If you haven’t melted underneath the broiling midsummer sun, please listen to this latest selection of tunes.
Ivy Ash – Permission
Subtlety is an underrated strong suit of pop artist Ivy Ash’s single, “Permission.” For example, its murmuring style of bass exhibits a type of dexterous resonance that accents each of the track’s subdued moments.
Kat Lacombe – she
Initially, “she,” the debut single by singer-songwriter Kat Lacombe, smolders with embers of gritty chords. As its melodic flame grows stronger, “she” culminates in a two-part finale centered around Lacombe’s radiant vocals.
Helena Ros – My Life
The varieties of guitar highlight singer-songwriter Helena Ros’ “My Life.” Periodically, they emerge to the forefront in a series of riffs that range from gruff to nimble.
Juls Cattáneo – Weirdo
One of the melodic features of Spanish pop artist Juls Cattáneo’s “Weirdo” is the density of its bass. Specifically, how much of a subterranean resonance that it is able to carry.
Drew Schueler – This Is Where
Clairvoyant storytelling is the hallmark of Nashville singer-songwriter Drew Schueler’s “This Is Where.” Centered around moving into a new house, it is a song about the emotional side of foresight that comes into focus when a milestone becomes a stepping stone.
Thief Motif – Speed Trap
At times, “Speed Trap” by Seattle indie rock outfit Thief Motif efforts to transport you into a tropical state of mind. However, around 2:35, a rip current of electronic organ and reverbed riffs emerges.
mzzltvv – Nonesense (Psalms My Guard)
The tranquil acoustics that introduce indie pop artist mzzltvv’s latest track are the melodic code that unlocks this song’s entry into an immersive soundscape. One of the key features of “Nonesense (Psalms My Guard)” is the sonic texture provided by the likes of its subtly seismic bass.
