Connor Douglas Ferguson just released his brand new track ‘Taste of His Spit’ today. Check it out, among 13 fresh tracks that beg to be listened to.
Connor Douglas Ferguson – Taste of His Spit
Connor Douglas Ferguson tells an emotional personal story of love and pursuing dreams in his sophomore single, ‘Taste of His Spit’. The guitars have a punchy pace, and they’re contrasted well with the smoothness in the vocals. There’s also something about the way the more toned-back sound introduces more sonic elements moving forward. On this track, Ferguson says that it’s about meeting a struggling older artist who warned him about LA and pursuing dreams within it. The lyricism overall does well at exploring different aspects of this relationship, some of the highs and lows.
Graves B’hamala – Platinum Morning
In ‘Platinum Morning’, Graves B’hamala provides a bright and optimistic undertone in its instrumentation and a mid-tempo flow that gives good vibes. It benefits from a live recording style and is mixed to let the musicianship stand out. The vocals have an anthemic nature to them, and the guitar solos hit right on point. The lyrics paint a picturesque societal depiction that captures how many feel trapped, and how there can be freedom despite it all.
Naomi Jane – Heartbeat Melody
Up-and-coming young musician Naomi Jane crafted beauty in her new track ‘Heartbeat Melody’. It captures a story of being young and in love, and it has a pop anthemic vibe with acoustic guitar, dreamy synths, and simple percussion. What really stands out is her vocals, which are layered and produced with fullness. It’s part of her upcoming debut EP ‘sweet talk’ which tells a storyline through connected tracks.
Jiwon – Please Please Please
In this single, Jiwon takes the lyricism of ‘Please Please Please’ by Sabrina Carpenter and makes it his own. There are synth drones that cut in and out to make an exciting pace, and the synths overall have both an ethereal and lifelike vibe. There’s something so full about this take on the original, and the sonic production has a lot to add.
Jennifer Marie – Take Me Back
Jennifer Marie puts a lot of soul into the vocals of ‘Take Me Back’ and creates an emotional landscape to jump into. It blends acoustic and electric portions that bounce back and forth for a dynamic style. Also, there’s a lot of power and fullness in the vocals, and it stands out as a well-tempered pop anthem. The lyrics are a tale of yearning for going back to a simpler time in a relationship. This track is the second single to her upcoming EP “Do It All Again”!
Zoe Burns – Falling
‘Falling’ by Zoe Burns stands out with its somber breathy vocals and soft instrumentation that then cuts in with more energy and power. There’s so much emotion behind the vocals, the percussion takes the spotlight in guiding the instrumentation along, and the synths fill the space with life. It captures a tale of a relationship starting and gaining intensity quickly when either party may not be ready for that intensity.
Patrick Staniforth – Pieces
Patrick Staniforth paints picturesque stories of love in his new track ‘Pieces’. The lyrics are so lovey, there’s just a little bit of experimentation, and it seamlessly blends acoustic and electric elements. The production lets everything blend well, and the vocals work well with a soft rasp and smooth bends. The lyrics depict love in a powerful way and express gratitude for a loved one. This track comes well on the way to his upcoming EP ‘Burn’!
Brandon Henson – Still Need You
Brandon Henson crafts a folk-inspired indie-pop bop with ‘Still Need You’. The production lets everything stand out in clarity. The instrumentation is full of life, and reverb is used to add atmosphere. Also, the vocals are powerful but smooth, and they work with breathy higher tones at times which are so beautiful. It’s a beautiful love song expressing the need for another and being there for another. This is the second track on Henson’s new EP ‘Right Now’!
Dörthe Drothen – Out Of Sight
In ‘Out Of Sight’, Dörthe Drothen creates a beautiful love ballad with a variety of strings, some synths, and some piano. It has such a smooth pace, and the synths are produced well with the orchestral influences. The vocals are captivating, and their layering brings a lot of fullness to the overall sound. Also, the jazz influences have a lot to add to the pop basis. In terms of lyrics, it goes full force into the feeling of love and how powerful it can be.
Pablo Starr – Glitching on My Coffee Break
In ‘Glitching on My Coffee Break’, Pablo Starr uses quirky vocals to tell a story of trying to get over someone without being able to. It uses a story of blocking someone and “glitching” on a break to unblock them to see if they’ll message. It has this beep-y electronic instrumentation that adds to the fun of things. This track is quirky and fun, and everything is produced and mixed well. It builds an overall quirky and exciting sound with a futuristic atmosphere.
Jack & Jack – Thought I Was Dead
‘Thought I Was Dead’ by Jack & Jack is an emo-inspired pop track with emotional vocals, simple trap-inspired drums, and an 808 bounce. The vocals work well with a vaguely mumbled tone, some softer vocals, and a rap closer to the end. Also, the synths evolve over time from a darker 808 sound, to a more buzzy held-out sound, then to an almost organ-like sound. In general, the dynamics keep listeners on their toes for each section. It goes through a lyrical tale of someone who doesn’t feel missed when they disappear, hurt, and distrust.
Olie Beckett – Track 7
Olie Beckett’s Track 7 displays some dynamic vocal pipes with a smooth flow and enough riffs to go around. The instrumentation has a nice dancey bounce to it, the percussion drives excitement, and the piano tones build atmosphere. Overall, its rhythmic nature is fun and captivating. On top of things, the lyrics are super creative! They compare being in love to winning the lottery.
SunSay – Papa’s Song
SunSay wrote ‘Papa’s Song’ as a tribute to his father. It has an artsy sound in the way it approaches the dynamic instrumentation, and the vocals have such a smoothness. They weave around gorgeously and don’t miss a single cue. It’s a bit gospel and a bit afrobeat while working with an indie pop basis. Also, there’s a trumpet solo that adds such a nice warmth in between. In general, it’s a great backing for the reminiscent lyrics meant to help the artist find understanding in his past.
Hanr – One Time
With ‘One Time’, Hanr creates a dreamy R&B soundscape with reverb-y synths and simple percussion. The vocals have a bit of a percussive but melodic flow. Though the production isn’t lo-fi, the background synth gives the beat a lo-fi feel. Overall, this track seems to pull listeners into its sweetness. Lyrically, it begs listeners to fall into this feeling with its depictions of love. It’s beautifully written with a tale of letting a lover know they’re on the mind and the deep feelings that come from that.
Written by Sage Plapp
