Sunday 2 December 2018

New Music Friday 30/11

Mark Ronson feat. Miley Cyrus - Nothing Breaks Like A Heart

Mark Ronson feat. Miley Cyrus - Nothing Breaks Like A Heart

Miley Cyrus channeling her godmother Dolly Parton singing Jolene given a modern twist with Mark Ronson's slick production? Yes please. This is what modern day country should sound like. Probably one of the best songs Miley has done.

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Grimes feat. HANA - We Appreciate Power

Grimes feat. HANA - We Appreciate Power

It's already been over three years since Grimes released her fourth album 'Art Angels', so fans have been eagerly awaiting new music. We Appreciate Power goes down the rock route, her delicate vocals juxtaposed with thrumming guitars and a riot grrrl attitude. There's plenty of drama here, but those who prefer her earlier more electronic work may be disappointed.

Worth a listen.



Emily Burns - Damn Good Liar

Emily Burns - Damn Good Liar

Another week, another Emily Burns single. But this might just be her best yet. Where most other popstars aim for banger after banger, Burns delivers smart pop that's restrained but intricately put together. The pre-chorus builds to a crescendo that never comes, the chorus muted yet cleverly punctuated beneath the vocal hook. It's a song that surprises, even when Burns is an artist who consistently delivers.

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Jax Jones and Years & Years - Play

Jax Jones and Years & Years - Play

'Palo Santo' hasn't quite delivered the singles success of 'Communion', but Years & Years remain a dominant force in pop. Partnering with Jax Jones is a safe choice but the results are decent, Olly Alexander's distinctive voice rising above typical house production. Enjoyable in a "let's start Saturday night with a banger" kind of way.

Worth a listen.



Cheat Codes x Kim Petras - Feeling of Falling

Cheat Codes x Kim Petras - Feeling of Falling

Here's another solo artist partnering with a dance act to raise their profile. Feeling of Falling probably would've made a great solo single for Petras. As it stands, she sings over polished Chainsmoker's-esque production (mellow guitars and thudding beats) that's nice enough, but the chorus at least is an unexpected joy.

Worth a listen.



ZAYN - Rainberry

ZAYN - Rainberry

ZAYN has never managed to replicate the immediate success of first single Pillowtalk. Maybe that's haunting him. He's had a whole load of singles since the release of his first album, drifting further outwards from R&B into rock and pop territory as if reaching for a new twist on his sound. Rainberry feels Prince-esque, with its funk feel and synth stabs. But it feels like Malik's fame is slipping through his fingers, even with a new album due imminently.

Worth a listen.