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
Worst
Jack White - Connected by Love
Jack White is back and weirder than ever. This tune simply doesn't work. The track opens with some strange dubstep wobbles before Jack's crooney, off-kilter vocals are introduced. The whole thing just feels super awkward and the odd vocal melody is nothing but annoying. The organ solo is OK, but the track as a whole misses the mark completely.
Jack White is back and weirder than ever. This tune simply doesn't work. The track opens with some strange dubstep wobbles before Jack's crooney, off-kilter vocals are introduced. The whole thing just feels super awkward and the odd vocal melody is nothing but annoying. The organ solo is OK, but the track as a whole misses the mark completely.
Fall Out Boy - Wilson (Expensive Mistakes)
After being transported back to 2005 last night at an intimate Fall Out Boy show in Brixton, we could've been forgiven for expecting good things from the new FOB album. Unfortunately not. This track stinks. The dance/pop influenced instrumentals feel cringey and overblown and the 'Woah's' in the chorus are just plain lazy. Maybe it's time for a Greatest Hits tour? No-one wants this new stuff.
After being transported back to 2005 last night at an intimate Fall Out Boy show in Brixton, we could've been forgiven for expecting good things from the new FOB album. Unfortunately not. This track stinks. The dance/pop influenced instrumentals feel cringey and overblown and the 'Woah's' in the chorus are just plain lazy. Maybe it's time for a Greatest Hits tour? No-one wants this new stuff.
Vance Joy - We're Going Home
Australian ukulele playing troubadour Vance Joy has returned with his sickeningly drab single. The most boring chord progression linked with mundane melodies and predictable instrumentation makes this song one of the most forgettable singles we've heard in a long time. With the likes of this bloke and Mr. Sheeran clogging up the 'acoustic' space in the charts, it's no wonder the genre is at a low.
Australian ukulele playing troubadour Vance Joy has returned with his sickeningly drab single. The most boring chord progression linked with mundane melodies and predictable instrumentation makes this song one of the most forgettable singles we've heard in a long time. With the likes of this bloke and Mr. Sheeran clogging up the 'acoustic' space in the charts, it's no wonder the genre is at a low.
SKYGGE - Hello Shadow Feat. Kiesza
Most pop music nowadays sounds like it's been made by robots, but we don't actually want REAL robots making it. SKYGGE is an artificial intelligence experiment which consists of computers programmed to sequence music based on data and algorithms. This is pretty worrying for pop music as a whole and to be quite honest, the tune sounds terrible too.
Honourable mentions
Most pop music nowadays sounds like it's been made by robots, but we don't actually want REAL robots making it. SKYGGE is an artificial intelligence experiment which consists of computers programmed to sequence music based on data and algorithms. This is pretty worrying for pop music as a whole and to be quite honest, the tune sounds terrible too.
Honourable mentions
Best
David Byrne - Everybody's Coming to My House
Talking Heads front man David Byrne returns with his brand-new single 'Everybody's Coming to My House. Vocally the track is wonderful and their are moments of real gold. The drum beat is driving but chaotic and the rest of the experimental instrumentation glistens throughout. We can't wait to hear Byrne's new album which his released in March.
Oscar Jerome - Smile on a Screen Feat. James Massiah
Talking Heads front man David Byrne returns with his brand-new single 'Everybody's Coming to My House. Vocally the track is wonderful and their are moments of real gold. The drum beat is driving but chaotic and the rest of the experimental instrumentation glistens throughout. We can't wait to hear Byrne's new album which his released in March.
Oscar Jerome - Smile on a Screen Feat. James Massiah
London-based multi-instrumentalist Oscar Jerome has been making a name for himself in the South London music scene recently. His new single combines attitude with punk, jazz, hip hop and funk to build a fresh and unique sound. A must listen for fans of Tom Misch and The Clash.
Sunflower Bean - Crisis Fest
American rock trio Sunflower Bean are back with their first single off their upcoming album 'Twentytwo in Blue'. The track is simple but catchy. The bluesy, 70s influenced riffs are a lovely touch. Expect big things from Sunflower Bean this year.
Jay Rock - King's Dead Feat. Kendrick Lamar & Future
Jay Rock has enlisted hip hop giants Kendrick Lamar and Future for his new track which is also the latest off Marvel's Black Panther soundtrack. James Blake also shows up for a warped middle-eight before the track transitions into a dark trap beat. Everyone is on top form here and it's a joy to listen to.
Honourable mentions
Kali Uchis - After the Storm Feat. Tyler, the Creator & Bootsy Collins
Sunflower Bean - Crisis Fest
American rock trio Sunflower Bean are back with their first single off their upcoming album 'Twentytwo in Blue'. The track is simple but catchy. The bluesy, 70s influenced riffs are a lovely touch. Expect big things from Sunflower Bean this year.
Jay Rock - King's Dead Feat. Kendrick Lamar & Future
Jay Rock has enlisted hip hop giants Kendrick Lamar and Future for his new track which is also the latest off Marvel's Black Panther soundtrack. James Blake also shows up for a warped middle-eight before the track transitions into a dark trap beat. Everyone is on top form here and it's a joy to listen to.
Honourable mentions
Kali Uchis - After the Storm Feat. Tyler, the Creator & Bootsy Collins
Karen O - YO! MY SAINT Feat. Michael Kiwanuka
Finally, shout out to Shame and their debut album 'Songs of Praise', a full review will be coming in the next week.
Finally, shout out to Shame and their debut album 'Songs of Praise', a full review will be coming in the next week.
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