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[magrit-alessa]

My weekly chart (29 Jul 2024 - 11 Aug 2024)

That's what I like. That's what surrounds me. That's what creates my mood.

*Created by my preferences only*

Аll chart positions in 4 minutes here -> https://youtu.be/kqoVKHCM8HI

10. Miles Hardt - Hold Back

9. Pom Pom Squad - Spinning

8. SHEPIL - Я палю сигарету (feat. Lesfleures)

7. RY X - All I Have (Jan Blomqvist Remix)

6. Freaks & Geeks X Mila Falls - Savage

5. Sonny Fodera, Jazzy, D.O.D - Somedays

4. Little Simz - Broken

3. vioria - ти її любиш.

2. Roosevelt - In The Dark

1. Oscar and the Wolf - Oh Boy

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[eseomo]

Bloodberry by Seo.

My new project.

Await patiently for 6th of February, 2025.

Listen to §eo 💿 now.

Watch the Bloodberry Album Trailer on the 31st of October.

Please pre-save my new single Paco Rabanne 💎 - releasing next week Thursday. 🎃

[manysmallhands]

Top Albums of 2024: #30 - #21

Welcome to my albums of the year posts! This will come in four(ish) sections: firstly this one, followed by numbers #20 - #11 which will be in the same format. From there on in, #10 to #1 will all have a longer post of their own but i will post them in two rounds: from #10 - #6 and then #5 to #1. I put a lot of work into doing these but if you click on this and then find that you just don't want to read them (and who does? if you have a blog, i probably haven't read it) just use my randomly scribbled words to assess the situation in brief and maybe press play: you might find that you like something.

Before i start, i just wanted to throw in a bubbling under list, consisting of a few albums i've liked this year that haven't made the cut for various reasons which i'll list as i go:

Beyoncé - Cowboy Carter (Country, RnB) - too long and rambly but some points were made

Wallice - The Jester (Indie pop, singer-songwriter) - not listened to it enough to say much but i think it's good

FLO - Access All Areas (RnB) - ditto

Kendrick Lamar - GMX (Hip Hop) - not entirely sure that i enjoy it all that much but there are certainly some tunes here: it requires further listening

SZA - Lana (RnB) literally just put it on now and it's alright isn't it

With that, i'm just gonna get on with them

#30. Cosmorat - Evil Adjacent 

Indie, Altpop

There’s a certain glitchiness and sense of menace that reminds me of Jockstrap on Cosmorat's debut EP, with singer Taylor Pollock coming off like the kind of girl who used to pull the wings off of flies and has since moved onto bigger and nastier targets. Evil Adjacent is pretty genre fluid so that not only do you not know how the next song is going to sound but the one that yr listening to can become unpredictable at a moment's notice. "Backseat Baby" is a banger of a single but it was the creepy chamberpop of "No Sleep" that caught my ear and there’s enough indie and altpop experiments here to suggest that they’ve got plenty left in the tank. 

#29. Kenya Grace - The After Taste

Dance pop, Club music

Kenya Grace’s first EP is a sort of concept record, a sad girl drum n bass song cycle where the highs of the dancefloor are replaced (or augmented) with the melancholy of someone trying to cling onto love. Viral hit "Strangers" is an obvious pointer with its fleeting relationships that can vanish in a moment but there’s plenty of other strong material here too, with the warmer indieish vibes of "Someone Else" and banging closer “Only In My Mind” both fuelled by tearful fantasies of impossible romance. Nominally I guess she's looking towards the club scene but The After Taste feels more like the kind of record that you might put on when you’ve been dumped and need something to drunkenly sway around to in the kitchen.

#28. Kali Uchis - Orquídeas

Dance pop, Latin pop

Kali’s semi-Spanish language album is probably at its best the more Spanish it gets. There’s lots of fun dancepop bops at the beginning with a liquid summer vibe that the sweat just seems to pour off of, but tbh things starts to drag after the first few and really it’s when the more flamboyant material - like the trad latin "Te Mata" and battering reggaeton "No Hay Ley pt 2" - turns up that it all gets going properly. Tbh this is a tricky listen in deep winter - it’s a record that seems to require a Mediterranean beach as a necessity - but there’s still plenty of fun to be had if you can just match yr stride to the beat as you trudge thru the wind and rain.

