From a highly anticipated release from a global icon to new offerings from rising talents, here’s our new music picks for this week.
Jackson Wang – ‘MAGICMAN 2’
Global icon Jackson Wang unveils highly anticipated album MAGICMAN 2, tracing his emotional journey from manic denial to loss, painful realizations, and ultimately, healing. His most personal project to date, the album showcases his bold sonic evolution as it weaves through themes of self-discovery, acceptance and freedom rooted in distinct honesty. The emotive core of the project is perfectly encapsulated by the focus track “Made Me a Man,” which echoes the narrative arc of the album with its raw lyrics, stripped-back production and cinematic visuals.
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Rogan Mei – “Lefroy”
Canadian indie-folk act Rogan Mei delivers hopeful and stirring number “Lefroy,” drawing us into a quiet yet expansive sonic world that reflects on self-discovery, resilience, and return with a meditative vulnerability. Inspired by a painting of Mt. Lefroy by Lawren Harris – viewed during a visit to the McMichael Gallery on the anniversary of his mother’s heart transplant, the track emerges as a metaphor for personal reckoning laden with subdued yet impactful musicality and nostalgic storytelling.
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Maz ft Viot and Anduze – “Ocean”
Brazilian house music rising star Maz join forces with Brazilian DJ and music producer Viot alongside Anduze on radiant new anthem “Ocean,” blending a breezy, coastal feel with tight basslines for a crisp but spacious soundscape. With thoughtful lyrics that tap into a desire to let go and connect with something deeper than ourselves, the track is led by wispy vocals from Anduze and a groovy vibe that blurs nature and nightlife. A spirited production that captures a community-rooted surf-meets-rave spirit, the expansive number draws us in with its alluring style and danceable rhythm.
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ROSIE – “Turn Red”
New York singer-songwriter ROSIE shares blissful number “Turn Red,” from her forthcoming album City Woman. An intimate offering that captures the glow of new love, the track is led by her signature heart-on-sleeve songwriting and emotive instrumentation as it weaves a vivid yet uncomplicated picture of blossoming romance. A rosy peek at the complex feelings surrounding love that will unfurl within the album, this latest track is simple yet euphoric as it wraps us up in the warmth of falling in love.
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