Is anything better than plugging in your headphones, firing up your music app of choice, and jamming out to that brand-new song you're obsessed with?
Don't get me wrong; I love my go-to playlists. The classics are great. But something amazing happens when I hear an awesome new track for the first time. I am filled with anticipation, enthusiasm, and pure bliss as I wonder to myself, Will the chorus be as good as the hook? or Wait — did I just discover my new favorite artist?!?!
New music is one of the best mood-boosters ever to me, and I want to share it with you. So each week, I'm pulling together the most popular (as in, they have over 100K listens within the first few days of their release) and most exciting new music out there for you to turn on, tune in, drop out to.
Let's get listening. If you have any new pieces of musical gold, leave a link in the comments below. And be sure to check next Friday for a whole new slew of songs.
"No Problem" — Chance the Rapper feat. 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
Weezy, Chance, and 2 Chainz will ease all your woes.
Who is Chance the Rapper?
Read all about the impressive new album from the 23-year-old rapper here.
via YouTube."Take A Chance" — Flume feat. Little Dragon
Flume does a great job of layering unexpected sounds, voices, and noises in this song off his new album Skin.
Who is Flume?
Harley Streten, a.k.a. Flume, has been a breath of fresh air in the electronic music world. He released his sophomore album on May 27. Expect to hear his intricate songs and beats everywhere this summer.
via YouTube."Into You" — Ariana Grande
A forbidden love story that doubles as a little summer lovin' inspiration.
Who is Ariana Grande?
Ariana Grande wowed us on SNL, and is already blowing everyone away with her latest singles, including "Dangerous Woman" and "Let Me Love You."
via YouTube."Why You Always Hatin?" — YG feat. Drake, Kamaiyah
Toronto meets Compton (yet again) with YG's latest track, featuring Drake and newcomer Kamaiyah.
Who is YG?
Keenon Daequan Ray, a.k.a. YG, is from Compton, California and first rose to popularity in 2013.
via YouTube."Innocence" — Flume feat. AlunaGeorge
Another from Flume because AlunaGeorge is in it and her voice goes wonderfully with Flume's signature sound.
Who is Flume?
Harley Streten, a.k.a. Flume, has been a breath of fresh air in the electronic music world. He released his sophomore album on May 27. Expect to hear his intricate songs and beats everywhere this summer.
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