Lana Del Rey – ‘The Grants’

Angelic Lana dwells on death, memory, and family on the third single from her forthcoming album Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd. In the touching single Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, aka Lana, carries memories of her loved ones both past and present promising that she will always take them with her – even into the afterlife. Her previous single ‘A&W’ has already become a sensation on TikTok with all the it girls lip-syncing “Your mom called…” whilst showing off the best coquette fits. The wait for Lana’s ninth studio album is almost: we’ll be able to stream it on 24^th March. At 16 tracks long and a whopping 77 minutes, it will be a treat for all Lana lovers. Until then you know we’ll have ‘The Grants’, ‘A&W’, and the title track on repeat.

JPEGMAFIA x Danny Brown – ‘Lean Beef Patty’

On the first taste of the Peggy X Danny Brown collab album, Scaring The Hoes Vol. 1, the rappers are taking no prisoners. ‘Lean Beef Patty’, the title referring to the username of a popular online fitness content creator, discusses some of the darker aspects of internet culture with a scathing yet teasing tone hitting out at Drake, Elon Musk, Lil Yachty, Hulk Hogan, and Kanye. Fans have taken to the comment section to voice their praises of the experimental hip hop track that twists a sample of P. Diddy’s ‘I Need a Girl (Pt. 2)’ (the same song Ice Spice samples on ‘Gangsta Boo’) to create a squeaky contagious melody. The album that has been teased for over a year will be out on the 24^th March. 

Róisín Murphy – ‘CooCool’

Róisín is back and she’s got a new sound up her (no doubt glittery) sleeves. Bringing us a warm house and downtempo fused track, the eccentric disco star seems to have taken a chill pill since her last release, 2020’s high energy Róisín Machine. Poetically Murphy calls the song, “Ostensibly a fragile little flower yet it has great hidden strength at the roots”. We can expect more mellow music from the singer with her album Hit Paradecoming at some point later this year.

DJ Koze – ‘Blissda’

Producer of ‘CooCool’ and long-time collaborator of Róisín Murphy, German techno DJ and producer DJ Koze’s solo projects should not be overlooked. Foggy and soothing, on his newest single ‘Blissda’ echoey synths and electronic beats seem to be gradually growing closer to the listener through a misty landscape. This twilight track is one for the after-party playlist for sure.

Miley Cyrus – ‘River’

The soundtrack to our summer is here. Endless Summer Vacation Miley’s eighth studio album was released this week on the 10^th March and as expected it’s jam-packed with bops. The love letter to LA contains a mix of country-inspired ballads, summery pop anthems, and experimental pounding electronica. All different but all ever so Miley. According to the singer ESV “feels like an intimate honest conversation” and “really represents who I am”. Can we look forward to a tour announcement from the wild child of pop soon? In the meantime, you can watch the brand-new video for the electric single ‘River’ and the Backyard Sessions of performances of songs from the album on Disney +.

‘Fool’s Gold’ – Yazmin Lacey

The debut album, Voice Notes, from R&B soul singer Yazmin Lacey has so many gorgeous tracks it was difficult to pick just one. Her performance on the COLORSXSTUDIOS channel gained her a following after receiving over 1.3M views and she’s on track for success with her stellar new album. The London-born Nottingham-based 33-year-old’s album was released on the 3^rd March and is full of smooth guitar licks, snappy drum beats, and Yazmin’s luscious vocals. Relax to the bongo-filled ‘Fool’s Gold’.

‘Kiss the Ring (freestyle)’ – Maiya the Don

Maiya Early, better known as Maiya the Don, says she makes music for “all the pretty fly bitches”. With her crazy unique vocals, stylish fits, and infectiously fun energy it’s no surprise that her fanbase is growing. Her biggest video ‘TELFY’ now has over 1.3M views and Pitchfork has praised her song ‘Dusties’ released earlier this month. The latest from the rapper from Brooklyn is her freestyle ‘Kiss the Ring’, which dropped on the 15^thMarch, Maiya’s 21^st birthday. It’s full of swagger and will have you feeling on top of the world. As the up-and-comer says, “fuck being humble imma put it i they face”!

