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Existential Magazine’s August Music Roundup

With the month coming to a close, we’re sharing just a handful of our favourite new releases we’ve discovered this July! Sit back, put on our New Music Friday playlist and spend a few minutes enjoying fresh new tunes hand-picked by us.

Jethro Coups - ‘Hey You’

London based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Jethro Coups gracefully leads us into our Roundup for the month, debuting his first ever single ‘Hey You’, a dreamy haze of acoustics, indie and alt-rock stylings blended into one wistfully ethereal cloud. Soaring in with gorgeously bright plucked acoustic guitar strings and a mystical, subtle synth fade, ‘Hey You’ immediately feels enclasped within a warm but tender bedding of sound, like the familiarity of a close friend beside you comforting through your darker moments. This looping acoustic guitar riff weaves its way through the building layers of sound, wrapped between rising synth glows and occasional vibrant pops before the second verse shifts into more instrumental additions. A steady beat pushes things along lightly whilst violin-esque strings join into the mix, later seeing the addition of an emphatic electric guitar riff for the bridge’s intermission. With a sound that’s constantly ebbing and flowing in a way that almost feels alive in its shifting streams, ‘Hey You’ is graced by the clean but emotionally-rich vocals of Jethro atop it all, hauntingly cascading through an agile range that complements the track’s rising and falling sonics. A poignant message only makes this touching track all the more lingering as Jethro tells the story of an personal, semi-lucid conversation had with a loved one at the end of their life, taking inspiration from his own grief. Between lines like ‘I’m still here, you’ve been gone for far too long, I thought you’d disappeared’, it’s impossible not to feel the aching resonance carried all the way through, whilst Jethro also tries to find some peace in continuing to live after those he’s loved have been taken away. Graceful in its sound and message, ‘Hey You’ glimmers out like a hopeful serenade sung to someone in their final moments, stripping them of their fear and giving them visions of serenity whilst in a way allowing the same to those who must live on without them.

Love Ghost & Dan García - ‘Glock’

Collaborating with the Mexican rapper Dan García, the well-known emo and pop-punk blend duo Love Ghost have just released their latest heavy-hitting new single ‘Glock’ that packs a punch - literally. Embracing gritty electric guitar strums and dominant, constantly consuming electronic beats, ‘Glock’ carries a lot of attitude in both its emo-rap vocal flow and vigorous instrumentals. With Dan García offering a raspy hip-hop-esque delivery atop this harsh sound while Love Ghost shift into more hoarse whispers and light screamo, ‘Glock’ is a track you’ll be completely infectiously hooked on through every twist and turn. Lyrically, ‘Glock’ is in one half written in Latin for Dan García’s harder trap segments, and shifts into more of an English emo rap styling for Love Ghost’s second half interruption. Inspired by both artist's love for competitive fighting, the lyricism speaks of unleashing your inner beast and embracing the person you try to keep within a cage, singing ‘the freak inside the cage, succumbs to all his rage.’ Unashamed and carrying a lot of pent-up aggression, ‘Glock’ is here to offer you that outburst we all need every so often, pulling you into it’s controlling soundscape and gripping you tightly with its bloody fists. Garnering similarities to that of MGK and CORPSE’s ‘DAYWALKER!’ amidst other acts like Scarlxrd and Ghostemane, ‘Glock’ is a highly addictive two minute slice of volatile energy, angsty tones and lyrics you can’t help but mouth along to regardless of whether it’s your first listen or your fiftieth.

