Unapologetic odes to owning your power, expressions of relatable frustrations and a sonic journey through a vampiric love story – we’ve got a bit of realism and just as much fantasy in this week’s New Music Friday!
Check out our picks below.
Leigh-Anne – “Most Wanted”
Ahead of her debut album My Ego Told Me To next month, Leigh-Anne shares sultry track “Most Wanted,” featuring Jamaican dancehall artist Valiant.
Led by seductive vocals over a smooth blend of warm dancehall rhythms and sleek pop tones, the track produced by Rvssian is an empowering ode to the confident women who remain unapologetic themselves. A bold anthem that captures how it feels to own your presence and power, the track is accompanied by striking visuals directed by Miranda May.
With slick choreography to match sensual delivery, the track celebrates feeling diserable as Leigh-Anne draws us in with her commanding personality and musical prowess.
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Yellow Days – “I Cannot Believe in Tomorrow”
Yellow Days offers a peek at upcoming 14-track album Rock And A Hard Place with explosive and vibrant track “I Cannot Believe in Tomorrow.”
The horn-driven track is yet another stepping stone in the new musical chapter of Yellow Days – moniker of British singer, songwriter, & producer George van den Broek – as he unfurls relatable frustrations of being let down by those closest to him.
With crooning vocals layered upon boisterous instrumentals, the track reflects on how people around you often leave you feeling neglected at times you need them the most.
Set to expand his sound with bluesy melodies and soulful lyrics, the melancholic production is glimpse of what’s to come from the evolving artist’s album.
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Priyanka – “god i’m messy”
Drag icon and multi-faceted pop force Priyanka encapsulates chaos and confidence in equal parts on sharp, self-aware offering “god i’m messy.”
Vulnerable yet laden with humour, the defiant production taps into the pop icon’s signature blend of powerful instrumentals and emotionally honest lyricism as it unfurls the freedom that comes from letting go of perfection.
Personable and relatable as it dives into overthinking, self-surveillance and the empowering moment you stop apologizing for taking up space, the track leans into a playful yet brilliantly unfiltered musicality as we’re reminded to choose self-acceptance over self-editing.
A bold anthem with a message that strikes a chord with anyone listening, this track establishes the boundary-breaking drag artist’s full pop potential.
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ENHYPEN – ‘THE SIN : VANISH’
K-pop sensations ENHYPEN usher in a new chapter with their seventh Mini Album, THE SIN : VANISH.
Leading us further into narrative threads established in previous releases, the project swerves into an emotionally conflicted sonic territory as stories of desire and consequence come alive underscored by fantasy-laden elements.
An immersive and experimental experience that blends music, narration, and cinematic storytelling, the songs on the album are interspersed with narration and skits to evoke the feel of a fictional investigative broadcast.
Diving into vampire mythology underpinned by a earnest exploration of love, the album moves from the hip-hop sensibilities of lead single “Knife” to the emotive alt R&B stylings of “No Way Back (Feat. So!YoON!)” to more pop-tinged productions like “Stealer” “Big Girls Don’t Cry”and “Lost Island” before closing out with the restrained introspections of bittersweet “Sleep Tight.”
Diverse sonic influences collide with an intense sway of emotions leading us from calm to adrenaline to gentle respite all in quick strides, showcasing the band’s penchant for lyrical experimentation and their natural musical evolution.
Marking the group’s most immersive and narratively driven chapter to date, the bold collection charts the journey of forbidden lovers traversing confidence, guilt, and longing as ENHYPEN continue to establish themselves as storytellers par excellence.
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Listen to more of our NMF picks on our Spotify playlist
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