Spindle Selects: Tracks Of The Week

24kGoldn ft. DaBaby – Coco

24kGoldn teams up with platinum seller artist DaBaby for his epic new single ‘Coco’. The track is filled with an emo/trap production that will get you hyped all weekend long.

Ava Lily – Remind me

British singer-songwriter Ava Lily shares her stunning long-awaited debut EP Higher Love today. The captivating candid alt-R&B project sees the Bristol songstress lay her heart open; introducing a more authentic sound to the independent artist. New track ‘Remind Me’ is a sultry atmospheric song laced with a subtle acoustic Spanish guitar on production. Listen to the four-track EP below…

Greentea Peng – Spells

Rising star Greentea Peng rounds off the year with the release of ‘Spells’, a track first written around the release of her debut EP SENSI and now shared as the perfect send off to 2020. ‘Spells’ is an irresistible concoction, signature honeyed vocals wrapping around a shuffling, jazz inflected beat masterfully produced by KIKO and SAMO.

Ronnie Watts – Sad Summer (but it’s not summer anymore remix)

Ronnie Watts rise in the indie-pop sphere continues to grow with her ‘Sad Summer (but it’s not summer anymore’ remix. Offering an electronic twist, Watts shows her promise in yet another genre making her songwriting even more universal.

We the Commas – The RZN

Written only 3 days after the George Floyd tragedy reignited protests against police misconduct and lack of accountability across the globe, band of brothers We the Commas came together and inked ‘The RZN’ – a sincere reflection on their experiences as young Black men. They said, “We never planned on releasing it because it was just a song for us as brothers to hold onto. Long story short, about a month after the song was created we were getting haircuts and our barber randomly told us he heard a snippet of the song. He said that if even just a few people were touched by the song like he was, then it would have a huge impact. So here we are releasing it!”

awfultune – I Met Sarah In The Bathroom

Officially evolving out of indie bedroom-pop obscurity, New York-based raconteur awfultune shares three dazzling tracks and two interludes on her Dear Sarah EP. Strewn together masterfully on the garage band app in just about an hour, the lead single ‘I Met Sarah In The Bathroom’ is a stand-out addition to the newly transitioned Layla Eden’s collection of wistful, lo-fi, coming-of-age compositions that showcase the artist’s growth as she enters her 20s. 

Olivia Dean – What Am I Gonna Do On Sunday

Emerging star Olivia Dean today shares her second EP ‘What Am I Gonna Do On Sundays?‘ Following the release of her recent singles ‘Echo’ and ‘The Hardest Part’, Olivia allows us into her emotive world even further with the lead track.

Celeste – I’m Here

Beautifully talented artist Celeste drops her new single ‘I’m Here’. The heart-wrenching track showcases her outstanding vocals and all we want to do is hear more. Click below to some smooth soul music.

Lauren Eylise – Cry

Lauren Eylise displays her undeniable love for R&B/soul as she showcases her soothing vocals and heartfelt emotions in track ‘​Cry.’ After dropping her project ‘This is personal’, Eylise constantly leaves us in awe of her talent.

Switch The MC – CH4

British rapper, Switch the MC walks in to the grime world with ease, with his aggressive styles, gritty word-play, and hard-hitting rhythmic flow. When speaking about CH4, Switch the MC states, “it’s about people talking too much about things they don’t have or don’t do, it’s me saying stop, it’s the song that you would listen to after having an argument with someone and wanting to vent.”

Noir – Desperado

Lagos-based Noir completes a prolific year with ‘Desperado’; a slice of late night R&B. With a type of soul that makes you want to dance, vibe or just sing along, Noir has covered all bases with this beautifully sung track.