Here are our daily picks for you featuring Alice Merton, Valley and more!
1. “still can’t dress myself” – Devon Again
Devon Again uses a colorful play of music to compose an eclectic song reflecting on self-discovery. The music video feels like taking a page out of a yearbook, implementing a touching childlike wonder to remind watchers of their own adolescence. “still can’t dress myself” is euphonious, with child-like singing in background to make a playful harmony for all ages to enjoy.
2. “run away girl” – Alice Merton
“run away girl” is the beginning of the year anthem we didn’t know we needed. A compelling new motto, with a reverbed bassline driving the point home, keeping up with the gradual altitude changes of the singer’s voice. The uplifting lyrics inspires the listener for introspection, with the singer grappling the question of who they are to become on the next stage of their life. The visualizer does a great job of imagining this, displaying Alice Merton running in a wide field, comparable to the vast field of their own future.
3. “Say Goodbye” – Future Island
“Say Goodbye” reflects the future of music, with a thumping beat and smooth bassline sure to make you get up on your feet. Future Island uses haunting vocals promising to manage a chill down your spine with sincere lyrics and infectious flow. The video reflects the ominous feeling the singer employs, making a visual feast for the watcher with vibrant and addictive colors.
4. “memories (demo)” – Valley
“memories (demo)” begs to be a fully released song, with Valley’s sorrowful tone and meaningful lyrics. The acoustic-adjacent song reflects on missing love, facing the reality of moving on, but being able to keep it alive in memories. The emotions displayed do not go unnoticed, sure to make the listener tear up from the depth of Valley’s sentiment.
5. “Never Need Me” – Rachel Chinouriri
Rachel Chinouriri wants it to be known to never need her with nostalgic new tune, “Never Need Me.” Rachel Chinouriri implements a lilting voice throughout the song, making every tearjerking lyric leave with a smile on the face. Featured in the video is a surprising cameo of Florence Pugh, which feels fitting for the silver screen starlet to feature in a music video that has the feel of a coming-of-age movie. An apropos allusion to early 2000’s movie from sound to feel, Rachel has hit a stride with her latest release.