Live in Color - ‘Yes To Me’

The Swedish pop-rock band Live in Colour have been gracing the music scene since 2018, continually combining emphatic pop hooks with the energy and velocity of rock, and their newest single ‘Yes To Me’ is the perfect introduction to what they have to offer. Fizzling in with a synth-beat pulsation and deep bass twangs, the instrumentals unite for an almost retro disco edge that immediately gets you ready to groove along, appreciating the vibrant energy seeping out the track’s three and a half minutes of euphoric tones. Soon accompanied by drum beats, bright keys and progressively growing synth undertones, ‘Yes To Me’ is an experience that finds itself the longer it plays out, building confidence not just in its instruments but also its message. The chorus explodes into a firework-esque explosion, with each instrumental reaching their dominant peak and shimmering into the most mesmerising entanglement together for a true burst of colour. In its clashing drums, backing vocals, synth pops and keyboard riffs, ‘Yes To Me’ falls into place, all the while their vocalist dances atop the soundscape with the perfect amount of clean charisma and self-assured repertoire. With a poignant message buried within its positive tones, Live in Color sing of choosing yourself even when it’s hard, letting go of someone no longer serving you despite harbouring a deep amount of love for them and moving forward alone for your own growth and benefit: ‘the hardest thing I’ve ever done is saying no to you… the hardest thing that I ever did is saying yes to me.’ Reminiscent of acts like Walk The Moon and Coldplay, Live in Color are here to keep breaking down genre expectations and deliver something utterly unique and completely inspiring, and we’re certain ‘Yes To Me’ achieved that and more.

Katie Belle - ‘Symptoms’

Katie Belle, the talented up-coming pop artist from Georgia, has been taking the music scene by storm since she entered, now bearing her newest edgy hit ‘Symptoms’ that’s utterly mesmerising. Wrapped between looping acoustic guitar strums and a half-clapped, half-thudding beat, ‘Symptoms’ immediately soars with an unrelenting groove you’re completely compelled to dance along with. A synth haze soon flows into the soundscape, adding an atmospheric air to the track’s infectious feel, all before the choruses’ deliciously sweet hooks ring out. As a funky bassline adds a new level of swagger to the song’s attitude while the beats grow more prominent and in-your-face, this dominant interlude really takes the reigns, urging you sing along loud even when you’re still learning the words. Katie’s airy but confident vocal delivery is the cherry on top, with a breathy verse adding allure before the choruses’ more self-assured, sultry lines exert an extra layer of dominance, together intertwining with the sound for a journey you’ll hardly be able to tear yourself away from. Singing of a passionate relationship filled with heat and tension as well as an almost toxic cyclical nature and addiction, ‘Symptoms’ captures that overpowering kind of love you just can’t get enough of, getting withdrawals from being apart. Perhaps knowing better of it, Katie sings ‘one more hit like an addiction’, displaying a knowing that this relationship is one that’s unhealthy and yet continually drawn back in for just one more time. If you’ve found yourself getting similar symptoms, Katie’s new pop-bop anthem ‘Symptoms’ is the perfect slice of infectious sound and memorable lyricism you’ll get a rush out of singing loud and on repeat for days.

Plant Dad - ‘Ophelia’

The newest single ‘Ophelia’ from the glowing indie-pop and dream-pop blender Plant Dad continues his staple resonant sunny feel, complemented by his band Jake Fine on drums, Jack Jahries on bass, Matt Hurd on guitar, and Will Lauzon on pedal steel. Led in with vibrant electric guitar strums and a thudding beat, as well as the most colourful pops of synth that shimmer through the atmospheric sound, ‘Ophelia’ right away feels like floating on a cloud. Settling into just the steady beat and intermittent guitar plucks for the verse, an intimate feel somewhat takes over, slowly building back up with an ever ebbing and flowing sound of delicacy and intricacy. The chorus re-introduces backing synth flourishes while an evolving electric guitar riff dazedly plays out, sung over by the lightly subdued vocals of Plant Dad, a hazy and airy indie and lo-fi laced delivery. Grazing through a dainty higher range and falling back to occasional melancholic lows, the way Plant Dad sings is completely mesmerising, a beautiful serenade that feels directed personally towards you while you listen along. A multi-faceted lyrical meaning makes ‘Ophelia’ all the more powerful, ringing out with what sounds like a typical love song for a typical goody-two shoes character, yet beneath it all Plant Dad truly sings of his own depression from the outside looking in. You’d never anticipate it from the warm sound and mesmerising lyrics, and yet upon a second listen it’s hard to think of anything else through poignant lines like ‘I’m worried about her, I said baby are you all messed up? Now she likes to ignore me when I ask her that.’ As Plant Dad almost tries to understand himself and his quirks, ‘Ophelia’ is perhaps that song we all need to see our beauty through our pain, falling in love with ourselves despite what holds us down. Produced by Sean Mercer and mastered by Mat Lefler-Schulmann, ‘Ophelia’ is a gorgeously easy-going blanket of sound you’ll find yourself comforted to be surrounded by, meticulously formed through the hard work of many.

