples in their feelings for days to come. With its R&B-pop sound and lyrics that warms the heart, ‘u know it’s real’ is on track to be an instant hit for the emerging talent.
Winnie Raeder – BABY
Winnie Raeder new track ‘BABY’ is an introspective record that showcases her vocal and lyrical talent. With its cinematic sound and haunting harmonies, ‘BABY’ will leave you enthralled and have you pressing that repeat button. Winnie also produced the record, taking more creative control with her music.
Callum Beattie – Play
Callum Beattie has released another quality track with ‘Play’. Coming off his upcoming debut album – ‘People Like Us’– the new record is a fun dance-rock anthem that will have leave smiling and wishing you were near your loved ones. Written by Beattie and produced by David Jürgens, ‘Play’ is an infectious track that needs to be on everyone’s radar.
Shaybo – Anger
Shaybo is bringing all the heat with her new track ‘Anger‘. Giving us a smooth flow, the South East London rapper is confident, and clever on the record. The emerging rapper is definitely an artist to keep your eye on.
Sharna Bass – Private Love
Sampling Floetry classic track ‘Say Yes‘, Sharna Bass is bringing back that classic R&B sound we all know and love. A love song through and through, the new record discusses the beginnings of a relationship and all the sweet moments that come with it. If you love this track check out Sharna’s latest project ‘Beautiful Chaos’ featuring standouts like ‘Nobody’ and ‘Pick Me’.
Olivia Dean – Crosswords
Rising star Olivia Dean is capturing the feeling of love with her new single ‘Crosswords.’ Her relatable lyrics perfectly encompasses the complexities of being blindly in love, and we are absolutely in love with it and her – thank you, Olivia Dean.
ABISHA – Scorpio
ABISHA is holding nothing back on her new single ‘Scorpio‘. The sultry track is backed with a heavy and urban production that melds the R&B and pop genres beautifully. ‘Scorpio’ is also the lead track off her debut EP of the same name. The songstress taps into the mysterious, intense and passionate nature of the zodiac sign effortlessly.
Waze & Odyssey vs Tommy Theo – Always
Waze & Odyssey and Tommy Theo bring back George Michael and Mary J Blige cover of ‘Always’ but give it a modern electronic pop twist. Even with its new sound, the track remains a soulful classic that will have us dancing the night away.
Freddie Long – White Water
Freddie Long is emotional in his new track, ‘White Water’. Speaking on the meaning of the record, the Brighton singer-songwriter states, ‘White Water’ is a void of emotion. There’s a certain person in your life that becomes your rock when you need them the most. Through shit times, lonely moments theyre there for you.”.
RALPH TV – Maybe That’s Why
RALPH TV has dropped their new lo-fi banger ‘Maybe That’s Why’ and we are obsessed. With an ethereal sound and unique sound, RALPH TV sets themselves apart from the rest of pop music with their tracks. Speaking on the record co-founder Will Osbourne states, “We have always kept a sense of romanticism in our music, I guess it’s just what suits us as people. This song was written about a darker side to our fleeting moments with partners. Specifically, being used by someone trying to get over an ex, and the anxiousness it causes you but at the same time the strength it gives you in the long term.“
The Snuts – Coffee & Cigarettes
‘Coffee & Cigarettes’ is the second single off their upcoming ‘Mixtape EP’ and we are obsessed. The new record has a funky rock and roll track that’s paired with incredible vocals and lyrics. With their UK and Ireland tour around the corner, The Snuts are wasting no time during their 2020 music takeover.
Rufus Wainwright – Damsel in Distress
‘Damsel in Distress’ is Rufus’s new track that has a vintage and sound and style. The infectious track is set to be apart of Wainwright’s upcoming album ‘Unfollow The Rules’. Inspired by meeting the legendary Joni Mitchell Rufus creates a fun and addictive track that will have you leave you wanting more.
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