Track of the Week: Seraphina Simone – Cherry
Cherries: Sweet, soft shell with an impenetrable interior – that’s what Anglo-American Seraphina Simone is providing in her newest track, ‘Cherry’. It’s punchy, fun dream-pop, with Simone’s light vocals expertly contrasted by deep and thoughtful bass. She’s perfectly evoked consumer culture by presenting the harsh realities of over-consumption and self-esteem in a sugar-coated and melodic medium.
Ane Brun – Honey
Inspired by a self-made cassette tape back when she was 18, it’s a nostalgic nod to Brun’s youth; innocent and unrestrained. It’s sort of like a love song directed at her former self – a source of comfort and reassurance to the past character which she embodied, and clearly still resonates with. Sweet.
Becca Mancari – Lonely Boy
Mancari has covered all bases with Lonely Boy, she’s chucked in some deep house beats, some pulsating techno and some saucy percussion to craft a real gem. Not to mention her pitch perfect vocals.
Bibio – Oakmoss
Once again, Bibio has written another song I wish I was talented enough to play on the guitar with ‘Oakmoss’. So soothing you might even forget we’re living a pandemic for three and a half minutes.
Falle Nioke – Loneliness
‘Loneliness,’ is a fusion of with soft ambient beats overlaid with Nioke’s vocals, the Guinean-born singer uses a multitude of languages in his work, including French, Susu, Malinke, Coniagui and English, to create a unique soundscape. Minimalist electronica meets traditional West African rhythms.
Fontaines – I Do Belong
Moody and menacing. Fontaines show their inner REM with a tension-building, hair-raising track with a bassline and vocals that wouldn’t be out of place on a soundtrack for a documentary on Soviet Russia. Hauntingly federal, but brilliant.
FUR – Grow Up
A quirky little visual (and sonic) recollection of memories from younger years. It reminds you of those flickery film videos that your dad used to do, on a Christmas Day, every single year – without fail. It’s an indie ode to the good and bad of getting older… like a much more fun Jake Bugg tune, with a healthy dash of childishness.
Gorillaz – Friday 13th
Octavian brings his trademark vocals to the round off a well crafted slower Gorillaz track. The tune brings in some influence from the current American scene and holds a electronic vibe throughout whilst being complemented so well by Octavians gritty UK grime style.
Margo Price – Letting Me Down
A quirky little visual (and sonic) recollection of memories from younger years. It reminds you of those flickery film videos that your dad used to do, on a Christmas Day, every single year – without fail. It’s an indie ode to the good and bad of getting older… like a much more fun Jake Bugg tune, with a healthy dash of childishness.
Matt Costa – Jet Black Lake
Imagine, a budding young couple fade over the horizon in a rose gold Wes Anderson flick. Now that’s the coming-of-age warmth Costa brings with Jet Black Lake, his soft crooning harmonies just bringing out love in you. The song about passing by memories passes nicely through your headphones, ending your week on a euphoric note.
Tiggs Da Author – We Ain’t Scared
Infectious and incredibly fun, Tiggs Da Author has blessed us with ‘We Ain’t Scared’. It’s a complex piece; light and funky while speaking on some very deep histories. “ This song is literally me explaining me moving from Tanzania”, Tiggs explains. “then growing up in south London with no father figure. You have to learn from your mistakes and teach yourself how to be a man.” It’s a wonderfully spirited and irrepressibly multifaceted track.
The Snuts – Elephants
They say an elephant never forgets, and trust me after one listen, it’s gonna be hard to get these Scottish indie rockers out your head. In their first release since March, they give us a dose of infectious guitar, cheeky vocals, and a tune for when we can finally meet our mates in the park again!
Twin Peaks – What’s The Matter
I want Twin Peaks to sing me to sleep. Their saccharine vocals aren’t your typical bedtime cup of tea style of soothing, but something about their romantic, whimsical jaunts through ‘What’s The Matter’ puts me right at ease. A lovely bit of nighttime euphoria to feast your ears upon.
