Hello and happy New Music Friday! I decided to combine last week’s and this week’s music into one perfect playlist for your consumption. Within the last two weeks we’ve been blessed with a new era from Shawn Mendes and now an iconic collaboration between Bebe Rexa and Doja Cat. Not to flex, but there’s a great combination of slow and upbeat songs to keep your weekend going.
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 music from the week of Friday, October 9, 2020. Find the playlist HERE. Let’s get it.
POP AND BOPS
*Wonder: Shawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes introduced us to Wonderland last week. With building production and an explosive ending, “Wonder” is the perfect addition to any workout or morning playlist to give you extra energy and motivation to tackle anything that comes your way. I’m excited to see what he brings out next on the road to his album release on December 4.
*Fallin’: Why Don’t We
With their new adrenaline-filled track, Why Don’t We sample Kanye West’s “Black Skinhead” drum intro.
*cheap sunglasses: John K
*Baby Blue Shades: Bad Suns
Not a Pop Song: Little Mix
Strangers / Lovers: Dagny – Moment, Come Over, Please Look At Me
This new album from Dagny is the perfect collection of pop songs that show the full range of a relationship.
Baby, I’m Jealous (feat. Doja Cat): Bebe Rexha, Doja Cat
Something You Like: merci, mercy
Strawberry Pie: Alisa Nappa, jame
Still Have Me: Demi Lovato
*All Love Everything: Aloe Blacc
So Sick (feat. blackbear): Kiiara, blackbear
*Jeanie (feat. Bon Iver): Jim-E Stack, Bon Iver
INDIE & CHILL
*1,000,000 X Better: Griff, HONNE
The insanely talented Griff and HONNE collaborated last week to release a song that is as comforting as it is beautiful. It’s the perfect addition to your favorite comfort playlist.
Haunt You (feat. chloe moriondo): X Lovers
This new track from X Lovers and chloe moriondo comes just in time for spooky season.
say it over (feat. Cautious Clay): Ruel, Cautious Clay
*going out: ROLE MODEL
In anticipation for his longer project coming out on October 21st, ROLE MODEL drops this bop that we can’t stop listening to on repeat.
*Someone Else’s Dream (slenderbodies Remix): Absofacto, slenderbodies
I’m obsessed with this song and the talented slenderbodies so this remix must be good, right? WRONG. This remix is GREAT. Arguably better than the original song perhaps.
Everyone Changes: Kodaline, Gabrielle Aplin
*Hypochondriac: Sasha Sloan
With her incredible songwriting, Sasha Sloan creates a simple acoustic track that is a love song without saying “I love you.”
*Brainstorm: Alexander 23
With every new release, Alexander 23 makes us fall in love with his music more. According to Alexander, “Brainstorm’ is about how difficult it can be to communicate how you feel when you’re in a really dark place.” When these feelings are hard to describe, this song is the perfect comfort track to play.
dusk EP: mxmtoon – bon iver, show and tell
With her new EP, mxmtoon features her beautiful and soothing voice through a mix of relaxing tracks.
The Jump: Tiny Deaths
This dreamy new song from Tiny Deaths examines the question “does fame attract rotten people or does the fame itself rot them?” The minimalistic song packs a punch through echoing instrumentation, delicate vocals and scintillating synths, emitting a cinematic atmosphere.
Isabella (with Lucy Dacus): Hamilton Leithauser, Lucy Dacus
*Officer of Love: Caamp
This song live. HITS.
The Other Side: Julian Daniell
Hailing from Boulder, Colorado, Julian has a unique musical style that blends Americana and folk with elements of ’60s soul and rock, and its shining element is lyrics that tell a story in a poetic style. His newest track, “The Other Side,” has an introspective feeling to it that will have you envisioning sitting on your back porch and looking out over a vast lake thinking of simpler times.
*Setting Sun: Cristóvam
Inspired by his hometown in the Azores islands, Portugal, Cristóvam showcases jangly guitars, soaring synths and a foot-stomping rhythm in this new track. His soulful vocals provide a nostalgic and sincere feeling that listeners can cling on to, finding solace in his lyrics.
*Our Song: Rainbow Kitten Surprise
*Magnolia Mansion: BARBUDO
One of my favorite groovy songs from this week’s playlist.
A Million Times: Cosmo’s Midnight
*Forever Isn’t Long Enough: Alfie Templeman
*Virtual Aerobics: Wallows
Will Wallows ever release a song that isn’t catchy?
Why Try: Ginger Root
Good Juice: Froogle
Psychics in LA: Peach Pit
ROCK ON
*Kill Me: Sundara Karma
Shot In The Dark: AC/DC
ELECTRO DANCE + RAVE SZN
Run Away: Tycho, rum.gold
Big Jet Plane: Sirens, Emilee
Polar Bears – Lenno Remix: JUNG, Lenno
I Wanna Dance: Alex Moye
Candy II [Beat Tape]: Louis The Child – Keep Moving
If you’re into studying with the freshest beats on in the background to help you power through the work, Louis The Child’s new album is perfect for you.
KNOW ME (feat Gallant) – Cassian Remix: BRONSON, Cassian, Gallant, ODEZA, Golden Features
*Nightlight – MOTi Remix, ILLENIUM, MOTi
IF U – Club Mix: Breathe Carolina, Robert Falcon, Conor Maynard
Loser – Remix: Chad Tepper, Cheat Codes
R&viBe
Touch Me (feat. Kehlani) – Remix: Victoria Monet, Kehlani
This week these two queens finally came together to create a remix of Monet’s “Touch Me.” With their airy yet dreamy voices, Monet and Kehlani make the perfect track fro when you’re in the moooood.
*Not Another Love Song: Ella Mai
You Knew What This Was: TONYB.
This new track from TONYB. narrates when things get complicated somewhere between a friendship and relationship, but both people willingly dive into it. “You Know What This Was” features bold, vibrant soundscapes, ethereal background vocals and a move-inducing rhythm.
Stars In The Sky (feat. Jhené Aiko): Phora, Jhené Aiko
Silver Tongue Devil (feat. Shenseea): Masego, Shenseea
RAP SNAP CRACKLE POP
Sofia: Tiny Meat Gang
JEWELZ: Anderson .Paak
YEE HAW
*Hell Of A View: Eric Church
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!
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As always, you can find this week’s playlist HERE!
see you friday! 🙂
kasual kook x
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KASUAL KOOK 