Chasing Shadows - ‘Emily’

Since their 2016 musical debut, the up-coming quartet known as Chasing Shadows have been gracing the music scene with addictive tracks worthy of being played loud and on repeat, and their newest single ‘Emily’ is no exception. Channelling a broad mix of indie-rock and pop-punk textures, ‘Emily’ soars from the get-go with an infectiously bright but rocky sound perfect for dancing away late summer nights. As vibrant thudding drum beats and emphatic but rough electric guitar strums lead things in, the soundscape of ‘Emily’ is right away completely mesmerising, carving out a sound that’s easy to listen to but stylistically creative. The pre-chorus shifts into a dreamy haze, cascading through a colourful electric guitar riff and a shifted building drum beat, heightening everything for the atmospheric choruses’ peak. Capturing a real sense of nostalgia, the chorus soars through more light electric guitar strums, a continued clashing beat and closes out with a riff you just can’t get enough of. Their vocalist’s slightly raspy, rich tone complements the sound like he was made for it, delivering more casual verse lines before rising into a higher range for the choruses’ gorgeous hooks, offering an indie performance just as delectable as the greats. Deep bass twangs add a new layer of depth to the second verses impact, as the song progressively grows in what it has to offer. Telling a lyrical narrative of falling head over heels for a girl, ‘Emily’ is a sweet revealing of these hidden feelings, knowing that no one else compares: ‘tryna find another small town girl like you… nobody could replace you.’ With all their tracks ladened with contagious guitar riffs, thunderous energy and a constantly bounding tempo, ‘Emily’ is the perfect addition to Chasing Shadows’ growing discography - as well as your playlist.

the ghost tapes - ‘ballad for the twenty something’

The Northern-island based duo the ghost tapes have just two songs within their discography: their debut release ‘barely holding on’ shared last year, and their new offering ‘ballad for the twenty something.’ Taking their time to carefully curate and pen their releases, this new single is one stemming from personal experience and a sound clearly perfected to the tee. Initially led in by acoustic guitar strums and a soft electric guitar riff left to ring out, ‘ballad for the twenty something’ shines as something raw and real when it first commences, stripped-back to place almost the entirety of focus on their vocalist’s delicately sung lines. As he carefully weaves between the intimate sounds and displays an almost pop-punk-esque whine in his emotionally delivered lines, it’s hard not to be mesmerised by every word. Soft backing vocals add a haunting edge to the chorus, laying down a tranquil bedding to rest within, but it’s not long before this perfect image comes crashing down as gritty electric guitar strums and striking drum beats take over the new verse. The song becomes much more dominant and empowered within this shift, and it’s not long before a guitar riff adds an additional emphatic flair to their ever-growing sound. Merging opening soft-rock with clashing alt-rock that only becomes more industrial and fuzzy the longer the track plays out, the ghost tapes are here to not just give you a song to enjoy but an entire whirlwind of a journey to follow through with. Just as poignant as the initially paired-back sound would have you believe, the ghost tapes speak of an equally heavy narrative we could all do with hearing every once in a while, touching on the pressures that come to have your life figured out in your twenties. With lines like ‘compare yourself to everybody’ serving a sense of reassurance you’re not alone in your directionless career changes and relationship searches, this anthem is one everyone needs to be reminded of, as the ghost tapes hope to alleviate some of the pressure you place on yourself to have it all figured out.

