Spindle Selects: Tracks Of The Week
It’s finally Friday and we have a banging new Spindle Selects Playlist to help you ring it in. Featuring releases from Bree Runway, MoStack and AJ Tracey, ZAYN, and more. Check out the rest of our selects below…
Ronnie Watts – I DON’T TRUST YOU AT ALL
Ronnie Watts overcomes a broken heart in her stunning new EP, I DON’T TRUST YOU AT ALL. One of the standouts being ‘Big House.‘ Filled with soaring guitars and a spacious production, the track is a heartbreaking cast-off to a faded love. Her lyrics, both relatable and moving, captivate listeners at every turn
Shirazee – Right Thang
The NYC-based Afropop fusion singer-songwriter Shirazee recruits South African singer-songwriter and poet Busiswa (who was featured in Beyonce’s Gift / Black Is King) for an epic cross-continental Amapiano collaboration on ‘Right Thang.’ The seductive tune, layered with mesmerizing drums is one for those who don’t want the summer to be over.
Kyd the Band – I’ll Stay
This week Kyd the Band released the powerful ballad ‘I’ll Stay.’ Inspired by the unexpected passing of his wife’s grandfather, vocalist Devin Guisande writes a song on being there when you’re needed most. Starting with a simple piano progression, ‘I’ll Stay’ builds with a cinematic orchestra, resulting in the perfect song made to help anyone feel less alone.
Novine – Perfection
R&B singer Novine delivers a feel-good motivational track ‘Perfection’, which is released globally today. The song makes a bold statement on the importance of confidence but is delivered elegantly and effortlessly. A blend of slow upbeat R&B melodies intertwined with sparse speeches of positive affirmations and self-love, is medicinal for listeners.
Macca Wiles – Rapstar
London based artist Macca Wiles has dropped his new track ‘Rapstar’ and we can’t get enough. The single has an early 00’s inspired vibe that will have you rocking out all weekend long. Wiles is also gearing up for the accompanying video to be released later on this evening.
Amy Allen – Heaven
Amy Allen delivers a mystical video for her atmospheric track ‘Heaven’. The visual is filled with beautiful shots of Allen surrounded by different bodies of water. Speaking on the track the songstress states: “I made this song for my family, friends, and for anyone who has ever loved someone struggling with addiction. It truly has meant the world to me to bring this song and visual to life with the help of some of my favorite people.”
Riva Taylor – If I Could Ever Stop Loving You
Singer-songwriter Riva Taylor drops her out worldly track ‘If I Could Ever Stop Loving You’. The new single is filled with fantastic vocals from the songstress and hypnotic synths. Speaking on the track Riva says: “‘If I Could Ever Stop Loving You’ is a song about being cool with the idea of feeling love for someone you are no longer with, making peace with disappointment, and honouring the power of a feeling of everlasting love.“
Hauskey – Somewhere
Emerging talent Hauskey is taking listeners to dreamland with his fantastic new track ‘Somewhere’. Filled with a lo-fi sound, the record was written at the beginning of lockdown, with the singer saying “I sat there for hours and just looped it over and over.” Keep the good vibes coming Hauskey.
Ashton Irwin – Skinny Skinny
Ashton Irwin is stepping into his own with his debut solo single ‘Skinny Skinny’. Irwin wows on the record, with his fantastic runs and introspective lyrics. Along with releasing his new solo track the 5SOS member also announced his upcoming debut album ‘Superbloom’ which is set for an October release.
Travis Scott, Young Thug and M.I.A – FRANCHISE
Travis Scott, Young Thug and M.I.A. are bringing all the swag on their track ‘FRANCHISE’. The record has that classic Travis sound while Young Thug and M.I.A shine on their respective verses. We have to stan.
MoStack and AJ Tracey – Miss Me
MoStack and AJ Tracey bring the vibes on their new track ‘Miss Me’. The single supply an RnB-hip-hop sound that will have you grooving all weekend long. Make sure to watch their retro-styled video below.
Machine Gun Kelly ft Halsey – forget me too
Machine Gun Kelly and Halsey tap into their relationship angst on their new track ‘forget me too’. The early 2000’s inspired single is filled with emotive lyrics and great vocals from Halsey. The rap/rockstar also released his project ‘Tickets To My Downfall‘ which features collaborations with Trippie Redd, blackbear and more.
ZAYN – Better
Zayn is back with his chill track ‘Better’. The new single has a stripped-down RnB feel and is filled with romantic lyrics that will have you thinking about that special someone.
Jafaris – Haunted
Jafaris discusses a previous relationship on his track ‘Haunted’. The catchy new record is backed by an electro-pop production with hints of RnB sprinkled throughout. ‘Haunted’ is definitely going to stuck in our head all weekend long.
Joji – Your Man
Joji has released his final song from his highly anticipated second album ‘Nectar’. ‘Your Man’ is a slow burner that showcases the singer-songwriter’s sensitivity and vulnerability. We can’t wait to hear the full eighteen-track collection.
Bree Runway – Little Nokia
Bree Runway is absolutely serving in her video for her new track ‘Little Nokia’. The empowering single discusses self-worth and honing into our inner bad-a**. Watch the full video below.
Connie Constance – Costa del Margate
Connie Constance is bringing the heat with her new track ‘Costa del Margate’. Constance gives incredible vocals and harmonies throughout the single and supplies a great sound that will have you dancing in your living room. Thank you for another banger, Connie Constance.
Jharell Jerome ft Kemba – For Real
Jharell Jerome new single ‘For Real’ touches on the topic of being “real” in a world led by social media. Featuring Kemba, the track is an introspective record that will have you thinking about our role in society.
THEO – Let This Go
Theo reconnects with her younger self on her track ‘Let This Go’. The songstress delivers soulful vocals that will have you floating through the clouds. Speaking on the track THEO states “The lyrics take me back to when I was fifteen and initially decided to give music a shot, thinking it would be a walk in the park, blissfully ignorant to what it would take. It’s me nostalgically wishing I could return to that naive mindset and be that inhibition-free teenager again, who sang because she loved it, unworried about sounding perfect or getting things wrong.”
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