5 Songs I'm Really Into Right Now, I
Dua Lipa – Don't Start Now
She caught my attention when I first heard New Rules and watched the music video, which is extremely well-done. The song's production and beat is incredibly addicting as well. I'm not typically wont to give a mainstream pop star's new album a front-to-back listen, but I'm glad to say it's a solid record.
Don't Start Now is so killer, though. Amazing song. She knows what she's doing.
The Blue Nile – The Downtown Lights
The 80s has so much in the way of absolutely incredible music. When I was young in the 90s, someone older said to me, “I'm a child of the 80s, and the 80s had way better music than what's out now.” I was incredulous. Now, I understand it, with bands from New Order to XTC, and Prince to The Blue Nile. The Downtown Lights is a beautiful, contemplative pop song appropriate for those pensive late nights.
Griselda – DR BIRDS
I had a real drought of rap-listening over the last 2-3 years, and I think I've finally seen some rain to end it. It's all because of Griselda, a rap crew based out of Buffalo, New York. Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, Westside Gunn, and Boldy James have led the sonic revival of the gritty, harsh East Coast rap sound that dominated the mid-to-late 90s and I'm all. for. it.
Thank you 🙏🏻.
Perfume Genius – Describe
If this is any indication for the mood and feel of Mike Hadreas' upcoming new album, I cannot wait. His music has always captivated me, along with his live performances, which I got a chance to see for his first tour. It's weird when you feel like a very gay man is gyrating sensually on stage and appears to be staring straight at you while you stare back at him on stage. I remember that very clearly.
TWICE – Feel Special
In anticipation for their upcoming single in a few weeks, I'm sharing their most recent single to date. I can't wait. I love TWICE so much.