Goldthrone - ‘Scale It Down’

The second single ever ‘Scale It Down’ from Australia-based alternative-rockers Goldthrone closes out our Roundup for the month, displaying a ferocious hard-rock edge with alternative-rock angst. Led in by a slow and intimate guitar riff, ‘Scale It Down’ almost feels eerily and unexpectedly soft, but it’s not long before this tranquil intro is cut short and replaced with a heavy wall of sound. Opening with a chorus that bears thundering drums, gritty electric guitar strums and hoarse vocals, ‘Scale It Down’ right-away seeks to set its anthemic tone, pulling you right into its harsh soundscape from the get-go. The verse simmers down slightly, revolving around a looping electric guitar riff and more sombre steady drum beats, allowing their vocalist’s emotional richness to shine through in every raspy word sung. A pre-chorus takes even more of a step back, with haunting vocals over just guitar strums ringing out into the vast open soundscape, infusing moments of delicate personal resonance with a constant explosion of rock-y tenacity. As the track progresses, the soundscape does too, creating not just a song to be listened to but an experience to follow along ever ebb and flow of. Goldthrone have penned a narrative in ‘Scale It Down’ that’s just as meaningful as this ever evolving sound, writing of taking back your own power and accepting that sometimes things don’t always have meaning or reason to have happened. As many often seek to find closure in misfortune, ‘Scale It Down’ is a reminder that sometimes closure can be found within simply by letting go, and seeking answers that don’t exist can sometimes do more damage than good. For an abundance of emphatic rock in soaring riffs, shattering drums and poignant vocals, Goldthrone have got you covered in this smashing new tune.

Written by: Tatiana Whybrow

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[sagehaleyofficial]

HERE’S WHAT YOU MISSED THIS WEEK (3.17-3.23.21):

NEW MUSIC:

Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria shared a brand new solo track titled “Love You More.” The song marks the first original music that he has released since the start of 2020.

Yungblud released a new version of his song “Parents” featuring a part created by a fan on the popular video app TikTok. He surprised her by sending her to Parr Street Studios to record.

Rise Against announced the details of their brand new album Nowhere Generation. The new record is being released on June 4 via Loma Vista Recordings and will feature their previously released single “Broken Dreams Inc.”

NOAHFINNCE released a new track titled “Stupid,” along with an accompanying music video. The song follows on from “Life's a Bit,” his first release on Hopeless Records.

Machine Gun Kelly and Corpse Husband have now released a music video for their collaboration track “Daywalker!”. The duo previously released the track earlier this month.

Beartooth released a new song titled “Devastation.” The song is the first brand new music from the band since the release of 2019's “Disease.”

Magnolia Park released a new track titled “TDH2S” featuring Broadside’s Ollie Baxxter. The band recently just released their debut mixtape Dream Eater last Friday.

Chapel shared a new song from their upcoming EP titled “Wow.” The EP in question, Room Service, is set to be released on April 23 via Rise Records.

All Time Low revealed that they are releasing a track called “Once in a Lifetime” this Wednesday. The song will be the first new music from the band since they dropped their refreshed version of “Monsters” featuring Demi Lovato last year.

The Maine returned with their brand new single “Sticky” off their album, XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time, which will be released July 9 via Photo Finish Records. They later played a livestream titled “XOXO, From The Maine.”

Waxflower released a new song from their upcoming EP titled “Food for Your Garden.” The band’s new EP We Might Be Alright is set to drop on April 16 via Rude Records.

Meet Me @ the Altar released a new track titled “Hit Like a Girl” in celebration of Women’s History Month. The song is the first new music from the band in 2021 and follows their previous single “Garden.”

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Architects announced the details of a UK arena tour, set to take place in early 2022. The tour will kick off in Leeds, England, on February 22 and end in Cardiff on March 1.

The Offspring announced that they will be bringing their new album Let the Bad Times Roll to the UK for a pair of special intimate shows this December. Both performances will feature a Q&A with members Dexter Holland and Noodles.