‘Love You’ – flowerovlove 

Joyce Cissie, better known as flowerovlove, is the 18-year-old growing cult following among Gen Z Lo-Fi fans. The teen from London has already featured in a Gucci campaign, sold out tour dates, and walked in Paris Fashion week for XULY.Bët – she’s one to watch out for. Her newest track ‘Love You’ is a bedroom pop bop that radiates youthful energy with a psychedelic flare. The positively adorable music video for the song, directed by the talented artist, was released on the 10^th March featuring flowerovlove serenading herself with love and positivity.

‘Miracle’ – Calvin Harris/Ellie Goulding

Everyone loves Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding, and a good old throwback 90s trancey track. It seems like ‘Miracle’ is a match made in heaven. The pair previously landed hits with 2012’s ‘I Need Your Love’, which reached number four in the UK, and 2014’s ‘Outside’, which reached number six. Featuring a thumping beat from the Scottish DJ and fairy-like soprano vocals from Ellie, it already feels like a certified club classic and is dripping with nostalgic warehouse-rave energy.

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Ellie Goulding has undoubtedly revealed her rebellious and unapologetic alter ego in her first album release in five years. Yes, five years. We all know Ellie for her soft, crackly vocals and ‘gets deep’ in iconic singles including ‘Love Me Like You Do’ and her rendition of Elton Johns ‘Our Song’. Well not this time, her confidence and power in her voice behind this album is unparallel to anything we’ve heard before. Stepping away from the innocent Ellie we have gotten to know, the woman power is new album is second to none as she addresses her vulnerability and insecurities she has faced through her career.

Talking of heartbreak and toxic ex’s, Ellie opens up about her previous relationships singing “I could call a truce with anyone but you” to give us a powerful and relatable (*preach*) 13 song album we can all relate to. It’s an album that comes hand in hand with a glass of wine and a cry of release over a breakup.

Elie Goulding Brightest Blue Teaser Trailer

The English singer has been dropping singles and videos since last year, including a surprise lyric video for her next single “Slow Grenade”, which came out on the 3rd of July. The song- featuring American producer and singer/songwriter Lauv- is a classic Goulding anthem of love and heartbreak and is accompanied by a truly ethereal video. As the song plays, the visual takes you on a voyage through a forest, with the lyrics on the bottom of the screen. Flowers sprout from the floor, sparks and fireflies swirl before the camera, and pulse along with the beat of the song. The video is beautiful and is the perfect accompaniment for the song. As the song builds after the second verse, the number of lights increases. And it becomes a scene of floodlights and strobe lights. Fireworks seem to burst from the ground, and the entire forest is cast in a purple glow with golden flecks cutting through it.

Slow Grenade by Ellie Goulding ft Lauv from Ellie Goulding Youtube

The single itself starts with a very simple combination of chords, easing you into the experience. When Goulding’s voice is introduced, it’s raw and pure. However, it isn’t long before there’s a more electronic element to the vocals and music. The combination of sounds makes the song feel more complex and gives it depth. Like walking through a forest, you constantly explore new elements. When Lauv’s voice is introduced in the second verse, it adds another layer to this. A deeper tone to combat Goulding’s higher vocals. As the song continues to increase in tempo and build, a layered effect is applied to Goulding’s vocals, furthering the kaleidoscope feeling the song has. The song is also very catchy- the blossoming beat is repetitive in the best way. The lyrics are trapped in your mind when you listen to it, as well as the beat itself. There are so many variables, and it feels like you’re being pulled into an entirely new world.

Both the video and the song are beautiful, and they transport you. “Slow Grenade” has been featured on Ellie Goulding’s new album Brightest Blue, released today.

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