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
Dermot Kennedy - Young & Free
Dull as dishwater this. Nothing here is new, groundbreaking or interesting. Kennedy sounds like any other male singer trying out for the X-Factor. The husky strained vocals grate massively and the production is just plain crap. The trap beats and arpeggiated acoustic guitars sound awfully awkward. What a dirge.
Samantha Harvey - When It Comes Down
Samantha Harvey made her name by singing tunes with that annoying little Conor Maynard chap. She's somehow got herself a record deal and is now releasing bang average R&B influenced pop. This tune is monotonous, one dimensional and even attempts a fist pump moment for the final chorus. Just stop now, please.
Betty Who - Look Back
Annoying this one. According to her Spotify profile Betty Who takes influence from MGMT. We're not really sure where that influence goes, as its definitely not in her music. The Australian's voice is weirdly odd and doesn't seem to work with the big bombastic pop production. Definitely, swerve this one.
Jason Derulo - Colors
Jason Derulo is back and the 'Watcha Say' singer has brought his dancehall production (yawn) and the steel drums with him. Honestly, this isn't even that terrible, it just sounds like every other pop tune at the moment. Unadventurous and painstakingly drab. We genuinely can't wait for this current musical trend to end.
Honourable Mentions
Kylie Minogue - Stop Me From Falling
Dull as dishwater this. Nothing here is new, groundbreaking or interesting. Kennedy sounds like any other male singer trying out for the X-Factor. The husky strained vocals grate massively and the production is just plain crap. The trap beats and arpeggiated acoustic guitars sound awfully awkward. What a dirge.
Samantha Harvey - When It Comes Down
Samantha Harvey made her name by singing tunes with that annoying little Conor Maynard chap. She's somehow got herself a record deal and is now releasing bang average R&B influenced pop. This tune is monotonous, one dimensional and even attempts a fist pump moment for the final chorus. Just stop now, please.
Betty Who - Look Back
Annoying this one. According to her Spotify profile Betty Who takes influence from MGMT. We're not really sure where that influence goes, as its definitely not in her music. The Australian's voice is weirdly odd and doesn't seem to work with the big bombastic pop production. Definitely, swerve this one.
Jason Derulo - Colors
Honourable Mentions
Kylie Minogue - Stop Me From Falling
Best
ZHU & Tame Impala - My Life
This collaborative effort from ZHU and Tame Impala dropped earlier in the week and we've had it on loop ever since. Kevin Parker's wistful vocal's combined with ZHU's anthemic production makes this a house tune that we can get on board with. The groove and drop are minimal but effective making it perfect for those night time sessions.
Hinds - The Club
Spanish garage-rock band Hinds have released a new single off their upcoming album 'I Don't Run'. The track is lo-fi and raw with passionate distorted vocals throughout. The guitar leads are catchy as hell and the track is charmingly bright and melodic. We can't wait to hear the album!
Parquet Courts - Wide Awake!
Parquet Courts have released another absolute banger. 'Wide Awake' is the new single and title track from their forthcoming album. The percussion-heavy instrumental and funky basslines are complimented by the gang vocals and layers upon layers of catchy guitar parts. You have to watch the crazy video too. It's so much fun.
Matt Maltese - Greatest Comedian
'Greatest Comedian' is South London cult hero and singer-songwriter Matt Maltese's first offering off his recently announced debut album. The track is a lot more upbeat than his previous efforts and the production from Foxygen's Jonathan Rado adds extra character and life to the already witty Maltese.
Honourable Mentions
Beach House - Dive
Grouper - Parking Lot
Cut Worms - Don't Want To Say Goodbye
Jon Hopkins - Emerald Rush
serpentwithfeet - bless ur heart
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This collaborative effort from ZHU and Tame Impala dropped earlier in the week and we've had it on loop ever since. Kevin Parker's wistful vocal's combined with ZHU's anthemic production makes this a house tune that we can get on board with. The groove and drop are minimal but effective making it perfect for those night time sessions.
Hinds - The Club
Spanish garage-rock band Hinds have released a new single off their upcoming album 'I Don't Run'. The track is lo-fi and raw with passionate distorted vocals throughout. The guitar leads are catchy as hell and the track is charmingly bright and melodic. We can't wait to hear the album!
Parquet Courts - Wide Awake!
Parquet Courts have released another absolute banger. 'Wide Awake' is the new single and title track from their forthcoming album. The percussion-heavy instrumental and funky basslines are complimented by the gang vocals and layers upon layers of catchy guitar parts. You have to watch the crazy video too. It's so much fun.
Matt Maltese - Greatest Comedian
'Greatest Comedian' is South London cult hero and singer-songwriter Matt Maltese's first offering off his recently announced debut album. The track is a lot more upbeat than his previous efforts and the production from Foxygen's Jonathan Rado adds extra character and life to the already witty Maltese.
Honourable Mentions
Beach House - Dive
Grouper - Parking Lot
Cut Worms - Don't Want To Say Goodbye
Jon Hopkins - Emerald Rush
serpentwithfeet - bless ur heart
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