It's New Music Friday and we're here to guide you through the worst and best tunes released today. Click the titles to listen!
Worst
Liam Payne & Rita Ora - For You (Fifty Shades Freed)
We can't believe they are still making these Fifty Shades of Whatever films but hear we are. The dull one from One Direction has teamed up with Rihanna wannabe Rita Ora to deliver this awfully drab dance number. It's fantastically forgettable, much like the films.
Arlissa - Hearts Ain't Gonna Lie Feat. Jonas Blue
We were hoping that 2018 would be the year that tropical house died. Sadly, it seems like this isn't to be. Arlissa has joined forces with Essex based producer and DJ Jonas Blue to create a tune that plays on all the current EDM clichés. Big drop? Check. Vocal samples? Check. Pitch bending synth lead instead of a proper chorus? Check. Oh how inventive of you!
DON BROCO - Come Out to LA
We genuinely believe guitar music is going to come back in a big way this year, but if rock bands start churning out material like this new DON BROCO single then consider our prediction a failure. Terrible lyrics and vocal performances coupled with finger clicks and dodgy synth stabs make this new tune a recipe for disaster.
Showtek & Moby - Natural Blues
We can only hope that Moby got paid an absolute fortune for this abomination. This weird remix/collaboration of Moby's prefect original now has added trance synths and a massive house beat resulting in one of the most awkward releases of the week.
Honourable Mentions
Fetty Wap & KDL - With You
Tofer Dolan - Electric Heart
Wolf Alice - Don't Delete the Kisses (Charli XCX x Post Precious Remix)
Best
Justin Timberlake - Filthy
Mr JT is back. The pop legend has taken his music in a super funky, electronic, grown-up direction. The production is magnificent with frequent JT collaborator Timbaland taking the reigns to create a weird and wonderful experimental funk number. The dirty, maximalist ending might not be to everyone's taste but we can't wait to hear what's next.
Bruno Mars - Finesse (Remix) Feat. Cardi B
Pop maestro Bruno Mars has released a new version of 'Finesse', now with added Cardi B. Simply put this tune is a whole lot of 90's influenced fun. Bruno Mars proves why he is the master of the pop hook and the way he and Cardi B play of each other is great. We challenge you to not want to dance to this.
FREAK - Everyone's the Same
FREAK have started the new year with a bang. There's riffs galore in the new single from the punk boys from Chelmsford. The tune is fast, bold and in your face with Connar's lead vocal taking more of a melodic turn compared to previous FREAK releases. This one will definitely knock your socks off.
Superorganism - Everybody Wants to be Famous
We were blown away when we were lucky enough to see Superorganism perform this tune on Later... with Jools Holland back in 2017 and the official recorded version is just as good. Full of fun samples and quirky production, the eight-piece 'supergroup' are in for a big 2018.
Honourable Mentions
MGMT - Hand It Over
James Blake - Vincent
Kendrick Lamar & SZA - All the Stars
The Vaccines - I Can't Quit
Emma Gatrill - Two Wooden Spoons
Cozz - Questions
Worst
Liam Payne & Rita Ora - For You (Fifty Shades Freed)
We can't believe they are still making these Fifty Shades of Whatever films but hear we are. The dull one from One Direction has teamed up with Rihanna wannabe Rita Ora to deliver this awfully drab dance number. It's fantastically forgettable, much like the films.
Arlissa - Hearts Ain't Gonna Lie Feat. Jonas Blue
We were hoping that 2018 would be the year that tropical house died. Sadly, it seems like this isn't to be. Arlissa has joined forces with Essex based producer and DJ Jonas Blue to create a tune that plays on all the current EDM clichés. Big drop? Check. Vocal samples? Check. Pitch bending synth lead instead of a proper chorus? Check. Oh how inventive of you!
DON BROCO - Come Out to LA
We genuinely believe guitar music is going to come back in a big way this year, but if rock bands start churning out material like this new DON BROCO single then consider our prediction a failure. Terrible lyrics and vocal performances coupled with finger clicks and dodgy synth stabs make this new tune a recipe for disaster.
Showtek & Moby - Natural Blues
We can only hope that Moby got paid an absolute fortune for this abomination. This weird remix/collaboration of Moby's prefect original now has added trance synths and a massive house beat resulting in one of the most awkward releases of the week.
Honourable Mentions
Fetty Wap & KDL - With You
Tofer Dolan - Electric Heart
Wolf Alice - Don't Delete the Kisses (Charli XCX x Post Precious Remix)
Best
Justin Timberlake - Filthy
Mr JT is back. The pop legend has taken his music in a super funky, electronic, grown-up direction. The production is magnificent with frequent JT collaborator Timbaland taking the reigns to create a weird and wonderful experimental funk number. The dirty, maximalist ending might not be to everyone's taste but we can't wait to hear what's next.
Bruno Mars - Finesse (Remix) Feat. Cardi B
Pop maestro Bruno Mars has released a new version of 'Finesse', now with added Cardi B. Simply put this tune is a whole lot of 90's influenced fun. Bruno Mars proves why he is the master of the pop hook and the way he and Cardi B play of each other is great. We challenge you to not want to dance to this.
FREAK - Everyone's the Same
FREAK have started the new year with a bang. There's riffs galore in the new single from the punk boys from Chelmsford. The tune is fast, bold and in your face with Connar's lead vocal taking more of a melodic turn compared to previous FREAK releases. This one will definitely knock your socks off.
Superorganism - Everybody Wants to be Famous
We were blown away when we were lucky enough to see Superorganism perform this tune on Later... with Jools Holland back in 2017 and the official recorded version is just as good. Full of fun samples and quirky production, the eight-piece 'supergroup' are in for a big 2018.
Honourable Mentions
MGMT - Hand It Over
James Blake - Vincent
Kendrick Lamar & SZA - All the Stars
The Vaccines - I Can't Quit
Emma Gatrill - Two Wooden Spoons
Cozz - Questions
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