Spindle Selects: Tracks Of The Week

It’s finally Friday and we have a brand new Spindle Selects Playlist. Featuring releases from Omar Apollo, Doja Cat, Orville Peck, and more. Check out the rest of our selects below…

Omar Apollo ft. Daniel Caesar – Invincible

Omar Apollo has unveiled his brand new single, ‘Invincible’ and we can’t get enough. The dynamic track, which also features Daniel Caesar, explores the struggle of distance and absence in love. Alongside the release of his new single, Omar also announced his highly anticipated debut album ‘IVORY’.

Doja Cat – Celebrity Skin

Doja Cat taps into her inner rockstar with her latest release, ‘Celebrity Skin’. The electric cover effortlessly showcases the young talent’s unique artistry while ushering in a new era for the MC. 

Orville Peck – C’mon Baby, Cry

Country artist Orville Peck has released his brand new single ‘C’mon Baby Cry’ from his forthcoming album Bronco. The emotive track consists of dreamy lyrics and the singer’s signature vocals that will leave listeners floating through the clouds. Speaking on his sophomore album, Orville states: “This is my most impassioned and authentic album to date. I was inspired by country rock, 60s & 70s psychedelic, California and bluegrass with everything being anchored in country.” 

Mirei – Sell Me Your Love 

Japanese artist MIREI returns with a new slick, slow-burning R&B track ‘Sell Me Your Love.’ Inspired by the flashy and dark nightlife of Tokyo’s red light district Kabukicho, the lyrics contemplate on how modern love has become a cold commodity that can be bought.

RIVER ft Lute – WE’LL BE TOGETHER 

Swedish artist RIVER brings us to the intimate chaos of fated, but fatal attractions in her new single ‘We’ll Be Together’ ft. Lute. It is a perfect combination of Scandipop and hip-hop where RIVER’s crispy vocals capture the unavoidable chemistry between two people who are destined to be together – for better or worse.

Dylan – No Romeo 

Rising star Dylan has dropped her exceptional new single ‘No Romeo’. The passionate track explores the topics of expired relationships and self-love. Speaking on the song’s message, Dylan says: “I wrote no Romeo with my best friends in mind. I was tired of them going back to their questionable exes and letting themselves be treated like crap (although I think I needed the song as much as they did!) and wanted, as always, to write something empowering.

Welsey Joseph – COLD SUMMER 

British artist and director Wesley Joseph has returned to the music sphere with his new single ‘COLD SUMMER’. Backed by chilly 808s and hypnotic instrumentation, the immersive track beautifully showcases Welsey’s undeniable talent. 

Raveena – Love Overgrown 

NYC singer/songwriter has finally released her sophomore album Asha’s Awakening. The highly anticipated record tells the story of a space princess from ancient Punjab. Each track on the album adds to Raveena’s immersive story of love, loss, healing and destruction. 

Becky G and KAROL G – MAMIII

Superstars Becky G & KAROL G have dropped their powerhouse single ‘MAMIII.’ The long-awaited collab is the perfect feel-good track to inspire strength, confidence, independence, and style.

 Bree Runway – Pressure

The multi-talented artist Bree Runway has released her first single of 2022 with ‘Pressure’. The sleek track is backed by smooth production alongside lyrics that highlight self-love. Speaking on the inspiration behind the single, Bree says: “I’ve been away for a second now, but I’m back to apply exactly what the song title says: PRESSURE. I love how this song embodies everything I am. It oozes Africa with the rhythm of the drums, the attitude, the assurance and the fashion. I made this song with nights out in mind. You know when you look so good before you head out, and you hope that you bump into an ex or a hater? Yeah, that’s the mood.”

Foxes – Growing on Me

Foxes (Louisa Rose Allen) has released her highly-anticipated new album, The Kick, alongside her latest single, ‘Growing on Me’. Each track on the record was inspired by the songstresses desire for freedom after the long lockdown period. Filled with euphoric, dancefloor-filling pop songs, The Kick is a must-listen. 

Claire Rosinkranz – i h8 that i still bad for u 

18-year-old singer-songwriter Claire Rosinkranz delivers her brand new single ‘i h8 that i still feel bad for u’. On the track, the Southern California native sings about a toxic relationship to the backdrop of a nineties alternative pop production. Speaking on the writing process, Claire reveals: “I was driving with one of my friends, and we were talking about a toxic relationship. She said that she hates that she still feels bad for this person even though she was treated poorly by them. I loved that idea so I wrote a song about it.”

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