Here are 6 new singles to explore, each that either resonates with the emotions, delivers impact with their stories, or both. Want something fresh to fill your ears with? Check these out!
James Atlas Ft. Vlada – Defense Mechanism
‘Defense Mechanism’ takes a synthy pop sound, but it strays from the high-energy party sound that one would expect. Instead, it takes somber synthy sounds and layers a piano ballad over it with soft trap drums to deliver an emotional cut. James’s vocals hit with a melancholic lull, and then Vlada cuts in with some soul-filled vocals that are loaded with emotion. The lyrics get into a depiction of relationship difficulties. They speak of mistakes with one side pushing the other away and the other experiencing and expressing anger. There is a bit of hope in it though, as seen in the lyrics, “How many mistakes / Is it gonna take? / I don’t know but I wanna make them all with you.”
5IVE STAR – Don’t Wait For Me
“Don’t Wait For Me” stands out first with its guitar layers, placed in the mix in a way that allows multiple portions to stand out, the bass supporting things well. The vocals have a softness in them, but they also stray from being too soft and deliver a lot of passion and emotion. Overall, there’s hopefulness in the sound, and this mixes well with a sense of adventure in the lyrics. It comes from the standpoint of someone who loves another who needs to go and follow their dreams. The way it’s written seems to take two standpoints, and the main voice of it tells the other not to wait but then expresses the need to follow their own dreams and not hold back. That being said, it expresses love, even if there is disconnection.
Free Zoey – First Off
As a debut single, “First Off” is a strong track for an artist fresh on the scene. This is a hard rap track with a bright buzz but cutting flow. It punches in with strength layered over a bass-heavy beat with trap-inspired drums, and there’s something a bit anthemic about it. This release is punchy and powerful and delivers well-crafted storytelling with crisp production. It explores personal struggles in its lyricism but also takes back power. In general, it serves as a hit against opposition; it comes for revenge and doesn’t hold back. Additionally, it’s a track that explores the start and passion in the process of coming up.
Obscurely Indigo Ft. Syauqi Destanika – I’m All Right
‘I’m Alright’ features a sound that meshes both acoustic sounds and atmospheric synths to build a dreamy wonderland in the ears. There’s a chime sound that seems to follow the vocals a bit at times and other brighter synths that sound like stars in the atmosphere. Additionally, both vocalists have a soft but emotional sound to bring to the table, and they’re a bit washed out to add to the vibe but still are produced with clarity. This has lo-fi tones, but the production value is stellar at the same time. The lyrics jump between two artists, and it takes a sweet tone expressing a peace that can come from love and connection.
Versum Ft. ALE – I prefer the night
“I prefer the night” works with a dynamic flow and unique play between two different vocal tones. Versum delivers with a soft but raspy vocal tone that hits a folksy note. Then, ALE brings this soft sweetness to things. They play back and forth with each other like a call and response, both harmonizing at points which gives an extra fullness. Additionally, the percussion plays well with the instrumentation to give an exciting flow with a bit of a bounce. Lyrically, this track was written about the moment after leaving a party and the feelings of introspection that come from that quiet.
Guito Thomas – Bring Back Our Love
“Bring Back Our Love” is an electronic pop track with synths and electric guitars that are delivered in a way that feels raw. There’s an anthemic nature that it builds, and the production and mix are super clean. The vocals work well with a more moderate tone to powerful belts. The belts are what really bring the anthem tone out of things. The mix in this one is especially dynamic, with sounds fitting in the right and left in a way that builds into an experience. The lyrics are written about a deep former love, the narrator finding a former partner expressing that they’d, “Dive deep into hell / Just to bring back our love.”
Written by Sage Plapp