#27. Tinashe - Quantum Baby

RnB

Tinashe's commercial revival was a slight mirage but certainly Quantum Baby (and it’s lead single "Nasty") did more to revive her fortunes than anything else had for a decade. I haven’t really enjoyed her a lot before - I tend to find her a bit gloomy - but the eight songs on this mini album feel much more engaging than whatever I’ve heard previously. The back and forth split between the catchier RnB bangers and the more minimal and experimental songs knits together well and, while the likes of "Nasty" obviously stole all the attention, the focus on subjects other than having lots of hot sex on tracks like "No Simulation" and "Cross the Line" give it an emotional dimension that she could probably stand to use a bit more of.

#26. Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard And Soft

Pop/rock, Singer-songwriter

Billie’s third album has been one of the biggest of the year but, while I’ve found much to love in it, it’s also been a vast source of frustration. The run of songs thru the first side are some of her finest, especially the pulsing, jellylike “Chihiro” and gorgeous love song “Birds Of A Feather”, but the second half falls off quite badly by my reckoning, firstly with “The Diner”, which is simply rubbish, followed by two multipart songs which both start well before drifting off into not so much. Having listened back to it all the night before I wrote this, I am preparing to admit that closing track "Blue" might not be bad and further reassessment could also yet happen. But my feeling that such a lush, delicate and apparently well balanced record managed to drop off quite so far has annoyed me a lot over the course of this year and so i've marked it down a bit anyway.

#25. Nelly Furtado - 7

Dance pop, Latin pop

Nelly Furtado’s seventh album has been seven years in the making, a fact she apparently felt worth celebrating but sadly no one remembered to turn up for it. No matter tho! The world may not have moved on its release but that did not stop 7 being really very good. Nelly sounds happy reaching across the genres, as comfortable making club bangers with Tove Lo as she is singing warm dramatic soul ballads like "All Comes Back", as well as drifting off into other areas like folk and Latin pop with the kind of assurance that one expects from someone who’s already aced them all before. That changeability can leave the album feeling a bit indistinct as a project but there was quality enough here to keep me tuned in anyway, both in terms of the songs and the performer at the heart of them.

#24. Dua Lipa - Radical Optimism

Dance pop; Pop/rock

Dua’s third album was always struggling to get off the ground commercially but it sounds like a victim of poor marketing rather than anything else. The most commanding material here is in her classic dancepop vein, with "Training Season" and "Illusion" still going extremely hard, but pop rockers "Happy For You" and "Falling Forever" both have a wonderfully hypnotic momentum to them too and the psychedelic swirl of opener "End Of An Era" sets the pre-release hype into a more positive context. It’s probably not as good as Future Nostalgia overall but Radical Optimism is still a solid record which largely deserved better than its fate.

#23. Shakira - Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran 

Dance pop; Latin pop

Shakira’s latest Spanish language album is a rather broad affair, largely dealing in sunny latin influenced dance pop but with a strong side hustle of bombastic rockers, emotive ballads and some entertainingly flashy trad stuff as well. Ofc at the centre of it all is Shakira’s trademark quivering vocals and mastery of pop melodrama and, while I’ve only returned to Las Mujeres infrequently this year, I always tend to enjoy it when I do. One of its key wonders to me is how a gentle ballad like "Ultima" can feel like such an extraordinary tearjerker when I don't understand a word of what it’s about. Ofc imagination and the international language of pop manage to fill in the gaps here and there, but i haven't discounted the possibility that she’s communicating how sad she is about having to pay her tax bill, something that i think we can all relate to. 

