Happy New Music Friday! If you take anything away from this introduction, just know that this week’s playlist is one of my best yet. And yes I know I say this every week but I truly mean it this week. FLETCHER leaked her own EP early, Wallows makes their highly anticipated return and so much more. School is kicking my butt and my brain can’t form two cohesive thoughts so I apologize for the lack of comments on many of the songs but I promise they’re great. Be sure to check them out and take my word for it.
If you’re new here, I make weekly playlists where I pick my favorite songs from each week’s releases and I write some of my quick thoughts about them. I also curate a Spotify playlist to go along with them. I’m all about helping people find their new favorite artists and songs so if you have any suggestions let me know!
I also made an Instagram for all my music invested peeps so feel free to check it out @kasualpicks on Instagram. I’ll be sharing my favorites in each genre on that platform so feel free to check it out! On here, however, I’ll designate my top favorites with an asterisk “*”.
Here’s the best songs released the week of Friday, September 11, 2020. Find the playlist HERE. Let’s get it.
INDIE & CHILL
*Teen Scene feat. Buddy: Maeta, Buddy
*Know You: Dreamer Boy
as long as you care: Ruel
okay on your own (feat. Carly Rae Jepsen): mxmtoon, Carly Rae Jepsen
*Nobody Gets Me (Like You): Wallows
Wallows have finally made their return and we couldn’t be more excited! This cute love song
*Kamikaze: Omar Apollo
*La La (feat. The Mowgli’s): The Mowgli’s, Kids In America
*Someone Else’s Dream: Absofacto
*BS: Still Woozy
*Keep Your Head Up: Djo
Idaho: Cosmo’s Midnight
The Curse (feat. Mac Demarco): Yellow Days, Mac Demarco
Distractions: Harrison Sands, Chris Wright, No Suits
ROCK ON
*Chemicals: The Vamps
nostalgic (luvsick): renforshort
Worth It: beabadoobee
The latest single from her debut album Fake It Flowers to be released in October, “Worth It” is filled with that classic beabadoobee sound of your favorite 90’s movies.
Visitor: Of Monsters and Men
*Live A Little: Chaz Cardigan
This week Chaz Cardigan comes at us with an inspiring upbeat track that’ll make you want to conquer the world. Seriously. I haven’t been on a run in months but at first listen this song has me feeling like I could run a 5k and WIN.
POP AND BOPS
The S(ex) Tapes: FLETCHER – Silence, Shh..Don’t Say it, Sex (With My Ex)
FLETCHER’s new EP was due next week but she decided to leak it a week early, and we couldn’t be more grateful. The whole thing is a masterpiece. Each song works with the rest to create a cohesive and personal body of work.
*GO FAST BABY: Raissa
WILD: Carly Rose – song of the summer
Better In College: Robert DeLong, Ashe
MOONCHILD: NIKI – Switchblade, Selene, Plot Twist
Listening to this album feels like a fairytale. It’s beautiful, it’s magical and it’s a must listen this week. But be sure to listen in order to fully appreciate its flow through the ups and downs.
*Roster: Bailey Bryan
*Love Looks Better: Alicia Keys
One of the best songs released this week and the next addition to your workout playlist.
Let’s Love: David Guetta, Sia
*Happiness: John K
An upbeat song about the post-breakup sadness.
Everybody Wants You: Johnny Orlando
A catchy song about a narcissist.
OK Not To Be OK: Marshmello, Demi Lovato
This week was National Suicide Prevention Week. Be sure to check in on those around you, even if they appear to be OK.
Be Happy (feat. blackbear) [remix]: Dixie D’Amelio, Lil Mosey, blackbear
The original song wasn’t too bad, but this one. This is the one.
Numb (feat. DeathbyRomy & PVRIS): Kiiara, DeathybyRomy, PVRIS
Worth Living For: Said the Sky, Olivver the Kid
ELECTRO DANCE + RAVE SZN
*Drivin Thru the Night: Petit Biscuit
Just like the title suggest, this song is perfect for those late night drives alone with your thoughts or a deep talk with your closest friend.
Wait For You (feat. Zoe Wees): Tom Walker, Zoe Wees
Who Knew? (Wookie Remix): Disclosure, Mick Jenkins, Wookie
Daydream – Snakehips Remix: The Aces, Snakehips
I was obsessed with “Daydream” before but now, I have zero self control when it comes to playing this on repeat.
Playing With My Head: Zandyr
Love Song – Will Clarke Remix: Duke Dumont, Will Clarke
RAP SNAP CRACKLE POP
*Say It First: Jutes
*Found You: Ludacris, Chance the Rapper
In My Head: Ollie
HEISENBURG: Matt Lab
Sometimes: badmonsham
R&viBe
Forever (feat. Orion Sun): Nascent, Orion Sun, Loshendrix
Want You: Luh Kel, Queen Naija
Luh Kel’s and Queen Naija’s voices blend perfectly together in this new R&B track.
*Undercover: Gabrielle Current
That Girl: Khamari
Effortless: Ant Saunders
YEE HAW
Long Live: Florida Georgia Line
Long live all the best things in life.
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 studying sessions! And wear your mask over your nose! The pandemic isn’t over just because you want it to be!
Don’t forget to follow me on instagram to keep up to date about all things music or to be featured on an upcoming playlist!(@kasualpicks)
As always, you can find this week’s playlist HERE!
see you friday! 🙂
kasual kook x
ps. want me to check out your music? find me on social media @kasual_kook or email me @ kasualkook@gmail.com
pps. don’t forget to follow the playlist and share it with others! let me know what your favorite songs are! if you think i’m missing a genre of music you’d like to hear, let me know! i’d love to broaden my horizons
find other volumes and their playlists HERE. want to listen to a specific genre? find genre playlists HERE.
KASUAL KOOK 