This Week: Songs You Need To Hear
The new releases were overflowing in February and early March—which makes our job both easy and difficult—but this week we have six more releases for your personal rotation.
While the tumultuous times of the world seem to keep finding new ways to continue, we’ll keep doing what we can to highlight the beauty and the art that’s being made amidst it all. Dive in:
I. “Two Silhouettes” by SeepeopleS
SeepeopleS at Sun Tiki Studios
First off, we have a new track by the self-described “original anti-genre indie pranksters”, SeepeopleS. Whatever pre-disposition that description provides you will likely be immediately altered by the lush, spirited sound of their new single “Two Silhouettes”. The instrumentation is tasteful, intentional, and moving. Paired with a clever animation-style music video, they’ve captured something special.
The next release in their three-part series called SeepeopleS LOVE/HATE/LIVE, was produced by long time SeepeopleS collaborator Will Holland at Chillhouse Studios (The Pixies, Dead Can Dance), and will be available on April 1st.
II. “The Sixties” by Jagger
Jagger
Next, we have a dreamy-feeling single from the oh-so-smooth-vocaled, Jagger. The song oozes with nostalgia—you could swear you’ve heard it before, but just can’t place it—a mark of classically strong songwriting. But alas, it’s brand new and it’s here for you to enjoy . . . over and over again.
III. “Plus One to Heaven” by Ian McFarland
Ian McFarland
Ian McFarland is Manhattan-based indie rock artist, with a brilliant approach to his sonic craftsmanship. His songs routinely combine a throwback feel—a warm, analog-esque feel mixed with enough of a modern, pop feel to really make it work. His new single “Plus One to Heaven” is no different in this approach, and it comes out perfectly. And you can’t go wrong with the tag line, “Can I be your plus one to heaven?”
IV. “Own Worst Enemy” by LOGVN
LOGVN
Now we’ll change up the pace. Cleveland-based rapper LOGVN dropped his new single “Own Worst Enemy” and it exudes determination and grit. The instrumental is brooding, and tells a story in and of itself, but LOGVN stands out even more with his unique vocal tone and metered approach. Interestingly enough, he had to battle a debilitating stutter through years of speech therapy to no avail—until he began rapping and singing.
V. “Buttercup and Butterfly Meet” by m5 vibe
m5 vibe
Staying in the hip-hop spectrum, we have new release from m5 vibe—a songwriter, rap artist, and spoken word poet who was raised in Southeast Georgia, currently residing on the west coast. m5 vibe combines all tenets of his skillset on “Buttercup and Butterfly Meet”. His voice is commanding, yet delicate in its ability to guide the listener through the story. And the bending, drifting feel of the instrumentation beautifully sews together the seams of the audible tapestry.
VI. “Politics & Party Tricks” by Slimdan
Slimdan
