Spindle Selects: Tracks Of The Week

We have a brand new Spindle Selects playlist! Featuring new releases from Little Simz, The Academic, Arlo Parks, Lianne La Havas and more. Check out the rest of our selects below…

Little Simz – might bang, might not

Little Simz brand new single ‘might bang, might not’ is a high energy track that needs to be on your weekend music rotation. The MC showcases her insane talent on the record, delivering immaculate bars with clever wordplay. If you can’t get enough of Little Simz new record then check out her brand new EP ‘Drop 6’ featuring other standouts like ‘damn right’ and ‘one life, might live’

Kim Petras – Malibu

Escape into summer early with Kim Petra’s new track. ‘Malibu’ is the perfect song to listen to during the long weekend with it’s optimistic lyrics and bubble gum pop sound. Thank you, Kim Petras, for another banger!

Easy Life – peanut butter

The guys of Easy Life have dropped their new single ‘peanut butter,’ and it’s the lo-fi pop track of our dreams. Their signature style remains intact on the record, with the use of a jazzy production and dreamy vocals. The single is part of their two-single release ‘see you later maybe never,’ which also features the banger ‘petty crime.’

The Academic – Anything Could Happen

Irish foursome The Academic has released a pop track that will be stuck in your head all weekend long. ‘Anything Could Happen’ is a record that has an old school 80’s sound and a carefree vibe. The guys also released a fantastic visual featuring couples from around the world in quarantine. Check out the video below…

Kehlani ft. Jhene Aiko – Change Your Life

Kehlani’s highly anticipated album ‘It Was Good Until It Wasnt’ has finally dropped, and we are living for it. The record is filled with bangers, including her collaboration with Jhené Aiko on ‘Change Your Life.‘ Other standouts include ‘Can You Blame Me,’ and ‘Everybody’s Business.’ 

Arlo Parks – Black Dog

When it comes to making sweet and introspective music Arlo Parks is the queen. Her new single ‘Black Dog’ is the perfect example of this with its atmospheric vibe that will have you floating through the clouds.

Yebba – Distance

After a busy 2019, Yebba is continuing to secure her spot as an artist to watch with her new single ‘Distance.’ The romantic track is perfect for anyone that’s hopelessly in love and thriving with their boo thang in quarantine. The R&B/Jazz production sets the mood with the sticky sweet lyrics elevating the track to new heights.

L Devine – Don’t Say It

L Devine isn’t wasting her time with her lover on the new track ‘Don’t Say It’. The songstress discusses the early phases of a relationship and the uncertainties that come along with it.

somegirlnamedanna – kitchen table

somegirlnamedanna has dropped her incredible new single ‘kitchen table‘. Speaking on the track, she states “The kitchen table growing up is where so many important moments happened—talking with my family about anything from how my day was to some of the most defining moments of my life. The sense of connection and support I needed all happened when we were sitting there together. 

AK – 30 Blunts

At just 20 years old Hip-Hop upcomer AK has consistently wowed audiences with talent beyond his years. His latest offering ’30 Blunts’ off his new EP On Me gives a glimpse not only into his undeniable bars, but his dedication even in the face of temptation. The video plays off the song’s message, showing the inner battle young artists face as they climb the ladder of success.

Tei Shi – Die 4 Ur Love

LA-based, Colombian-Canadian artist Tei Shi is back with a new jam. ‘Die 4 Ur Love’ is a delicious 80’s-synth-pop inspired masterpiece that is bound to have you singing into your hairbrush during your next quarantine lip sync performance. 

Betta Lemme – I’m Bored

Betta Lemme’s ‘I’m Bored’ is the isolation anthem of 2020 that almost didn’t see the light of day. Lifted from the archives, the track co-produced with Jonas Jeberg (Hayley Kiyoko, Bebe Rexha, Demi Lovato, Panic At The Disco’s ‘High Hopes’) has taken on a loaded new meaning since she initially wrote it in 2019. Backed by a brass melody, the Montreal-born artist cleverly urges everyone to stay at home and save a life in light of the novel coronavirus. She professes, “Swiping armies / Robot zombies / Posts for money / Ain’t it funny? / So while you dance all night and live your best life / I’m bored / I’m bored / I’d rather fantasize than join that ride / I’m bored / I’m bored.”

