Spindle Selects: Tracks Of The Week

It’s the first Friday of July and we have the perfect playlist for you to ring in the approaching weekend. Featuring new releases from Abisha, AJ Tracey, Mabel, Dan D’Lion and more. Check out the rest of our selects below…

ABISHA – One Night

Spindle fave Abisha follows up her debut EP ‘Scorpio’ with the irrefutable pop/R&B jam ‘One Night’. The song is the first taster of the next chapter in the newcomer’s journey and solidifies her as an artist on the rise, and a definite one to watch for the year ahead.

Elderbrook – My House

The multi-talented producer, singer, songwriter Elderbrook announces his debut album ‘Why Do We Shake In The Cold’ with a uplifting new single and video for ‘My House’.The record promises to explore ‘themes of identity, emotion and the importance of human connection’  and the video for ‘My House’ continues a run of thoughtful, impactful visuals.

Saweetie – Pretty B***h Freestyle

Icy Gang rejoice because rapper Saweetie has dropped her fire remix ‘Pretty Bitch Freestyle’. The new single is full of confidence, and high energy that showcases her talent to the fullest. If you’re in need of a song to get your spirits up then ‘Pretty Bitch Freestyle’ is for you.

Waiting For Smith – Lines Of Love

Singer-Songwriter Harry Lloyd aka Waiting For Smith is bringing positive vibrations with his single ‘Lines Of Love’. The former ski instructor sings about being plagued with doubt and the importance of compassion. Speaking on the track and it’s message Lloyd says; “I want people to feel hopeful when listening to Lines of Love, to dance carefree and even raise their hands in an almost tribal sense of unity.”

Buddy FT. Lucky Daye – Faces

Buddy’s new single ‘Faces’ is a fun sensual track that’s perfect for your social distance hangouts. The rapper teams up with the fantastic R&B singer Lucky Daye on the slow tempo record. Between Daye’s hypnotic vocals and the song’s calming baselines, ‘Faces’ feels like a fun summer night that you don’t want to end.

Maisie Peters – Sad Girl Summer

Maisie Peters is continuing her music take over with her new summer record aptly titled ‘Sad Girl Summer’. The lush track showcases the singer moving on from a past lover and embracing singledom! Speaking on the song’s meaning and writing process Maisie states “I wrote Sad Girl Summer at the beginning of summer 2019, which ironically went on to be one of the best summers of my life! The song is all about letting go of things and people that aren’t worth your precious time and energy, and celebrating the people in your life that are.”

AJ Tracey ft. Mabel – West Ten

AJ Tracey and Mabel team up for the song of the summer with ‘West Ten’. The two UK artists bring the heat and effortless blend with one another on the record. Between AJ Tracey’s sick flow and Mabel’s catchy vocals, ‘West Ten’ is a track that will be on repeat all weekend long!

Rina Sawayama – Dance In The Dark – Spotify Single

Rina Sawayama covers Lady Gaga’s CLASSIC track ‘Dance In The Dark’ and it’s everything we could have wanted and more. A match made in heaven, Rina slows down the record and gives it a dreamy and intimate sound that fans of both Rina Sawayama and Lady Gaga will appreciate.

McClenney ft. Baby Rose – Karma Plays

McClenney and Baby Rose have dropped some fantastic R&B gold with their track ‘Karma Plays’. Its atmospheric sound is soothing and will get you in the feels. Between Baby Rose’s vocals and the effortless production, ‘Karma Plays’ is a MUST listen.

IV Jay – Stay Mad

IV Jay has had enough of the toxic man in her life on her new track ‘Stay Mad’. The emerging R&B talent unapologetically reads her partner with lyrics like ‘ you enjoy making a mess”, “do you want to act like a man, then grow up”. If you’re going through a similar situation then immerse yourself in IV Jay music and this fantastic new track.

Teezo Touchdown – Strong Friend

Teezo Touchdown gently reminds us to check in our friends with his new record ‘Strong Friend’. Sometimes we get caught up in our own issues that we forget to make sure our family and friends are good, and Teezo Touchdown expertly brings awareness to this on the record. The moral of the song is to check-in on your friends, even if nothing seems wrong.

Ty Dolla $ign, Skrillex, FKA Twigs, Kanye West – Ego Death

Ty Dolla $ign, FKA Twigs, Skrillex, and Kanye West team up on the new track ‘Ego Death’ and its a collaboration we never knew we needed. With its sleek electro-hip hop production, Kanye, Ty Dolla $ign and FKA Twigs each bring their unique styles to create a hybrid sound unlike any other.

SoLonely – Miles Away

SoLonely is bringing in a new era of hip-hop and R&B with his unique sound. After making massive waves on YouTube and Soundcloud the Swedish rapper is continuing his music take over with ‘Miles Away’. The lovelorn track details, pain and heartbreak with SoLonely’s crisp flow and intimate lyrics. Make sure to keep your eyes on this emerging talent.

Alfie Templeman – Obvious Guy

17-year-old Alfie Templeman has shared another impressive single from his upcoming EP Happiness In Liquid Form. The funky record was co-written with Nick Hodgson – who has collaborated with Mark Ronson and others in the music biz. Speaking on the record, Alfie says “I really love funk music and have always wanted to venture into it more and more with my own music – so it was great fun doing exactly that with the amazing Nick Hodgson! It came together extremely quickly and everything is super tight.”

Dream Wife – Old Flame

‘Old Flame’ is a perfect love song to have on repeat all summer long. Along with releasing their new single, the pop-punk trio has also dropped their brand new album ‘So When You Gonna…’ which is a fantastic record that is filled with empowering anthems for the masses. Make sure to listen to the record here…

Rapsody, PJ Morton, and D Smoke – Afeni – Remix

‘Afeni-Remix’ can simply be described as hip hop gold. Rapsody spits real and unfiltered bars about the struggle of being a black woman in society in this empowering remix. Her flow is engaging and the lyrics are eye opening. If you haven’t dived into Rapsody’s catalogue yet, then please do yourself a favour and listen to her fantastic music.

Griff ft. Jayda G – Forgive Myself – Jayda G Remix

Griff has partnered up with fellow newcomer Jayda G for her ‘Forgive Myself’ remix. Jayda G gives the song a whole new sound and feel with it’s house-like sound. The London-based artists are turning summer on its head with this banging release and Jayda G’s recently released EP ‘Both Of Us/ Are You Down’.

Darkoo – Kryptonite

Darkoo is serving up all the good vibes and swag in her track ‘Kryptonite’. The feel-good single is backed by a bass-heavy production and her melodic skills. Darkoo dives into the meaning of the track saying “Kryptonite is all about the excitement you feel when you’re dating someone, about that one person who will always be your ‘Kryptonite’ or you’ll have a soft spot for”. 

Bktherula – Summer

If you couldn’t tell here at Spindle we are having summer fever and Bktherula aptly titled track ‘Summer’ is continuing to ramp up our excitement. This single will have you daydreaming all weekend long with its lo-fi hip hop sound and airy vocals from.

Dan D’Lion – When One Thing Leads To Another

The time is finally here and Dan D’Lion has dropped his brand new mixtape ‘When One Thing Leads To Another’. The London-based artist absolutely shines on the record and showcases his undeniable talent. The 7 track project has a diverse and unique sound that ushers in a new era of British pop. Make sure to listen to ‘When One Thing Leads To Another’ here…

Somebody’s Child – Hold Me Like You Wanna

Dublin singer-songwriter Somebody’s Child has released a fantastic single and isolation video that truly encompasses the phrase “young, wild, and free”. The new track is featured on his upcoming EP ’20 Something’ which is set for release in August. Tune in to the full video below.

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