Engage all of your senses with this week’s New Music Friday playlist, including boundary-pushing techno to a tale of being lost at sea.
1. AURORA: “Starvation”
The eclectic AURORA returned with “Starvation,” a semi-acoustic dance song with harmonies reminiscent of old folk music. Her voice is bright and unique, contrasting the profound lyrics that speak on the destruction of human greed: “Why do we have to die / For us to see the light?”
2. Sabrina Carpenter: “Please Please Please”
Main pop girl in-the-making Sabrina Carpenter finally continued where she left off at the end of the “Espresso” music video. “Please Please Please” is a dreamy, subdued track where she candidly sings about her public relationships. She says, “Heartbreak is one thing, my ego’s another / I beg you don’t embarrass me motherfucker”
3. Aquageist, Saint Juniper: “LYING TO YOU”
Sacramento-based Aquageist released “LYING TO YOU” with Saint Juniper. A carefully mixed roaring electric guitar line combined with semi-scream vocals results in an intense 3-minute headbanger. The lyrics speak of questioning one’s motives and whether to reveal one’s true emotions or not.
4. Royal & the Serpent: “American Spirit”
Rising alternative star Royal & the Serpent returns with cheeky observations in “American Spirit.” It is a soft-rock anthem that affectionately points out all things “American” such as nuclear families and late student loans, but also describes a feeling of Stockholm syndrome. She wants to leave (the country, or a relationship), but can’t give it up for some reason.
5. Kiki Rockwell: “Syrena”
Emerging from New Zealand, Kiki Rockwell released “Syrena.” Sung from both a siren and sailor’s point of view, the song beautifully echos with warm instrumentals. An orchestra fills the space with emotion as she darkly muses, “Drink my blood / break my bones / this grave will fit me better than your landlocked home.”
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