Overwhelm by all the new music coming out? Here, a selection of our favorite tracks released this week, from emerging to most established artists, this is your weekly soundtrack!
Years & Years and Galantis – Sweet talker
Olly Alexander, frontman of Years & Years is about to release his third record “Night Call” on January 7. After “Starstruck” and “Crave”, he teamed up with Swedish electronic house producers Galantis for his latest single “Sweet talker” and all that we can say is that it’s officially a pop banger!
KLON – 3ème piste
The French collective KLON presented their debut EP “Nouveau Genre”, earlier this year. An indie-pop electronic project exploring the différents colors of their genres and identities. Prolific, they are still promoting this EP and just released a psychedelic karaoke video for their sexual anthem “3ème Piste”. Sexual healing for sure!
Thee Dian – Masterclass feat Crystal Murray x Le Diouck x Lagrace x Calamity
At only 20, Thee Dian is one of the most exciting new faces of the current Parisian musical scene. Signed to young and promising label Spin Desire, she already released several electro-trap masterpieces such as “Good Girl Gone Bad” and “Insanity”. Her new single “Masterclass” is a smooth and sassy track and it’s a whole vibe!
Lolo Zouaï – Scooter
French-born American R&B and pop musician Lolo Zouaï is about to drop her second album next year after “High Highs to Low Lows” in 2019. This new era was introduced by “Galipette” months ago and now she is back with “Scooter” which is a sassy BOP making Lolo the coolest girl on the block.
KAYTRANADA – Intimidated feat H.E.R
Haitian-Canadian record producer and DJ KAYTRANADA just released a new EP “Intimidated” including a collaboration with American singer H.E.R for a groovy and chill track. Previously, KAYTRANADA latest album “Bubba” earned a Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album in 2020. He made history being the first Black artist to win this award in its 16-year history of existence.
Earl Sweatshirt – 2010
American rapper Earl Sweatshirt is back with a new single produced by Black Noi$e with a visual directed and edited by Ryosuke Tanzawa, “2010” is the proof that Earl is always bringing heat with the flows.
FKA Twigs – Measure of a Man feat Central Cee
English singer-songwriter FKA Twigs teamed up with West London rapper Central Cee for their new song “Measure of a Man.” This track is featured in the new movie The King’s Man out on December 22nd. The result of this collaboration sounds like a James Bond theme song!
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