New Music Friday covers the hottest new tracks in pop and grunge this week. Check them out:
1. Lady Gaga: “Don’t Call Tonight”
Generational icon Lady Gaga is back with “Don’t Call Tonight” off her highly anticipated new album, MAYHEM. This guitar-driven pop track shows off her rich and powerful vocals over charming, sparkling synths. The tone and vocal style are reminiscent of tracks like “So Happy I Could Die,” invoking a carefree feeling. A vocoder effect in the bridge perfectly completes the formula.
2. Bishop Briggs: “Woman Is King”
Powerhouse vocalist Bishop Briggs is back with “Woman Is King,” a cheeky empowerment anthem. She takes jabs at the patriarchy, describing ways she stands her ground, followed by “and I know that you hate that.” A rather empty verse builds tension to the chorus, which explodes in gritty vocals and electric guitar riffs. Briggs knows that doubt fuels the fire inside of each ambitious woman.
3. SOFIA ISELLA: “Josephine”
Singer, songwriter, and producer SOFIA ISELLA forges her unique path with “Josephine.” This ominous track greets the listener with white noise and a whispered “ga ga” ad-lib, setting the stage for intense emotion. The lyrics are a letter to a volatile “idol” named Josephine, who instills fear in others through high expectations. Metaphorical or not, it is a raw depiction of resentment.
4. DeathbyRomy, Palaye Royale: “PRAY TO ME”
DeathbyRomy and Palaye Royale play with blasphemy in their latest collaboration, “PRAY TO ME.” Through edgy imagery such as “Razor blade to my tongue and I lick it” and “Sick, sad savior on my worst behavior,” the duo embodies a character that relishes in manipulation and unwavering devotion. Both Romy and Royale unleash screaming vocals, driving home the chaotic message.
5. chloe moriondo: “abyss”
YouTuber-turned-musician chloe moriondo brings eclectic bedroom pop with “abyss.” Who said ambiguity is a bad thing? Through oceanic references, she delights in the light-hearted fun and uncertainty that signifies a budding relationship. An emphasis on dancing, kissing, and spinning ’round drives home her free-spirited approach, paired with bright, funky instrumentals.
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