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Clairo - Softly
Clairo - Softly

Clairo - Softly


Bedroom pop phenom Clairo blossoms into a refined, yet unflinchingly sincere songwriter on her debut album Immunity, released August 2 via FADER label. With "Softly," Clairo gives queer girls an outlet to dance around their bedrooms full of youthful infatuation. It captures the subtlety of a soft brush of fingers and stolen glances in the early stages of an innocent crush without the pressure of labels on a relationship or sexuality. Wistful lyrics over a lax, off-rhythm guitar melody improvised by Rostam further the song's whimsical energy. "I got this feeling / Telling me girl, I gotta know," she croons in a way that young queer girls can look up to, while also tugging at the heartstrings of older queer girls who felt confused and repressed. As a children's choir echos "I don't care what they say" in the background, Clairo asserts that she's exploring her sexuality on her own terms; she's "doing it differently," and although some look down upon queer love, this blissful feeling is the only thing that matters.

Ysabella Monton on August 20, 2019
​Villagers - Summer’s Song

​Villagers - Summer’s Song


Villagers’ upbeat new single “Summer’s Song” is like an invigorating burst of vitamin D to your senses. With a breezy, optimistic melody and catchy psychedelic hooks, the track is lively and fun, and it’s their most pop-leaning release to date. Spacey synths, energetic horns and upbeat, slapping percussion create an atmospheric introduction that kicks up the tempo to a head-bopping beat. Villagers’ distinctly smooth vocal paints a colorful picture of a carefree summer through vivid lyrics: “Wherever you go, I will follow / We'll leave it all behind / So alive / We'll climb the sunlight one beam at a time.” Magical horn and flute arrangements emulate shimmering sunlight and bright, warm afternoons, seeming to drive home the message that in the summer and on the open road, anything is possible. “Summer’s Song” is a sun-soaked, groovy pop song from one of indie folk’s loveliest voices.

Britnee Meiser on July 30, 2019
Adam Melchor - Joyride

Adam Melchor - Joyride


Singer-songwriter Adam Melchor turns heartbreak into a celebration with his newest single "Joyride." The poetically joyful meditation on moving on opens with a trumpet fanfare before paring down to Melchor’s clear vocals and simple acoustic strumming pattern that highlight the narrative quality of his lyrics. He analogizes the process of moving on to the loss of an old family car. Maybe it didn’t run as well as you wanted, but the memories related to it make it hard to let go. There is a mature clarity as he sings, “things were going our way / but they kept going until they were gone.” The nostalgic track leans towards remembering the good while embracing the reality of its departure. "Joyride" is the first single since Melchor’s sophomore EP release Plan on You, which came out earlier this year.

Corey Bates on July 30, 2019
Christinna O - Don’t That Make You Mad

Christinna O - Don’t That Make You Mad


19-year-old, Philly-based Christinna O just released her debut album, Girl in Passing, and its stand-out track, “Don’t That Make You Mad,” calls out anyone who delights in watching others fail. The track is a smooth, grooving melody that shows off the young artist’s skills in R&B and poetry. A funky, jaded guitar riff and chilled-out tambourine taps introduce the song before Christinna O dives right into her title line—“I still find the beauty in it, don’t that make you mad?” Her message is clear from the beginning: success is the greatest revenge against someone who wants to see you fall. The compelling and catchy track reminds us not to waste our time worrying about what other people are doing. In the song, she wonders aloud, “what about your happiness?” before driving her point home with the line, “don’t you miss your own dream tripping over me.” Christinna O’s prowess as a spoken-word poet is evident in her lyricism (lines like “And I can be sweet with my tongue but I can draw blood if I want”) as well as her cadence, which builds and drops like a rollercoaster ride. In the end, she laughs off her critics with a repeated, “oh you mad, huh?” and lets us know that she’s not worried about anyone that’s worried about her.

Brigid Moser on July 29, 2019
Bon Iver - Faith

Bon Iver - Faith


Bon Iver is releasing new singles! Praise heaven and earth and whatever god he's singing about on 22, A Million (his genre-shattering 2016 LP.) Following his singles "Hey Ma" and "U (Man Like)," comes "Faith," the newest single in a series of releases that can only mean a new album will be dropping in the coming months. A bit quicker paced than his two previous releases, "Faith" follows this fresh Bon Iver formula that consists of organic, atmospheric lyricism and soul-touching sound that is quite difficult to describe. The only thing we can wholly describe is the way it makes us feel, which seems to be precisely the point of Justin Vernon's music. Some poets and musicians have the uncanny ability to reach the heart of a matter with perfect language. As a succinct and visceral artist, Bon Iver falls under this category. His song "Faith" does not fall short—it's evenly exceptional, emotional, and lovely. Bon Iver's music speaks to everyone differently, making him one of the most influential and transcendent voices in music today.

Hannah Lupas on July 29, 2019
BEABADOOBEE - SOREN - BEDROOM SESSION

BEABADOOBEE - SOREN - BEDROOM SESSION


“Soren” is a hushed, yet mighty serenade of love from the lips of Bea Kristi, aka beabadoobee. This stripped-down version of the track, which appears on her album Loveworm (Bedroom Sessions), was recorded in her bedroom with just her lullaby voice and acoustic guitar. The 19-year-old singer-songwriter is refreshingly prolific, releasing this acoustic version of her album Loveworm, which was released months before, with even more work on the way. With her bold colored hair and her sincere charmingness, Bea invites us into her space to hear of her muse, “Soren."

