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!
Sega Bodega – I need nothing from you
Salvador Navarrete better known by his stage name Sega Bodega, is an Irish music producer, singer, songwriter, DJ and co-founder of the record label and collective NUXXE alongside Shygirl. His upcoming album “Romeo” is coming out on November 10th and it includes some collaborations with Arca and Charlotte Gainsbourg. His new track “I Need Nothing From You” is painfully beautiful! We are warning you!
Rosalia – La fama feat The Weeknd
Spanish singer and songwriter Rosalia became successful when her second album “El Mal Querer” came out in 2018. A crossover success making her one of the most influential Latin artists of the contemporary musical scene. Her highly anticipated return is in 2022 with a new record “Motomami” and in the meantime, she just dropped the first single featuring The Weeknd. “La Fama” comes out with a cinematic music video showcasing a story of lust and betrayal. All that we can say is that it’s already iconic!
Shamir – Cisgender
When Shamir broke the internet in 2014 with his smash hit “On The Regular”, the world was expecting him to bring fresh and cool electronic hip-hip vibes in the music industry. Unfortunately due to some personal issues, Shamir decided to continue making music far from the mainstream spotlight and became more indie. His self-released new album “Heterosexuality” is out on February 2022 and it’s the track “Cisgender” which is promoting it. In a statement, he said: “I think this album is me finally acknowledging my trauma”.
James Blake – Famous last words
Words can’t explain how beautiful James Blake’s latest record “Friends That Break Your Heart” is. The UK musician is still promoting it in a generous way by dropping some amazing visuals for each track. The latest video for “Famous Last Words” is mind-blowing and the sound is as usual completely breathtaking.
grentperez – Clementine
Raised on a diet of The Eagles, The Beatles, and Queen by his dad, Australian musician grentperez launched his YouTube channel in 2012 which is now owing more than half a million subscribers. After spending the pandemic honing his own sound and nurturing his songwriting his previous single “Cherry Wine” has been storming the Spotify Viral Charts and is currently over 4 million streams. His new song “Clementine” is a smooth romantic ballade and it might become another successful hit.
Kevin Heartbeats – Overnighto
Young label S76 just signed French musician Kevin Heartbeats with his DIY bedroom-pop songs. Last summer he revealed his debut track ” Soothed” which was an amazing first release, he is back with the hypnotic ” Overnighto” with a video directed by Laurent Ségretier. All that we can say is that 2022 will definitely be the breakout year of Kevin Heartbeats!
Two Another – You’re gone
Two Another is a pop R’n’B duo and channels their emotions into their music with inspiring lyrics, fusing it with groovy synths and velvet vocals. Their latest single “You’re Gone” where lead singer Eliot addresses the trauma of hiding his sexuality whilst in a toxic hyper-masculine all-boys school. The duo are currently preparing to release their greatly anticipated album in mid-2022 and they’ve already released certified hits “Matter of Time” and “Jump”.
Boys Noize – Affection feat Abra
German electronic producer Boys Noize just revealed his fifth studio album “+/-” and it includes amazing collaborations with Tommy Cash as well as Kelsey Lu. The new single “Affection” features R’n’b singer Abra and it’s am Atlanta bass-inspired dance floor anthem that will make you sweat! This track follows their recent collaboration “Unlock It” feat. Playboi Carti, Abra’s first major-label single.
