New Music Friday is reviewing some of the best releases that you may have missed over the weekend. Get into them now:
1. Sara Kays: “Bench Sitter”
Nashville-based Sara Kays returned with her new mellow and moody single, “Bench Sitter.” Her delicate voice muses a story of the push and pull between yearning and insecurity. The change of cadence in the second verse stands out among the otherwise flowing and expansive instrumental.
2. IDER: “Attachment Theory”
London-based duo IDER came back with the ambient and wavy “Attachment Theory.” Examining one’s own relationship patterns is a vulnerable and complex process, but they put it so simply and assertively: “I don’t wanna love that way no more.” The calm nature of the track invites introspection.
3. Japanese Breakfast: “Orlando in Love”
Indie band Japanese Breakfast returned with a sung poem titled “Orlando in Love.” This intro track is the first single off their upcoming fourth album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women). A comforting acoustic guitar settles in while the vocals echo with a whimsical beauty overtop. Together, they create serenity.
4. The Lumineers: “Same Old Song”
Alternative band The Lumineers made a comeback with “Same Old Songs.” In the vocalist’s familiar, raspy tone, he offers a glimpse into the not-so-glamorous side of being a career musician. A galloping Americana-style beat adds a sense of urgency to the story, perhaps emphasizing the volatility of it all.
5. Julia Michaels, Maren Morris: “Scissors”
Singer-songwriters Julia Michaels and Maren Morris are detached and thriving in their new single, “Scissors.” The thick bass stands out against a light background of dry vocal harmonies and a winding steel guitar sound. Summing up the spirit of the track, they sing: “Kiss me while you can babe.”
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