Spindle Selects: Tracks Of The Week

It’s that time of the week, and we have a brand new Spindle Selects Playlist, featuring SZA, Mae Muller New Hope Club and more.

Matt B – Reassured

With each release, Matt B continues to captivate us with his stunning vocals and relatable lyrics. On the downtempo “Reassured,” he reminds us that actions speak louder than words when showing someone we care about them and that asking for validation that you are a priority is nothing to be ashamed of. 

Travis Japan – JUST DANCE!

Just a few months after their appearance on America’s Got Talent, J-Pop group Travis Japan has released their debut track “JUST DANCE!” The eclectic and upbeat song is meant to inspire listeners around the world to embrace the good vibes and dance your worries away. Make sure you’re ready to break out your dancing shoes for this one – we definitely are! 

Kay Nambiar – Recompose

Today, multifaceted singer/songwriter Kay Nambiar has released his debut EP, Ep1. Written, performed and co-produced by Kay, Ep1 is a deeply expressive and atmospheric project marking the beginning of his solo music career, evolved organically from voice notes recorded on his iPhone over the last five years. Speaking on the EP, Kay states: “Recording this album was a reflective journey. My demos embodied the ideas I wanted to communicate and served as a blueprint for the recording process,” shares Kay. “These songs are more questions than answers. I frequently was at a roadblock with myself and my insecurities which would sometimes push me forward and other times hold me back.”

Rare Americans – Drawing Swords

Rare Americans are back with their brand new single ‘Drawing Swords’ ahead of their newly announced EP ‘Songs That Don’t Belong.’ Backed by a smooth indie rock production, the group delivers heartfelt lyrics about the complexities of a romantic relationship. Speaking on the track RA’s James Priestner says: “Drawing Swords is a true story. One night I was out for a few drinks with friends and my partner and I got into a fight in the street. She really did call me an emotionless stickman! I couldn’t make that up if I tried. The idea of the song is that sometimes it’s hard to let your guard down, but if you don’t, you often miss out on the best parts of life. It’s a reminder that even if we get hurt, we have to throw ourselves back out there in order to really

New Hope Club – L.U.S.H

New Hope Club are back with their brand new single ‘L.U.S.H.’ Taken from their upcoming second album, the trio delivers an electric rock sound that showcases the band’s extraordinary musical evolution. “‘L.U.S.H.’ walks the line of pop and rock which we do quite a lot on this album, it’s two genres that we have grown up listening to. This was the first song we wrote with John Ryan, who was absolutely amazing to work with. We wrote it in a cabin in the middle of lockdown,” the band says. 

Mae Muller – I Just Came To Dance

Mae Muller has finally released her highly anticipated track ‘I Just Came To Dance’. Backed by a pop-heavy production, the record includes feel-good lyrics that’ll certainly have fans dancing all night long. Speaking about the new single, Mae explains “Okay one confession about me is I am a massive flirt, and that is what I want this song to feel like. One big, massive FLIRT. When you meet someone when you least expect it can be so exciting, and I wanted to capture that, while also capturing the tease. When you know someone is feeling you so you kind of make them sweat a little bit. It’s also time that we all just had a dance.”

Leah Kate – Alive and Unwell

Emerging artist Leah Kate has released her new single, ‘Alive and Unwell’, and we can’t get enough. Taken from her EP of the same name, the track exudes confidence and showcases the young talent in a vulnerable and honest light.

Matt Maltese – Mother

London-based talent Matt Maltese has returned to the music world with his latest single ‘Mother.’ Like his previous releases, the young artist pulls at the heartstrings with heartfelt lyrics about a breakup and moving on. “I had this sad, almost funny conversation with my mum a while back about breaking up with an ex-girlfriend. I’d known it had really affected her, and in her mind it was almost like a member of the family was just disappearing overnight. I realised more than ever the similarity between my own experience of heartache and hers. Just like you, they lose someone without choosing to lose someone, and they have even less agency than you do in the process,” Matt explains.

Spence Lee – On God

Vietnamese/Chinese American artist Spence Lee (formerly known as Shotta Spence) is ready to take over the music world with his new track ‘On God.’ Filled with a sleek production and intense bars about staying positive, the new record is perfect for anyone looking to raise their spirits. Speaking on the record, Spence says: “The song is a motivational song written through positive affirmations, almost like a prayer. It reflects on my story, which gives me hope in the present and faith in my future. On God means I’m standing on God as my foundation. And every line is true, hence the term On God.”

UPSAHL – Into My Body

UPSAHL has returned with her brand passion-fueled new single ‘Into My Body.’ Throughout the record, the young talent explores the “what ifs” of life within whimsical lyrics and storytelling. When discussing the creative process for the track, UPSAHL says: “I wrote Into My Body at the beginning of the summer after getting back from almost 6 months of touring,” UPSAHL says about the song, “For the first time in a while, I wasn’t surrounded by chaos and constant brain stimulation, so I was kind of left to me and my own thoughts. I got stuck in my head and was completely disconnected from reality. I’m an intense person, so this feeling got very extreme. I wanted to write a song about how I was having an out-of-body experience, but it became a song about getting back into my body. It’s also definitely, maybe a masturbation anthem lol.”

Dove Cameron –  Bad Idea

Coming off the heels of her successful single ‘Boyfriend’, Dove Cameron is back with her highly anticipated new single ‘Bad Idea.’ In the new track, Dove delivers emotional lyrics about a former partner and her uncertainty about starting a new relationship with them. “I’m so happy to finally be releasing “Bad Idea,” Dove reveals. “This song was inspired by a text I got that was so intense and such a bad idea that I had to go straight into the studio the next morning to write about it. “Bad Idea” is the moment before diving into what could potentially be a severe crash and burn but deciding to take the risk anyway.”

French The Kid – White Wine

French The Kid has returned with his fiery new single ‘White Wine.’ Backed by low-slung drill basslines, French delivers energetic bars that perfectly encapsulate his confidence and musical talent. Speaking on the creative process for the record, French says: “‘White Wine’ came about from M1 playing this instrumental as one of the final tracks for me to hear in our session, and I knew immediately we had to record on this. Loved it! It’s got a wicked melody, but it still hits.”

Make sure to listen to the full Spindle Selects playlist here or below.