K-pop risers and electro-pop multi-talent to reggae-punk icons, this week’s New Music Friday recommendations spans sonic experiments and new musical chapters. Check them out!
FIFTY FIFTY – “STARSTRUCK”
One of K-pop’s fastest rising acts FIFTY FIFTY swap their dream pop sensibilities for anthemic EDM stylings on “STARSTRUCK,” an explosive, futuristic number that brims with confidence and attitude.
Led by pounding electro-tinged beats, expansive synths, compelling vocals and fierce rap, the cinematic track unveils the band’s fearless experimentation as they step into a fresh era that feels modern and retro all at once, encapsulating girl power with chaos and swag in equal parts.
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Little Big Town – “Hey There Sunshine”
Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning quartet Little Big Town captures the quiet and powerful moment when healing begins on heartfelt track “Hey There Sunshine,” delivering a hopeful and profound reminder that beauty is all around us and we just have to find it.
Emerging from emotional heaviness with hope, peace, and self-acceptance, the track marks the band’s first music in two years as they continue to warm our hearts with their genre-bending musicality and poignant storytelling.
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RYLo – “Gold”
Multi-faceted electro-pop singer-songwriter RYL0 drops luscious dance pop anthem “Gold” leading us into an opulent sonic world underpinned by instrumentation and larger-than-life vocals. Built on hopeful chord progressions, sparkling synths, thumping drums and confident vocals the track makrs for a cathartic showcase of pop grandeur.
Produced by RIAA Gold certified producer Taydex and AOBeats, the enriching number is elevated by vivid visuals rooted in Greek mythology, as RYLo continues to cement her expertise at juxtaposing catchy soundscapes and layered visuals to create an immersive experience.
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Sublime – “Can’t Miss You”
Iconic CA reggae-punk/alternative rock trio Sublime deliver up a surprise offering for longtime listeners with “Can’t Miss You,” offering a glimpse of their upcoming album Until the Sun Explodes.
Personal, immediate, and authentic, the track taps into the heartwarming connection that the band have cultivated with their fans over decades, laden with the sense of spontaneity, raw emotion and resonance that sets Sublime apart in the ever-evolving world of music.
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