It’s an insanely busy time of the year–the busiest, in fact. I did, however, manage to cut all the pitches I got this week down to these essential five songs you must hear this week.
1. All Time Love w/I Prevail, Hate This Song
Single (Fearless/Concord)
Recommended If You Like: Collaborations
The two bands (a total of nine people) have come together to collaborate on a song that somehow successfully manages to combine both their styles in a way that just nails it, that comes with an epic breakdown that—well, you’ll hear it. They call it a “modern break-up track.” If you’re going through heartbreak, I’ll bet you can relate to the lyrics.
2. Justice, Neverender ft. Tame Impala
Hyperdrama (Because/ Virgin)
RIYL: Another collaboration!
There’s some really smooth production happening with this track featuring French duo Justice and Australia’s Tame Impala. Cool psychedelic video, too, especially for fans of 80s-era anime and anyone who likes art nouveau. There’s also a Neverender remixes EP which will feature additional versions of the song.
3, fxrrvst, Hate Has No Home Here
Single (Independent)
RIYL: Spreading love around
Fxrrvst (pronounced “Forest) is a boy-girl alt-emo-indie duo from Toronto that I’ve been watching for a few years now. Matt and Holly have always been socially- and eco-conscious (Holly handmakes a lot of the band’s merch) and their music can be quite lovely. I hope this is an indication of more to come.
4. Menno Versteeg, Bad Dog
Single (Independent)
RIYL: Dogs
Despite what the video tries to show (satirically, of course) there’s no such thing as a bad dog. Menno, ex of the recently retired Hollerado (and currently part of Anyway Gang), roped in comedian Chris Locke and actor Mary Hollis Inboden. And yes, he’s singing about Roger, his real-life canine companion. (BTW, there’s no such thing as a truly bad dog.)
5. cg8, Karma Police
The 8th Cumming (4AD)
RIYL: Not THAT Karma Police
Here’s a four-piece from New York City who are enjoying a little notoriety in the UK including some BBC airplay. This is one of the first (if not the first) single released under their newly abbreviated name. It replaces something that was a little too risqué and sexually provocative for too many people. Even so, the opening robotic monologue is probably NSFW for many.
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