Laney Esper on July 29, 2019
Papooz - Moon Pie

Papooz - Moon Pie


"Moon Pie" is a silky, sweet love song from Parisian pop duo Papooz. The two look like soft-rockers sucked from a time warp—with long shaggy hair, exaggerated collared shirts and flare jeans, their vibe is dripping late '60s / early '70s. Their musicality isn't a dead ringer for this decade (or era), but it's just as solid. While most of their music carries softer, indie pop vocalization (similar to Perfume Genius), this track is far more simplistic and stripped down, in a vintage rock kind of way—think Mac DeMarco but closer to the mic. Some of the harmonies are so pleasant and attention-grabbing, they rival the likes of Simon and Garfunkel or Flyte for a more contemporary reference. The duo's vocal chemistry is particularly evident on their track "Dorothy Says." That being said, Papooz remains far from cuddly by keeping an ostentatious, hard-rock front in making the cover art of this single a cartoon version of themselves blowing out candles on a boob cake. Whatever your initial impression of them may be, Papooz undeniably feel like a summer staple band. Play "Moon Pie" while you're winding down tonight. You won't regret it.

Hannah Lupas on July 26, 2019
Camp Howard - Don’t Say Shit You Don’t Mean

Camp Howard - Don’t Say Shit You Don’t Mean


The Wild Honey Pie is proud to premiere “Don’t Say Shit You Don’t Mean,” the newest track from Richmond-based Buzzsession alums and Larabar enthusiasts Camp Howard. Both precise and seemingly effortless, the track grooves with an intensely lazy energy. It’s a sound that should be sloppy, but this young band’s relentless performance schedule has trained them well. Camp Howard has, in many senses, broken out of their hometown—they toured nationally with the legendary Stone Temple Pilots—but they’re still rooted firmly in the Richmond scene, a scene whose support allowed them to forge their sound in the fires of the opportunity to (or perhaps struggle to) play shows every night of the week. Though evident from one song alone, the band’s versatility is truly unmistakable with perspective on their whole catalogue. Nic Perea, one of the bands two singers, occasionally pens lyrics in Spanish—and other band members admit to singing backup on lyrics they don’t pretend to understand—but “Don’t Say Shit You Don’t Mean” is as clear-cut and direct as they come. Weston Parker, the other lead vocalist and writer of the track, draws firm lines after issuing the titular command—“I won’t cook / You won’t clean,” he sings, delineating responsibilities definitively, before waffling a bit, expanding his lines to fit in his more complicated emotions. “After all this wasted time / It’s doubtful that you even care,” he sings hurriedly, but the infections groove puts complex emotions aside to reinforce the chorus: “It’s alright.” Camp Howard’s new album Cañón is out October 11th.

Daniel Shanker on July 25, 2019
Ashe - Cold in California

Ashe - Cold in California


California native Ashe delivers supple, introspective songs, flush with lush imagery. The LA-based songstress has been on a winning streak since she dropped her debut in 2017 via Mom+Pop Music, building momentum with tours alongside The Chainsmokers, Shaun Frank, LAUV, Louis The Child, Hobo Johnson, Quinn XCII and executing notable electronica collaborations with Big Gigantic. Major advertising syncs and glowing press from The New York Times and Teen Vogue have only bolstered her indie cred. Her newest offering, the delicate acoustic affair "Cold in California," is a Dylan-esque ode to the love/hate relationship she's developed with her home state. The somber chord changes elicit the existential angst that accompanies those unwelcoming, overcast LA days. “I love California and I also despise it," Ashe told Ones to Watch earlier this month. "I’m from California and in many ways, this song is more about me than the place itself. Nothing is ever one-sided or perfect or right all the time." Check out the single here and be sure to peep the newest dates on Ashe's first headlining tour.

Mike Olinger on July 24, 2019
DJ ST THOMAS - FODDER

DJ ST THOMAS - FODDER


“FODDER,” the debut single from New York-based electro artist DJ ST THOMAS, is a dynamic, experimental pop song with an infectiously funky beat. The track effortlessly pieces together a mishmash of sounds to create a psychedelic jam with an earworm hook. Lush with bright, groovy synths and tight, island-like percussion, it bops to a pulse that flows easily with DJ ST THOMAS’s laid-back vocal as he sings about love and complacency in the age of social media. The production is crystal clear and razor-sharp, resulting in a sound that’s full and immersive without feeling too loud or overbearing. Abstract and rhythmic, “FODDER” should top all your summer party playlists. Look out for his EP, MATRIMONY, later this year.

Britnee Meiser on July 24, 2019
Julien Chang - Of the Past

Julien Chang - Of the Past


Nineteen-year-old Julien Chang’s debut single, “Of the Past,” is an artful blend of genres and sounds. Reflecting Chang’s music theory background, the sprawling arrangement seamlessly merges pop melodies with psych-rock riffs, disco/funk, and transfixing jazz instrumentals for an immersive and surprising listening experience. Deep, wavy synths wash the song in a hazy glow as a classic rock guitar and funky bass line introduce Chang’s vocal. Breezy and smooth, the timeless doubling effect is reminiscent of a younger Tame Impala. The vocals are brief, occupying only the first third of the song; the rest of the time, the music does the talking. Perhaps most striking is the sweeping classical piano solo in the bridge—the messy wide-scale run has an unrelenting persistence that reflects the tonal freedom of the rest of the song. “Of the Past” is complex and original, and it signifies a deep understanding of the science of music.

Britnee Meiser on July 23, 2019

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