Remi Wolf – Photo ID

24-year old Remi Wolf is a funky artist that’s “going off” on her new track ‘Photo ID’. Speaking on the new record, Remi states, “I produced ‘Photo ID’ with my friends John Carroll Kirby and Solomonophonic during a week that all I was listening to was Hall & Oates and Talking Heads. I was really inspired by Daryl Hall’s big melodies and the funky strangeness of David Byrne.” Remi also name-checks Billy Joel and Erykah Badu within the first seconds of the record: “Billy and Badu, I’ll follow you into any room.”

Macca Wiles – Outlined

Essex born artist Macca Wiles has released his third single ‘Outlined’. The trap-rock track dives deep into the mind of the 22-year-old artist. Along with the release of his new single Macca Wiles also released a new video for the record. Speaking on the creative process for the visual, Macca states, “Making the video was a difficult task; this song is personal, and I wanted the video to feel so too, so I actually edited it myself. Once I had the frames where I wanted them, I sent it off to Jori so she could source special FX and colour grading and boom, we’re here. Duncan captured some great moments, and even though it’s not the usual routine & process for shooting a music video, it came out great.”

JP Cooper – Little Bit Of Love

JP Cooper knows how to create music that warms the soul. His latest track ‘Little Bit Of Love’ is a feel-good record that showcases Cooper’s insane vocals and beautiful lyrics. Speaking on the record “The song kind of says it all really… Sometimes everybody needs a little bit of love. This song has been bouncing for way over a year now and although it was definitely going to be released, I originally planned to release it later in
the year…. however, with everything going on in the world at the minute, we thought it was time to put it out. So from me to the world here’s a ‘Little Bit Of Love’”.

Dolapo – It’s Alright

‘It’s Alright’ is an R&B banger that will be stuck in your music rotation for weeks to come. The playful track has a sleek production that touches on the noughties R&B style. The songstress also shines on the record with her airy vocals and confident demeanor.

Lianne La Havas – Paper Thin

The South-London songstress Lianne La Havas is an artist that’s gearing up for a brand new album release with her new single ‘Paper Thin’. The songstress vocals shine throughout the record, while the lyrical content will take you on a romantic ride. Set to release her third album on the 17th of July, Lianne La Havas is ready to for her music comeback.

Sia – Saved My Life

Gifted lyricist Sia has dropped her introspective and raw single ‘Saved My Life,’ and we are in love. The new track has a classic Sia production that will hypnotize you upon first listen. With ‘Saved My Life’ making the rounds, we can’t help but be excited about this new Sia era.

Ariana Grande ft. Justin Bieber – Stuck With U

Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber team up for an important cause on their new track ‘Stuck With U’. All proceeds for the duet will be donated to the ‘First Responders Children’s Foundation’. This is the first time that Grande and Bieber partner up, and it’s safe to say that we need more collaboration between the two.

Miraa May – Woman Like Me

Miraa May is confident on her new track, ‘Woman Like Me’. Lovers of R&B music will gravitate to this track with it’s soulful and jazz-filled production. If you’re feeling your self and have your eyes set on a special someone, then listen to Miraa May’s new track.

Kyd The Band ft. gnash – Heartbreak Anthem

Teaming up with gnash, Kyd the Band has released his catchy new single ‘Heartbreak anthem.’ With a trap rock production, the record will have you in your feelings with it’s somber lyrics. Speaking on the new track Kyd the Band states, “I love sad music. I’m just fascinated with how people respond to it, and I’m even more intrigued with how strongly heartbreak unites people together in a live concert setting. There’s something about being with thousands of other people singing a song together about your shared pain that’s pretty cathartic.”

TeaMarrr – Temperature

TeaMarrr has created a new summer jam with her single ‘Temperature’. The new single was featured on the hit television series Insecure and is definitely a contender to be a summer jam.

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