Björk - Blissing Me
At first listen, this new track from forthcoming album 'Utopia', lacks impact. But really, it's a balm to the hyped up rhythmic pop otherwise released this week. Delicate harps cascade in a shower of light, hypnotising, warm and blissful. Björk sings of finding love, of "two music nerds obsessing". Is this her falling in love with her collaborator, or just finding mutual respect? Either way, it's clear she's moved on from the heartbreak of her last album and that's a joy to hear.
Stefflon Don & Skepta - Ding-A-Ling
This is your new feminist rap anthem. The hook is a child singing "I want you to play with my ding-a-ling" meant to belittle the men sending the rapper dick pics, her feisty verses proving she can more than take on the boys. "Someone best tell him who the fuck I am," she spits. She's Stefflon Don. Don't forget it.
Maggie Lindemann - Obsessed
Maggie Lindemann's previous single Pretty Girl was a surprise hit, especially with its Cheat Codes remix. Obsessed isn't exactly a revolution, but its Clean Bandit-esque production is slick, sounds relevant, and ensures this is a fun little pop track. It might just outdo her last.
Francis Novotny - Broken Arrow
Growing up in Gothenburg, Novotny moved to Paris for its house scene. But his music is a kaleidscope of influences, Broken Arrow starkly based around a sinuous string melody and off-kilter beats, deftly mixing up the production with vocal harmonies and modern touches. It's impressively weird.
L Devine - Like You Like That
The first track from her newly released 'Growing Pains' EP, Like You Like That is a breezy, whimsical electro-pop track with production from Copenhagen's Siba. It's youthful and fun, with a emotive, relatable edge - a fine introduction to the rest of the EP.
Steve Aoki x Lauren Jauregui - All Night
Steve Aoki is one of the highest paid DJs in the world and has collaborated with a tonne of artists on various singles. And yet, his most recognisable recent hit was on Just Hold On with Louis Tomlinson (incidentally, the best thing Tomlinson has been near). Here he's featuring the vocals of Fifth Harmony's Lauren Jauregui, this also being one of the best things she's been involved in. It's slower than the usual dance music, allowing for more polished sensuality. Which rubbish artist will he choose to raise up next?
Diplo feat. MØ - Get It Right
This is hardly the first time these two have collaborated (who could possibly forget Lean On) but let's hope it's not their last. Both artists are better than this: it lacks a truly memorable hook and the chorus drop is generic to the extreme. They need another chance to get it right.
Luis Fonsi feat. Demi Lovato - Échame La Culpa
Luis Fonsi has literally released the same song again and thrown in some vocals from Demi Lovato. Latin music is better than this.