You Me at Six rescheduled some of the dates for their Suckapunch UK Tour. The tour will now take place in Manchester, England, on September 2 and end in London on September 10.

Yungblud has added more dates to his highly anticipated “Life on Mars” UK Tour. The singer added shows in Brighton on September 27, Portsmouth on October 2 and Leeds on October 16.

Black Veil Brides announced they are taking part in an acoustic virtual tour, where they will play at a different American radio station each day. The tour begins at WEBN/Cincinnati on March 23 and ends with KCJK/Kansas City on April 2.

OTHER NEWS:

Tom DeLonge of Angels & Airwaves revealed he is selling some of his old gear via Reverb. His collection features over 100 different pieces of equipment and instruments.

Underoath founding guitarist Corey Steger has passed away, the band has confirmed. Corey played on the band's first two albums, Act of Depression and Cries of the Past.

All Time Low’s classic single “Dear Maria, Count Me In” is now certified 2x Platinum in the United States. The song initially hit Platinum certification back in 2015.

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Check in next Tuesday for more “Posi Talk with Sage Haley,” only at @sagehaleyofficial!

[debushit]

2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 19 for the Spotify thing 💞

2.Sure Thing (Acoustic) -Lakey

3.Confetti - Acoustic -Little Mi

5.Build a Bitch -Bella Poarch

7.Arcade - Duncan Laurence

11.If the world was ending - JP Saxe and Juli Michaels

13.The Story - Sara Ramirez

19. DAYWALKER -mgk and CORPSE

Thank you 💜💜

[time-is-standing]

just to start a little tradition, here are the most listened to songs of mine from the past 4 weeks.

1. I'm Not Angry Anymore by Paramore

this song just helped me so much to cope with my feelings. I really do feel angry sometimes and the message of the song came in the perfect time for me, so I became pretty obsessed with it.

2. Hollywood Whore by Machine Gun Kelly

oh, don't even get me started on MGK and his songs. If more of the stuff from last year's quarantine were on spofity, they would be in this list as well. (in these walls and pretty toxic revolver for sure at least.)

3. Hayloft by Mother Mother

a tiktok song I'm happy to know. sometimes I was like "it's hayloft time" while walking or doing my tasks and it helped so much to get stupid thoughts out of my head.

4. F*CK YOU, GOODBYE by MGK and The Kid LAROI

this song is pure fire! just like hayloft, great to blast it out of the speakers, gets me into a great mood every time.

5. Boom Boom by Dan Bull

this is.... I can explain. actually I can't, but the story of it goes like: I was watching some funny Tubbo and Ranboo clips and in the one where Tubbo blows up a creeper, he sings the first lines of this masterpiece. It got stuck in my head instantly and I had to search the original so I can... investigate.

yeah, it was all for science.

6. Heat Waves by Glass Animals

oh, oh. it is back because I decided to read the end of Heat waves (the fic) and I usually read it while listening to the song on repeat. and it somehow found it's way into my life again, so I'm listening to it a lot.

7. agoraphobic by CORPSE

this song... now this is something!

you all may know that I'm fully invested in the faceless youtuber/streamer wave that is around youtube, twitch and tiktok nowadays. and not too long after I found corpse, I started listening to his songs. this one was playing non-stop on my computer while doing schoolwork earlier but I forgot about it because I switched to spotify when I moved. Dream's new song reminded me to look up this gem. I started listening to it again and I love it to bits.

8. broken by lovelytheband (acoustic ver)

still on my list, it's a banger. i cried to it one day last week. I had the worst week ever and when it started playing, I just broke down on the tram, started crying like crazy.

9. SugarCrash! by ElyOtto

I have no excuses for this one. it's a banger.

10. Roadtrip by Dream & PmBata

this one i still love and enjoy! can't wait for Dream's new songs. it's just such a mood.

(+1 daywalker is on the list as well but a few tracks lower, don't worry. the song is up my alley, I listen to it a lot❤️)