Discover some experimental production with this week’s New Music Friday.
1. Winona Fighter: “TALK”
Winona Fighter advocates for honesty and integrity in their latest single, “TALK.” It’s a brutal feeling, being encircled in lies and empty words, and they’ve had enough. The lead singer takes charge of the situation, saying: “Look me in the eye, ’cause I’m gonna make you anyway.” The shouting vocals and artistic electronic guitar solos emphasize the rage in a garage-band fashion.
2. The Velveteers: “Take It From The Top”
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Charismatic indie punk band The Velveteers ask “Is anybody gonna like me? Is anybody gonna love me?” in their quirky new release, “Take It From The Top.” The track explores vanity and insecurity with an adolescent attitude, completed by a semi-whiney and vaguely accented vocal style. The camcorder-style music video adds a personal rough edge to the overall story.
3. cleopatrick: “BAD GUY”
Canadian duo cleopatrick returns with a refreshing, unconventional production approach for their recent track, “BAD GUY.” The intention, according to the band, was to make it feel like it was entirely made on a Nintendo Gamecube, hence the washed-out and ultra-filtered vocals, as if “losing battery.” This “crying” effect drives home the lyrics, which affirm “I don’t wanna be the bad guy again.”
4. Obongjayar: “Not In Surrender”
Musical chameleon Obongjayar continues forging his distinctive path with “Not In Surrender.” This track is nothing short of magical, blending elements from electronic, funk, disco, and psychedelic rock into a fast-paced party song. His breathy and light vocal tone carries a sophisticated air, topping off the complex production beneath. Paired with a slightly unsettling lyric video, he shows appreciation for the unusual.
5. flowerovlove: “I’ve seen ur ex”
English singer-songwriter flowerovlove displays humorous self-love in her new single, “I’ve seen ur ex.” She happily sings “I got a fetish, I like them obsessed with me,” over a slightly cartoonish ’80s pop instrumental. The color of the track changes halfway through, leaning more indie with rich acoustic guitars. Sometimes, the best way to overcome a breakup is to chalk it up to “they just couldn’t handle me!”