Welcome to Sound Station, the place we’re highlighting one of the best new tracks that got here out this week. Head into the weekend with songs from BLACKSTARKIDS, Wednesday and extra.
BLACKSTARKIDS journey again to the 2000s in fashion
BLACKSTARKIDS have returned with one other preview of their new album, CYBERKISS*. This time, they’ve linked up with their Soiled Hit labelmate beabadoobee on a vibrant ode to their childhood music favorites (Daft Punk, Jamiroquai). As all the time, BLACKSTARKIDS are adventurous and colourful, deploying glitchy beats to seduce their on-line lover.
Pierce The Veil implore you to “Move The Nirvana”
Pierce The Veil succeed their decade-long legacy as soon as extra, with a cut-throat sleazy grunge anthem that beckons to their early Egocentric Machines days with a ’90s Deftones-eque overcast within the refrain. After a four-year hiatus, with little warning earlier than launch, that is an sudden however significantly welcomed juxtaposition from their ecstatic Misadventures prelude, one which may counsel a extra gloomy grunge root for the three-piece. ––Yasmine Summan
Wednesday ring of their Useless Oceans signing with an eight-minute scorcher
With “Bull Believer,” Wednesday ship a maximalist ode by smashing two songs collectively. Vocalist Karly Hartzman calls the music “an excuse to scream onstage,” and when you attain the tip, you’ll know why. The observe screeches to a violent finish, with Hartzman’s blood-curdling caterwaul serving as its explosive climax. ––Neville Hardman
Kelly Clarkson and Dolly Parton are the team-up of our goals
In a duet solely goals are made from, Kelly Clarkson and Dolly Parton teamed up for a extra soulful, downtempo rendition of the nation icon’s 1980 traditional for the forthcoming documentary Nonetheless Working 9 to five. On it, Clarkson takes the lead, wistfully belting out the refrain that calls out capitalism and misogyny. ––Ilana Kaplan
Counterparts drop fiery new single “Sure To The Burn”
In relation to melodic hardcore, Counterparts could very properly be essentially the most constant within the sport. On “Sure To The Burn,” they’ve amped up their progressive guitar riffage to the max, in addition to complicated drum elements, creating the right juxtaposition between technicality and brutality. Vocalist and comedic mastermind Brendan Murphy has stepped out of his consolation zone with a formidable melodic sensibility within the refrain whereas additionally offering the standard onslaught of guttural vocals you come to count on from Counterparts. ––Alessandro DeCaro
The Comet Is Coming provide a soundtrack for the tip of the world
The Comet Is Coming create songs for finish occasions. It’s music to celebration to whereas the world crashes down round you, like stepping onto a Day-Glo dance flooring that’s crumbling on the edges. Newest single “TECHNICOLOUR” begins as a extra mellow affair, like a break from the chaos, even when momentarily. By the tip, Shabaka Hutchings’ saxophone is unrelenting in its apocalyptic groove, demanding motion unexpectedly. ––Neville Hardman
Holy Wars’ “MY DRUGS ARE DIGITAL” is a frantic burst of alt-rock
Holy Wars have launched a deluxe version of their beautiful debut album, EAT IT UP SPIT IT OUT, and with it comes new single “MY DRUGS ARE DIGITAL.” The observe beams with ‘90s riot grrrl vitality coupled with frantic, syncopated rhythms within the vein of Bloc Celebration and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Vocalist Kat Leon presents a snarling, soulful vocal supply, with lyrics that chronicle society’s habit to social media and the following burnout it causes. ––Alessandro DeCaro
