The music industry is back in full force, which means that many artists are releasing good music. In this series, we search for the most exciting new music releases every week. From emerging talent to established names. We don’t look at genres because we prefer music that makes us feel something. So scroll down to see the ten songs we chose that you must hear this week. From the return of two pop heavyweights to psychedelic alt-pop or Belgium’s hip-hop pride: there is something for everyone.
The Swedish pop diva clearly knows how to write slay because she unleashes pure pop perfection on us with her comeback single “Can’t Tame Her”. The vocals? On point! The attitude? Flawless! The vibe? Present! Zara Larsson easily shows that she is simply among the most underrated pop acts and should be at the top of the charts. On “Can’t Tame Her” the Swedish singer seems unstoppable as she unleashes the beast within. Very hot, miss Larsson.
A new era is dawning for Rita Ora. 2023 is finally seeing the release of her third album after a five-year wait, and the first single, “You Only Love Me”, immediately establishes that she still knows how to make a real hit. The sensuality in the low-key club banger splashes off and is perfect in keeping with the image she has created over the years as a pop artist. We continue to love the British singer-songwriter while she continues to drop one bop after another.
For Coely’s first single of 2023, the Belgian artist released a true stunner. “Kaos” is a song that has already been incredibly well received live. The studio version also highlights what everyone has known for a long time: Coely is absolutely world-class. In the stanzas, she builds up towards the chorus where, with the drums and guitar, she creates goosebumps with her voice. “Kaos” is a real whirlwind of a song and has the potential to become her next hit because the rock influences in this track work superbly.
Those who were already fans of Maeve’s previous release, “Can We Just Get High?”, will also fall for her latest one, called “Anybody Else”. The overwhelming productions of yesteryear now give way to dreamy soundscapes inspired by Kate Bush and Björk, making the Cayman-born, London-based singer-songwriter’s strongly written songs stand out even more. “Anybody Else” feels like a ride along deserted valleys and yet fills us with warm feelings.
Why go for minimalism when you can go completely over the top with a song so absurd that it’s cool again? NYC and LA-based singer Alice Longyu Gao makes a motley mishmash of sounds and influences on “Hëłłœ Kįttÿ”, which lies somewhere between fairground, punk, and Balkan. True to the motto “being crazy doesn’t hurt”, Gao builds a crazy party that changes its mood or tempo every five seconds.
“Safe” is a song that immediately makes you feel secure and safe with its subtle arrangements that contain beautiful nuances and fine details. The most endearing aspect of wåvery’s comeback single, however, remains her voice, which in all its fragility also possesses a disarming strength that reminds us a little of Birdy and Maggie Rogers. The melancholy of this gentle pop ballad shows the strength of the Belgian artist’s music and already promises something more for the future.
“How Dare You” is the perfect introduction to Rachel Grae’s musical universe for anyone who did not yet know the American artist. And we can only agree with the comparisons listeners of the song are making between Rachel Grae and Oliva Rodrigo and Adele. The piano ballad has a very catchy melody, which perfectly suits her beautiful, slightly husky voice and hits us right in the feels. “How Dare You” is a very strong pop single where the stanzas and choruses constantly reinforce each other, and fans of soft pop songs will definitely fall for it.
Kami Kehoe is only 19 years old, but what the Las Vegas-based artist brings sounds pretty nonchalant and determined. On “loaded gun”, she puts a gun to our chests and surely hits us with her toughness. Her vocals add to the mysterious atmosphere of the mix, which she succeeds in with verve. Kami Kehoe is an emerging talent to keep an eye on.
The Afghan-Dutch singer and producer announced his debut mixtape Cool Party (out February 24) with a short but very powerful single. “Deal With It” shows in less than two minutes what the artist stands for, building around conjuring 80s-inspired synths. He says of the song, “Pain sometimes gives me an immense love and appreciation for existing, which sounds super conflicting, but that’s exactly what I tried to put into this song.” A recognizable approach if you ask us.
Italian-Congolese singer Sans Soucis is the newest sparkling star in alt-pop heaven. “Merchants” is a very laidback, quirky track that immediately puts us in a good mood. The slight psychedelic touch invites us to join her on a mad ride through her world of thoughts, which we hope to continue with more music soon.
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