Hello! Happy Friday! Welcome back to another New Music Friday where I make a list of my favorite songs that were released each week with an accompanying Spotify playlist. This week we were blessed with a whole new surprise album by Taylor Swift that is magical in all ways. I listened to it at 3 a.m. and it’s all I wanted to listen to on repeat while frolicking in a forest so bear with me if there aren’t as many comments on the other songs. MisterWives released a new album titled SUPERBLOOM as well and I was instantly obsessed.
But I’ll keep this intro short and sweet. Let’s get into it!
INDIE & CHILL
blind: ROLE MODEL
Hands down the best song ROLE MODEL has ever released. You can’t argue with me. A whole freaking bop. But indie, ya know?
supercuts: Jeremey Zucker
“supercuts” is an upbeat tune combined with lyrics that speak of Zucker’s fear, “of being complacent and ending up where you started, which for [him] was a small town in the suburbs of New Jersey.” Just your typical Jeremey Zucker tune that we know and love.
In My Room: hbd – Til We Die, Pretty Tough, Gameboy
I was introduced to hbd through none other than Tristen Ikaika himself and I’m very glad I was. Her new EP has the perfect mixture of upbeat happy tunes to slow beats to keep you vibing like it’s your birthday.
Don’t Turn Around: Biig Piig
LIKE NIRVANA: Cub Sport – Nirvana, 18, Best Friend, Be Your Angel,
Do you need music to listen to while staring at the ceiling at 3 a.m.? Do you need music to put in the background of a video of you running in slow mo through tall grass with mountains in the background (I recommend “18”)? Or are you a more upbeat end of the year friends tackling each other vibe (I recommend “Best Friend”)? Check out Cub Sport’s new album. A masterpiece and a vibe.
crowd: Silver Sphere
“crowd” is Silver Sphere’s first single off of her new All My Boyfriends EP. The lyrics are highly relatable and her voice is as beautiful as usual. A must listen from this week’s releases.
Too Sensitive: Sean Kennedy
Allergy Season: eisenach
I do be having allergies, but I also do be having much love for eisenach’s new song! The vibes if this are immaculate and therefore it receives a spot on my “surf n skate” playlist.
folklore: Taylor Swift – the 1, cardigan, the last great american dynasty, exile ft. Bon Iver, my tears ricochet, august, illicit affairs, invisible string, mad woman, epiphany, betty
Taylor really dropped this whole new era on us like a bomb and told us to drop everything and get ready. But we weren’t ready. The whole album is a masterpiece top to bottom. I’m obsessed with the visuals chosen for this era with the black and white and the woods. While a foggy forest would normally terrify me because who know’s what’s lurking in there, Swift’s voice and the relaxed yet intentional sounds in each song brings a feeling of tranquility. Each song tells also tells its own story that encapsulates the listener and conjures a unique scene in their mind. Plus we all know how much Miss. Swift loves songs that begin slow and then swell with emotion. But I don’t need to tell you to listen to this album because chances are you probably already have. But if not, please do.
Misinterpretations: Giant Rocks
One Minute: Ryann
These lyrics hit me like a punch in the gut. Ryann has created a beautiful song from a post break up point of view talking about the feeling when you wake up thinking someone else is still with you and then realizing they’re not.
Cabin Fever: Jaden
All the chill vibes.
been thinking: mike.
Big Wheel: Samia
Never Had: Forrest.
Forrest from Surfaces comes to us with this new chill bop and we are grateful.
Bad Vacation: Liza Anne – I Shouldn’t Ghost My Therapist, Desire
I’m obsessed with the track name “I Shouldn’t Ghost My Therapist” on Liza Anne’s new album, Bad Vacation. It’s filled with beachy rock and indie songs that are perfect to fix any relatable bad vacation.
Get What You Need: Joshua Speers
One More Weekend: Maude Latour
An indie pop bop.
ROCK ON
Who Do You Think You’re Talking To?: Dawes
All Distortions Are Intentional: Neck Deep – Telling Stories
All Of Me (with Travis Barker): The Score, Travis Barker
POP AND BOPS
SUPERBLOOM: MisterWives – the end, ghost, whywhywhy, SUPERBLOOM
MisterWives’ new album SUPERBLOOM is fill of upbeat Indie Pop tracks that’ll instantly put you in a good mood. Perfect for a morning playlist or a running playlist to make it more bearable. Every song is a banger!
Save Myself: Ashe
I could see myself scream-singing this song at the top of my voice home alone using my hair brush as a microphone.
Holiday: Little Mix
This song was worth the endless promo I endured on social media hyping it up.
Disrespectful: Malia Civetz
Little More Love: Evie Irie
I 100% agree with this upbeat pop song and its lyrics sung by Irie’s powerful voice.
Nights: Neon Trees
This song is one of my top favorites from this week for sure.
NIGHTRIDER: Arizona Zervas
Heartbreak in the Hills EP: Conor Matthews – Way Out, Drunk
This whole EP is a bop!
Nobody’s Love: Maroon 5
Let Me Move You: Sabrina Carpenter
For a song made for a Netflix film, I’m a huge fan of this bop.
HELP: Morgan Saint – KEEP ON HANGING ON
Ferris Wheel: Sylvan Esso
Fall Apart: merci, mercy
Slow Motion: Charlotte Lawrence
NEVERMIND: HRVY
ELECTRO DANCE + RAVE SZN
Say My Name: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Regard
Do you need a new song to add to your boat day or pool party playlist? This song will have you and your friends singing along and bopping your head along to the beat.
2AM (feat. Carla Monroe): MK, Carla Monroe
Hurting on Purpose (feat. K. Flay): Whethan, K.Flay
RAP SNAP CRACKLE POP
Mood (feat. Iann Dior): 24kGoldn, iann dior
This song is too catchy for its own good.
WRONG (feat. Lil Mosey): The Kid LAROI, Lil Mosey
Lost In Time: Wifisfuneral, Coi Leray
Second Wind: Healy
The ultimate chill rap vibe.
YEE HAW
Heaven Down Here: Mickey Guyton
A current coronavirus and quarantine vibe.
Happy Anywhere (feat. Gwen Stefani): Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani
The way their voices always sound perfect together is magical.
And that’s it! I hope you enjoy and find some of your new favorite songs and artists from this playlist because I know I have. Plus I hope you discover some tunes to fuel your quarantine activities! And wear your freaking mask over your nose!
You can find the volume 34 playlist HERE!
see you friday! 🙂
kasual kook x
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find other volumes and their playlists HERE. want to listen to a specific genre? find genre playlists HERE.
KASUAL KOOK 