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.
"Wow" — Beck
A trippy, electronic, poppy, and synthy soundtrack to summer.
Who is Beck?
Beck, a.k.a. Beck Hansen, is a singer, songwriter, and producer from L.A. His stuff always has a dash of the eccentric.
via YouTube."Pain" — De La Soul feat. Snoop Dogg
This feel-good song will have you movin' and groovin' into the week.
Who is De La Soul?
De La Soul is a funky hip-hop trio from New York who have been making music together since 1987. They're also performing this weekend at Governors Ball Music Festival.
via YouTube."What's It Gonna Be?" — Shura
This one is a bit M83, a bit HAIM, and a bit '80s Top 40. It's great. Another plus? The music video touches on the perils of first high school love.
Who is Shura?
Shura, a.k.a. Alexandra Lilah Denton, is an English singer. She's already popular overseas, you should be on the look out for her now.
via YouTube."THat Part" — ScHoolboy Q feat. Kanye West
Two rappers are better than one. A slow, easy beat builds with support from some wild verses.
Who is ScHoolboy Q?
A 29-year-old rapper born in Germany but hailing from L.A., Quincey Matthew Hanley, a.k.a. ScHoolboy Q, is known for his signature bucket hat and his popular song "Collard Greens " featuring Kendrick Lamar.
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