A new month and plenty of new music to kick off the summer months. Here’s our New Music Picks for this week.
HUGEL ft David Guetta, Kehlani and Daecolm – “Think Of Me”
International house music sensation and multi-platinum selling DJ and producer HUGEL teams up with Grammy-Award winning artist David Guetta multi-platinum songstress Kehlani and vocalist Daecolm on summery anthem “Think Of Me.”
A captivating production that pulls us into a dreamy yet groovy world that captures the warmth of sun-soaked days as much as the haze of long nights, the track blends HUGEL’s signature Latin and Afro-infused beats with Guetta’s euphoric styling and Kehlani and Daecolm’s luscious vocals.
Rooted in anthemic bursts of energy alongside a feel-good ambiance, the track is nostalgic and refreshing all at once as it brings musical heavyweights together in a celebration of summer.
Lemi – “Bear”
Norwegian rising talent Lemi hones in on a carefully crafted brand of bold pop with her latest track “Bear,” which dives deep into the realities of fear and survival as a woman.
Sparked by a viral TikTok debate that reflects on women’s experiences of threat and violence, the track channels fury and heartbreak with her fearless yet brooding electro-tinged pop musicality. Tapping into a haunting sense of horror and vulnerability, Lemi speaks of the track saying “It’s about what it feels like to live in a world where you are always calculating danger — and how often the real monsters look ordinary.”
Framed by fragility and ferocity in equal parts, the track is icy and dark yet enhancing and cinematic as it pushes Lemi’s songwriting in darker, more defiant spaces ahead of her upcoming debut EP.
Maroon 5 ft LISA – “PRICELESS”
Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum band Maroon 5 join forces with world renowned rapper, singer, dancer, actor, and style icon LISA on catchy offering “PRICELESS.” Giving us a glimpse of the band’s upcoming eighth studio album, the track not only marks Maroon 5’s first collaboration with a K-pop artist but also sees the hit band return to their musical roots.
Harkening a return to simple yet impactful guitar-based production, the track is pure and emotional as the band reconnects with their musical signature while also expanding their sound further. Speaking of the track, Adam Levine says, The guitar intro is literally me playing into an audio message on my iPhone with an unplugged guitar. I actually got a little emotional recording ‘cause it was sort of reconnecting to our roots, which a lot of our fans have been saying ‘hey we want to hear that sound again.’ It’s been like over 20 years so I think it’s time for that to return.”
The track is elevated by playful yet stylish visuals, directed by Aerin Moreno (Tate McRae, Tyla) in downtown Los Angeles, paying homage to the film Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
In addition to their new music, Maroon 5 are also preparing to announce an upcoming world tour. The US dates follow an extended residency at Las Vegas’ Dolby Live at Park MGM, which has now reached 40 total performances.
Blue Monkey – “Gleaming”
Indie-pop artist Blue Monkey shares shimmering track “Gleaming,” the final offering from their forthcoming debut album Ageless. An introspective number led by slow-burn, ambient textures underscored by touches of tenderness and raw edges in equal parts.
Urging us to let go of things that aren’t meant to be, the track is rooted in emotional clarity as it challenges the idea of clinging to the comfort of toxicity within a smooth blend of hypnotic instrumentals, intricate lyricism and evocative vocals.
A dreamy peek into the genre-bending album that is set to sweep through messages of patience, freedom, and purpose, this latest track is yet another showcase of Blue Monkey’s edgy yet luxurious pop sensibilities.
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