#22. The Last Dinner Party - Prelude To Ecstasy

Indie rock

The title here gives a strong impression of the kind of flouncing around in the dress up box vibe that they’re well known for, but scratch the surface of The Last Dinner Party and luckily they’ve got talent to burn too. Channeling early Kate Bush, Queen and Abba into their theatrical artpop sound, things can occasionally feel a little overdone, especially on their gothier numbers. But songs like "Caesar On A TV Screen", "The Feminine Urge" and "Nothing Matters" are hugely impressive with their big choruses and high drama, as well as an understanding that being a bit ridiculous is a thing to be taken very seriously.

#21. Confidence Man - 3AM

Dance, Club music

Confidence Man’s third album carried on with their 90s dance obsession but shifted it more towards rave culture. The move suited them well: their goofy image is pretty much ideal to take on the glow sticks and finger popping vibe of the era and musically it was a cosy fit with their all bangers all the time approach too. 3AM is their best record yet for me: certainly it's more consistent than Tilt, less focused on lyrical gimmickry and more fully on top of its material, but also it doesn't just make empty retro references and brings a clear understanding of the joy inherent in the kind of music that they're making.

Back whenever i finish the next round

[thereedsband]

Our third album ‘What You Will’ is released on Mon 16th May on all platforms. You can preorder and listen / download the first three tracks here now!

All music was written, performed, recorded and produced by the Reeds.

[officialannamarier]

Introducing Me!

Hey everyone, I’m a singer-songwriter from Saskatchewan, Canada! My music has been described as a combination of Taylor Swift, Jewel, and Alanis Morissette (among other artists!). If you like alternative-pop with country influences, check out my Bandcamp page here: https://anna-marie.bandcamp.com/

[brandanmusic]

For anyone who missed my 10th album release, it’s my 10th album in 3 years since I debuted, bringing my discography to 159 songs and over 7 hours of original content. There’s more original music coming soon.

This album details drug addiction and mental health and how it can ruin the best things in life. It also details broken relationships, both domestic and intimate and offers some support to those who are suffering with lack of closure in a bad chapter of their lives.

[foryourearholes]

Big, catchy electropop song that’s perfect for screaming down the street while blaring your anti-capitalist manifesto.

[themovingstills-band]

POV: us handing over Truthfully today. It’s out everywhere now! https://www.instagram.com/p/CWrJBQSh6gI/?utm_medium=tumblr

[thepermanentrainpress]

THE PR PRESS PREMIERE: EMILEE MOORE - “BENCHWARMER”

Being sidelined? Yeah, not very fun.

Moore, who was born in Ontario and has roots in British Columbia, is currently based out of sunny Los Angeles. Her move south is paying dividends, with over a handful of singles released this year, all polished and drenched in emotion. “Benchwarmer” has early 2000′s pop rock written all over it, the speed and attitude of punk rock with a softer, shinier overlay of alt-pop. It works well, and listeners won’t hesitate to hit that replay button. With producer Xander Miller, they’ve turned a dejected journal entry (and last ditch effort love letter) into something spirited, an underdog to cheer for and sympathize with.

In an era where sad girl pop is becoming a mainstay, Moore can confidently carve her own path – she’s shown lush textures, ballad capabilities, and has a good production team behind her. Her voice has range, deep in despair but shines brightest in the blistering chorus; add another “again” for emphasis that you’ll never fall in love, will you?

While “Benchwarmer” recounts an ultimate loss for our girl, the track’s spite and undeniable energy make certain it doesn’t cut as deep. I look forward to the release of her forthcoming EP, which will no doubt be chock full of music to dance (and maybe cry) to. 

Written by: Chloe Hoy

[magrit-alessa]

My weekly chart (14 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2024)

That's what I like. That's what surrounds me. That's what creates my mood.

