Now Listening: This Week's Tracks
By Saachi Gupta & Astrid Ortega
The Hails - “Denial”
The Hails have returned to make you remember how it feels to dance. The band has a name that invokes legend and a sound that invokes movement. With “Denial”, the band uses their synth-tinged and bass-boosted melodies to create an unforgettable track to dance the night away with. Their sound invokes the honesty of Radiohead, mixed with the effortless catchiness of The Beatles, and the melody of Frank Ocean, though the band has released tracks in all genres, from R&B to indie rock. On the song, The Hails say “Denial nods at a myriad of musical styles past and present; We often brandish denial as an escape - be it in a response to a life-altering moment or a long-held, deep-seated burden, often the easiest way out is to deny.”
Yukon Blonde - “Get Precious”
Canada-based indie-pop band Yukon Blonde's fiery new single “Get Precious” is an instantly transportive tune– one that takes you back to the 80's with its catchy beats and soft vocals.
With “Get Precious”, Yukon Blonde once again proves that they are not afraid to take risks, by taking full control of all aspects of their sound. The track is the first of many releases from 2020, and focuses on building a healthy relationship with yourself and being okay with spending time alone to find happiness.
With a hooking retro-pop production that leans into a psychedelic realm, Yukon Blonde's “Get Precious” expands their sound and explores new territory with ease and expertise.
Francis Moon - “Eyes On You”
Dreamy and reflective, Francis Moon's “Eyes on You” is a soft tune inspired by the Swedish artist's tough year of self-discovery in 2019. A blend of indie-rock and dream-pop, “Eyes on You” focuses on the inevitable passing of time and how it can change you.
“It feels like the more you get through life, you start to gain a new perspective on things. Only then can you truly learn and make things better for yourself; things that seemed quite impossible in the past but are now finally within reach,” explains Francis Moon, who wrote as well as produced and played every instrument on the song.
Kios - “Be Alright”
Nashville indie rock two piece Kios, returns with their new single, “Be Alright,” a soft energetic feel good song. “Be Alright” was created to remind listeners that, although times are tough right now and we might be feeling a little lost or hopeless, everything will “be alright.” The song feels like a big comfort hug, with the soft beats and the smooth rhythm, you’ll feel a little relieved from your worries even just for a second. Kios will be releasing a new 5 song EP this summer, and with “Be Alright” as one of their singles, we can only expect this EP to be an essential need to our summer playlists.
Cape Weather - “Slow Dance”
Releasing their new EP, Slow Dance, a series of groovy and powerful songs, title track “Slow Dance” makes you feel like you’re listening to a conversation between something intimate. The Los Angeles-based band have received well-deserved support and praise from outlets like NPR Music and have been made their mark on a large amount of Indie playlists on Spotify. “Slow Dance” shines a light on Natalie Smith’s vocals, powerful and raw, combining with the guitar riffs and the sense of some country indie, making it so intimate to even listen to. It’s a song you’ll probably relate to, but feel comfort in knowing that you feel the same way sometimes too.
MICHELLE - “Sunrise”
MICHELLE returns with a charming track “Sunrise” that is sure to put a smile on your face. With sweet vocals and an irresistible melody, “Sunrise” is the perfect track for these endless summer days. Since the release of their debut album HEATWAVE back in 2018, MICHELLE has found that important balance between growing and evolving their sound while sticking to the roots their fans love. If “Sunrise” is any indication of MICHELLE’s upcoming direction we’re sure there will be many more tracks to lift your spirit too and dance away.
joan - brokenhearted
joan catches all the feels with “brokenhearted” thanks to its ballad-like feel and heartfelt vocals. Complete with a dreamy video, “brokenhearted” gives us more insight to the band’s upcoming EP CLOUDY, out August 6th. Filled with emotion, “brokenhearted” pulls at your heartstrings and keeps you attached to the vocals from beginning to end. joan continues to put a modern pop twist on even the most emotional and deep tracks, with “brokenhearted” tapping into both elements.
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