Enjoy an eclectic mix of alt-rock, grunge, house, and more from New Music Friday. Hidden gems await!
1. Des Rocs: “Love and a Smoking Gun”
Des Rocs returns with a melancholy, yet strong style with “Love and a Smoking Gun.” The track dramatically opens with a minimal piano and guitar, leading the listener to think it’s about to be a ballad. It then bursts with additional roaring guitars and a theatrical, fuzzy vocal line. The song walks the fine line between bold and soft.
2. mehro: “Lady Parts and Mannequins”
Along with a creative, edgy stop-motion music video, mehro releases “Lady Parts and Mannequins.” This alt-rock, drum and bass hybrid track embodies the word “experimental.” It explores the most “primal” parts of the human psyche, suggesting a consistent return to carnal desires at the end of the day.
3. The Last Dinner Party: “Army Dreamers – Live from Studio Brussel”
The Last Dinner Party took on the task of covering the iconic Kate Bush’s “Army Dreamers.” This live cover is a display of their pitch-perfect, charismatic vocals, evoking Kate Bush’s artistry while incorporating their style. The song recounts the feelings of a mother who lost her son to a senseless war, and how he could not fulfill his dreams.
4. Emei, Whethan: “SUNNYD”
EDM giant Whethan teams up with Emei for “SUNNYD.” Likening someone to her source of energy, Emei calls them her “Sunny D”; possibly a double-entendre. This short-and-sweet, bright house track gets people jumping with its bubbly, bouncy instrumentals. A taste of summer for this mid-fall weather.
5. Feather & Bone, Roniit: “White Wind”
Feather & Bone collab with Roniit for “White Wind.” Orchestral, acoustic, and dreamy are just a few words to describe this track. The light, falsetto vocals, and beautiful harmonies evoke a witchy or siren-like energy, ready to pull the listener into a dream world for the weekend.