*Created by my preferences only*

Аll chart positions in 2 minutes here -> https://youtu.be/YThXr1oqn0E

5. RORI - Jalousie

4. Paris Paloma - last woman on earth

3. Ruel - Cats On The Ceiling

2. Obongjayar - Just My Luck

1. The Unsleeping - Переживу

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[eseomo]

Moonbather’s Epic dreamy escapade

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[manysmallhands]

FearOfMu21c Index Page

It never occurred to me before I started that it might be handy to have a place where you could access all the #FearOfMu21c pieces individually. But given how confusing it's been in terms of bringing back posts from last year (which ofc are now incorrectly labelled), i thought it would be a good idea to have everything in one post, where anyone interested can find whatever they might want to look at. So:

Introductory notes

Day one: Lana Del Rey - Mariners Apartment Complex

Day two: MGMT - Flash Delirium

Day three: The Killers - When You Were Young

Day four: Tullycraft - Lost In Light Rotation

Day five: Lady Gaga - Bad Romance (11 pts)

Day six: Deerhunter - Memory Boy

Day seven: Trust Fund/Joanna Gruesome - Split 12" EP

Day eight: Dua Lipa - Don't Start Now

Day nine: The Soundcarriers - Boiling Point

Day ten: Magdalena Bay - Chaeri (11 pts)

Day eleven: Grouper - Holding

Day twelve: Little Mix - Black Magic

Day thirteen: The Mountain Goats - This Year (from Dilaudid EP)

Day fourteen: Kendrick Lamar - King Kunta (11 pts)

Day fifteen: The Strokes - Juicebox

Day sixteen: Estelle ft Kanye West - American Boy

Day seventeen: The Juan Maclean - A Simple Design

Day eighteen: The Ophelias - Lunar Rover

Day nineteen: Solange - Cranes In the Sky

Day twenty: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Zero

Day twenty one: Rina Sawayama - Catch Me In the Air

Day twenty two: Electrelane - To The East

Day twenty three: Self Esteem - You Forever

Day twenty four: Warpaint - Undertow

Day twenty five: Mercury Girls - Ariana

Day twenty six: Sleater-Kinney - You're No Rock n Roll Fun

Day twenty seven: Shunkan - Our Names

Day twenty eight: Amerie - 1 Thing

Day twenty nine: Julia Holter - Feel You (11 pts)

Day thirty: The Go! Team - Doing It Right

Day thirty one: Kero Kero Bonito - Time Today

Day thirty two : Mattiel - Keep The Change

Day thirty three: Fred Thomas - Voiceover

Day thirty four: Cate Le Bon - Puts Me To Work

Day thirty five: Scott Walker - Epizootics!

Day thirty six: U.S. Girls - 4 American Dollars

Day thirty seven: Florence + The Machine - Dog Days Are Over

Day thirty eight: The Orielles - Come Down On Jupiter

Day thirty nine: Jeanines - Things Change EP

Day forty: Janelle Monáe - Make Me Feel

Day forty one: The Hidden Cameras - The Day I Left Home

Day forty two: The Clientele - On A Summer Trail

Day forty three: St Vincent - Digital Witness

Day forty four: Faith Healer - Again

Day forty five: Grimes - REALiTi

Day forty six: Juniore - Difficile

Day forty seven: Public Enemy - Harder Than You Think

Day forty eight: Olivia Rodrigo - Vampire

Day forty nine: Muna - I Know A Place (12 points)

Day fifty: Weyes Blood - It's Not Just Me, It's Everybody

[theindyreview]

Music Video: The Boy From the South - Amazing-Man

#MusicVideo: @fromthesouthiam - Amazing-Man Circus acts show-off their skills in the vaudevillian visual for UK band's latest chill, alt-pop single #newmusic #altpop #indie #indiepop #rock #alternative #folkpop #TheBoyFromtheSouth #AmazingMan

Barcelona-born, UK-based The Boy From the South have been gaining buzz around their new home, getting management, radio play and media attention in a short time span. All I had to do was watch their new music video for “Amazing-Man” and it quickly became clear why. The group’s sound could be equated to a more relaxed, indie-pop leaning Queen, with lyrics on this latest single very much…

[stormystrong]

Ahoy! Pre-Save the New Single "Fragile" on Spotify, @applemusic, Deezer or TIDAL and hear it first Friday June 5th! 

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[brandanmusic]

https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-best/1629812646

New album on Apple Music copy and paste to listen; “The Best”

Thank you

[drmcthrbnd]

Have you seen our video for “Blacked Out?” Watch it now and then purchase our new record, “Hold Your Love” at www.DRMCTHR.com