New Music Friday : Ayra Starr, Tom Odell and more

From Afrobeats royalty to country music favourite, here's Lyrical Muse's New Music Friday picks for the last Friday of June!

Another week ends and with it comes a slate of new music. From award-nominated acts to rising acts across genres, there’s something for everyone this week. Check out Lyrical Muse’s New Music Friday picks!

Ayra Starr – “Gimme Dat”

GRAMMY-nominated, double MOBO Award-winning global Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr marks the vibrance of summer with sizzling number “Gimme Dat,” featuring Wizkid. An addictive offering built on hypnotic rhythms, framed by Starr’s confident lyricism and Wizkid’s charisma, the track is the perfect amalgamation of the talent’s of two of the biggest Afrobeats superstars as Starr continues her flourish of new music. 

Magenta Moon – “Pick Up”



Genre-bending indie duo Magenta Moon invites us into a world of emotional distance and unresolved connection on enchanting production “Pick Up,” which builds on delicate strings, ethereal keys, and introspective storytelling as it unfolds a tale of closeness, understanding, and love. A carefully crafted anthem that blends luscious sonic with a deep emotional core, the track is a vivid yet sensitive portrayal of yearning. Elaina Whitesell and Joseph Petrarca who fuse  indie rock, pop, and electronic elements for an expansive listening experience continue to set themselves up as an act to keep on your radar. 

Tom Odell – “Don’t Let Me Go”


Global star and award-winning singer-songwriter Tom Odell the despair, frustration and helplessness of an emotionally challenging relationship on “Don’t Let Me Go,” rooted in his emotive and reflective signature. With a tender musicality that details love, heartbreak and self-reflection Odell hones in on his ability to strike a chord with his listeners on each new release. The track comes as Odell continues to perform with Billie Eilish for select European arena dates of the sold-out Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour. He will also be supporting The Lumineers this summer for select U.S. arena dates of the Automatic World Tour. These shows precede major international tours coming this fall. Purchase tickets at tomodell.com.

Clean Bandit – “Tell Me Where U Go”

Grammy-winning London trio Clean Bandit unveil trance-inspired anthem “Tell Me Where U Go,” with award winning DJ Tiësto and German singer songwriter Leony. A high energy production that can light up dance floors, the track which premiered during Tiësto’s set at Ultra Music Festival in Miami was received with plenty of love, Written after a therapy session, the track is rooted in personal experiences yet makes for an anthemic club banger. 

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