From girl groups to stunning soloists, New Music Friday touches all bases this week. Find a new favorite track:
1. MEOVV: “TOXIC”
Rookie girl group MEOVV have made their first comeback since debut with “TOXIC.” Contrasting their bold introduction with “MEOW,” this track reveals a soft, emotional side, showing off more of the members’ vocal ranges. Over a minimalist electro-pop beat, the lyrics blindly yearn for a toxic relationship, enhanced by hazy, floaty imagery.
2. Morgan Saint: “Kiss”
Morgan Saint makes a return with “Kiss,” a delightful electronic track that sparkles and shines with romance. The layers of plucking synths offer a nostalgic charm, while a guitar seamlessly melts into the mix, driving the chorus. The song is a fluttering ode to the peak of tension before a momentous kiss – sometimes the joy is the journey there!
3. Ava Max: “1 Wish”
Pop hitmaker Ava Max returns with her Christmas season contribution, “1 Wish.” The instrumental and lyrics are a harmonious combination of everybody’s favorite Christmas pastimes – charming bells, making snow angels, setting up lights, and of course curating the perfect gift list to tie it off. This track is for those who can’t wait for the holidays.
4. iyla: “Strut”
R&B indie artist iyla delivers secure confidence with her new single, “Strut.” Over a danceable, loungey beat, she declares that she is better off focusing on building up her aura. She sings, “Out here feeling cute / Shiny, polished, new / Reflecting every hue.” A highlight of the track is the percussion line that bounces with a fresh spunk.
5. Olly Alexander: “Polari”
Singer and actor Olly Alexander makes a striking return with the short yet powerful “Polari.” The instrumental is a unique mixture of 80s rock and pop with more modern electronic interjections. Paired with heavy eyeliner and a punk-inspired entourage of dancers, he pays homage to the collection of historically gay slang used in Britain until the late 1960s.
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