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 James Blake, beabadoobee, Amaarae, Omar Apollo and more. Check out the rest of our selects below…

Noddy North – Lips Locked

25-year-old Noddy North dropped new single ‘Lips Locked’ to help gear us into another weekend. The track is a song to listen to to prepare you for a night out in the club or just to vibe too in the comfort of your own lockdown bedroom. When speaking about the song Noddy North states “I recorded this song in the process of making my debut project. i felt like i could take on the world the moment i wrote it. It makes u wanna get in your bag. It’s catchy, has a nice vibe to it and it bangs.” Well, who are we to disagree.

Josie Proto – I Bet You Fall Apart

Josie Proto’s new video for ‘I Bet You Fall Apart’ is a visual that is filled with comedy and break up strategies. The video showcases Josie and two other girls as they plot one of their breakups. It’s filled with optimism, good vibes and is a must-watch.

Janelle Monáe – Turntables

Janelle Monáe releases ‘Turntables’, an empowering track with an impactful sound and message. The new single was written exclusively for Amazon Studios upcoming documentary ‘All In: The Fight For Democracy’.

Amaarae – Fancy

Ghanaian-American artist Amaarae is back with an eclectic new single ‘Fancy’. The new track – and it’s accompanying video – is filled with female empowerment and unapologetic confidence. Make sure to tune into her mesmerizing video below.

Omar Apollo – Kamikaze

Omar Apollo is singing into our hearts with his new single ‘Kamikaze’. The track is a psychedelic-RnB record that will have you floating in the clouds. We a have to stan.

Jack Gilinsky ft. iann dior– Lose Somebody

Rising talent Jack Gilinsky has teamed up with iann dior on his latest release ‘Lose Somebody’. The melancholy record is filled lyrics detailing the effects of an ending relationship and heartbreak.

Of Monsters and Men – Visitor

Multi-platinum group Of Monsters and Men are back with a new sound and single. Their record ‘Visitor’ is the first song off their next project – which will make their 10 year anniversary as a group. Speaking on the track “‘Visitor’ is a song about disconnection and being on the fringe of change, seeing everything you once knew disappear, and finding yourself in the role of the visitor.

Stefflon Don – Move

Fresh off winning ‘Female Artist of the Year’ at the 2020 Rated Awards, Miss Don is back with her new single ‘Move’. The track has an incredible production that will have you vibing all weekend long.

Oscar Lang – Drinking Wine

20-year-old artist Oscar Lang creates indie-pop gold with his latest single ‘Drinking Wine’. The new track comes fresh off of his latest EP release ‘Hand Over Your Head’ – which featured his hit singles ‘Apple Juice’ and ‘Get Out’. Watch his video for the single below!

beabadoobee – Worth It

Rising indie-rock queen beabadoobee is continuing her streak of amazing music releases with ‘Worth It’. The new single is laced with epic guitar riffs and wanderlust lyrics that will have you thinking about that special someone. We can’t get enough of beabadoobee.

EFÉ – Table For Two

EFÉ new track ‘Table For Two’ is the perfect lo-fi track record for that romantic date or chilled hangout with friends. The production is filled with pop-RnB sound and is paired with hypnotic vocals from EFÉ. We are obsessed!

Josh Osho – Slow Down

Josh Osho new single ‘Slow Down’ is a captivating track with a beautiful story. The young talent delivers breathtaking vocals and introspective lyrics about the highs and lows of growing up.

Treasure – Remember Me

If you’re in need of some atmospheric and calming RnB then Treasure’s new single ‘Remember Me’ is for you. The calming record is filled with nostalgia and an experimental sound. Make sure to check out the rest of Treasure’s discography for more amazing alt-RnB.

Mr Eazi ft. Major Lazer, Nick Minaj, and K4mo – Oh My Gawd

Mr Eazi has created the most epic collab on his track ‘Oh My Gawd’. Featuring Major Lazer, Nicki Minaj and K4mo, the new record is the perfect Afropop track for your end of summer kickbacks and BBQs. Everyone brings their A-game to the record and deliver impressive flows and wordplay.

James Blake – Godspeed

James Blake covers Frank Ocean’s iconic track ‘Godspeed’ and it’s everything we could have asked for. The new rendition is filled with intimate vocals from Blake and reworked with James style and sound. We can’t wait to be in our feelings all weekend long – while this track is playing in the background of course.

Ruel – as long as you care

RnB-pop singer Ruel has released an epic single for the hopeless romantics out there. ‘as long as you care’ delivers passionate vocals and lovelorn lyrics that will tug at the heartstrings.

Audrey Nina – damn Right

Audrey Nuna is back with an all-new single ‘damn Right’ and we simply can’t get enough. Nuna’s versatility as singer and MC is beautifully showcased throughout the track. Between its addicting production and clever lyrical content, ‘damn Right’ is a must listen.

Herizen – Range Rover

Herizen has dropped her impressive visual for her track ‘Range Rover’. Co-directed by the songstress herself, her new single is an introspective single of growth and acceptance. Speaking on the record the singer-songwriter states: “I wrote this song when I was coming out of the dark and into the light, and killing (getting rid of) what no longer served me and finally allowing myself to enjoy that “chip on my shoulder” no matter how much it hurt me to do so“.

Make sure to check out the full Spindle Selects playlist on Spotify...