From holiday classics to new sonic eras and heartfelt offerings from rising stars, here’s our picks for New Music Friday.
Anne-Marie – “Merry Christmas Everybody”
Global pop icon Anne-Marie is getting us in the holiday spirit with her vibrant cover of Slade’s iconic 1973 Christmas smash, “Merry Christmas Everybody”.
Built on her signature contemporary pop flair, the festive anthem is infused with new energy as she delivers a fresh, uplifting rendition underscored by tinges of nostalgia and warmth.
Anne-Marie will continue the festive vibe as she takes stage at The O2 for this year’s Capital Jingle Bell Ball on 6th December.
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Sydney Ross Mitchell – “Cynthia”
Rising singer-songwriter Sydney Ross Mitchell offers the first glimpse into her forthcoming EP with vulnerable number “Cynthia,” a personable production rooted between Americana storytelling and pop cadence.
Inspired by a true story of being influenced by a chance encounter to confront her ongoing struggle with her religious upbringing, the track weaves through desire, guilt, self-indulgence, and grace stitched together by poetic verses, sharp sonics and elegant delivery.
Echoing deeply familiar and relatable themes, the track showcases Mitchell’s ability to draw us into her intimate sonic world with her heartfelt style.
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5 Seconds of Summer – “EVERYONE’S A STAR”
History-making multiplatinum Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer have unveiled their sixth full-length studio album EVERYONE’S A STAR!
Showcasing an ambitious genre-bending soundscape, the album captures their electrifying alt-rock/punk-pop signature while elevating it to bold new heights.
Speaking of the album, the quartet said, “We built this record from a really genuine place. We weren’t chasing a sound or a trend, we were chasing what felt exciting to us. Every track feels alive in a way that reminds us of why we started making music in the first place. EVERYONE’S A STAR! is the most ‘us’ we’ve ever sounded, and we’re so proud to share it with everyone who’s been part of this journey.”
A reinvention that takes what made 5SOS one of the most loved bands of the last decade without losing out the authentic spark that endeared them to the world, the new album is a nostalgic journey as well as a celebration of a new sonic era.
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Wesko – “Man To Man”
Rising Nashville-based country singer-songwriter Wesko offers warm and heartfelt single “Man To Man,” rooted in honest storytelling and poetic delivery.
Threading a series of seminal father-son conversations amidst a soft piano melody, the track culminates with a powerful yet aching goodbye evoking an intimate yet relatable vibe.
Led by vibrant cowboy twangs and thoughtful verses, Wesko continues to cement himself as a force to be reckoned with.
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