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 Jorja Smith, Ari Lennox, Alfie Templeman, beabadoobee, and more. Check out the rest of our selects below…

Jorja Smith ft Popcaan – Come Over

Jorja Smith and Popcaan new track ‘Come Over’ is the perfect song for anyone experiencing uncertainty in a relationship. From it’s sleek production to its catchy chorus, ‘Come Over’ is a fantastic release from Smith and Popcaan.

millenium parade – Philip

Japanese music group millennium parade just dropped their latest creative concoction, hypnotic head-banger ‘Philip.’ The track is a gritty fusion of electro-punk and hip-hop, complemented by a visual that spotlights the fight for equality and acceptance in a discriminatory society. Featured in a commercial for sportswear brand Adidas, ‘Philip’ has us hyped for the chaos to come – and we’re confident this is just the kickoff.

shiv – You and I

shiv dives into the emotional vulnerability of love with her track ‘You and I’. The record is filled with lyrics that will tug at the heartstrings and have you thinking about that special someone.

Priya Ragu  – Good Love 2.0

Priya Ragu delivers the perfect feel-good RnB track with ‘Good Love 2.0.’ The production on the record is upbeat and full of soul and Ragu delivers A1 vocals throughout the track. This record will definitely be on repeat all weekend long.

Shawn Mendes – Wonder

Shawn Mendes is back with his epic new track ‘Wonder’. The multi-platinum singer/songwriter also announced his new album aptly titled ‘Wonder’ which will be released on December 4th. Speaking on the new album Mendes, states:  I wrote an album. It’s called “Wonder”. it really feels like a piece of me has been written down on paper and recorded into song. I tried to be as real and as honest as I’ve ever been.

Megan thee Stallion ft. Young Thug – Don’t Stop

Megan thee Stallion has dropped another banging record with ‘Don’t Stop’. The new track will make you want to dance all weekend long with its hard-hitting beats and swag-filled lyrics. Young Thug also does his thing on the track, delivering clever bars and bring his signature flow and sound.

Shamiya Battles – What Does It Mean

Shamiya Battles is giving us atmospheric RnB with her new single ‘What Does It Mean’. The emerging talent delivers airy vocals that will have thinking about the meaning of life and our personal journey. We can’t wait to hear more from the songstress.

D-Block Europe and Aitch – UFO

D-Block Europe and Aitch team up on their intergalactic new track ‘UFO’. The records production is fantastic, delivering electronic sounds while blending it into that classic grime sound. Each MC also brings their A-game on the track and delivers fire bars throughout the record.

Magnus Chapple – Trust the Process

Magnus Chapple dives into the early stages of romance with ‘Trust The Process’. From it’s romantic lyrics to its atmospheric production Chapple will leave you feeling hopeful and happy. Speaking on the track Magnus states: “This song was inspired by the excitement and hope you feel when you meet that perfect person. It can be easy to lose your head when you finally come face to face with the love of your life but all you have to do is trust the process and everything that is meant to be will be.

Col3trane ft. Mahalia – Pretty

Col3trane and Mahalia make sweet music with their track ‘Pretty’. The simplistic record is heartfelt, passionate, and addictive. If you want to tell your boo thang how much you appreciate them, play this track.

Master Peace – PNE

Master Peace has dropped a pop-punk/RnB masterpiece with ‘PNE’. The track is filled with passionate rock elements and sweet RnB undertones that meld perfectly together. We are absolutely obsessed with ‘PNE’.

Gorillaz ft. Elton John and 6LACK – The Pink Phantom

Only the Gorillaz will get Elton John and 6LACK on the same track and we can’t get enough. The record has a dream-pop sound that will have you escaping to the clouds. Speaking on the new collaboration Elton John states: “Damon reached out and asked me to do something and the way the song has turned out is just great. I was in the studio in London and he was at the other end in Devon, but even remotely it was such an engaging and creative process. I’ve always loved Damon because he encompasses so many different sorts of music.

Ella Mai – Not Another Love Song

Ella Mai is hopelessly in love on her track ‘Not Another Love Song’. The record touches on the awkward and exciting feelings of new love. Ella Mai never fails to get us in our feelings.

Netsky & Rudimental – Blend

King Netsky shows no signs of slowing down and unleashes the killer ‘Blend’ as the latest release from new album ‘Second Nature’. The standout track features Rudimental and is undeniably one of the biggest collabs of the year so far! ‘Second Nature’ will be released on Hospital Records on October 30th, but for now, enjoy this….

Cat & Calmell – dumbshit

New Sydney pop duo Cat & Calmell  share their glittering debut ‘dumbshit’ , which was released earlier this week. Darting between darkly-lit pop and shimmering R&B, the duo’s first single reveals a talent for transforming conversations they have together and online, with their already present audience, into swirling, genre-fleeting moments of brilliance.

The Snuts – Always

The Snuts reveal their infectiously haunting new single, ‘Always’, which follows a string of socially distanced shows with The Libertines. The track comes after a surprise drop of the bluesy summer banger ‘That’s All It Is’ last week, which will feature on this year’s coveted FIFA Soundtrack. Recorded at The Firepit in London with Tony Hoffer, The Snuts hit a new gear with ‘Always’. Taking a darker route than previous releases, the track sees the West Lothian quartet continue to push their musical boundaries, hone their craftsmanship and illustrate their limitless ambition. 

Jeaux – Soul Food

Soulful R&B singer Jeaux returns to deliver new track ‘Soul Food’, which tells a story of how it feels to be in deep love. Joined by a strong female vocalist that compliments Jeaux’s smooth R&B voice, ‘Soul Food’ showcases Jeaux’s phenomenal vocal range while expressing his undeniable love for his other half! How adorable, right?!

Alfie Templeman – Forever Isn’t Long Enough

Alfie Templeman is continuing his music takeover with the new single ‘Forever Isn’t Long Enough’. The record infuses a 70’s disco sound that will instantly put you in a dancing mood. We’re definitely going to be playing this track all weekend long.

Ari Lennox – Chocolate Pomegranate

Ari Lennox’s new record ‘Chocolate Pomegranate’ is a whole mood and we simply can’t get enough. The slow RnB record oozes confidence and romance with every beat and lyric. Thank you for this music gem Ari!

beabadoobee – How Was Your Day?

beabadoobee new single ‘How Was Your Day?’ is a track that will have you feeling nostalgic. The record is backed by an acoustic guitar and filled with emotion. We are so grateful for beabadoobee and her honest and relatable approach when it comes to music.

Kalpee – Put a Record On

Kalpee has released his brand new project ‘Feel Good Playlist Vol. 1’ and we are obsessed! The five-track EP is inspired by the artist’s Caribbean roots, blending the sweet sounds of reggae and smooth undertones of RnB. His new single ‘Put a Record On’ and previously released single ‘Gimme De Ting’ are prime examples of his hybrid sound. Listen to his full EP here.

Snarl – Trapped

British newcomer SNARL is back with his new track ‘Trapped’. After kicking off the summer with his hit single ‘Ibiza’, the 16-year-old artist is ready for the seasonal change with ‘Trapped’. The new song supplies a deeper and more electrifying undertone.

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