Track of the Week:
Pizzagirl – Car Freshener Aftershave
The boy wonder is back. Even more lo-fi than usual, ‘Car Freshener Aftershave’ is a vomit-bucket of random rhyming couplets that paint a picture of a flat that needs a clean, in all honesty. It captures the tongue-in-cheek essence of Pizzagirl in four minutes, and gives a better analysis of Jackson Pollock than your mate who did art at Uni.
Bleach Lab – Flood
‘Flood’ is much darker than Bleach Lab’s previous releases. It creeps up on you, luring you in with its haunting tones. Another brilliant release from a brilliant new band.
Falle Nioke & sir Was – Rain
Soothing and rich, ‘Rain’ turns an African proverb into a ruminating lullaby on life, growth and survival in Guinea. After a busy week it’s definitely worth spinning this calming number.
Jorja Smith – Addicted
Queen Jorja is back. This track’s a slow and minimal ballad with all the heartfelt emotion that makes the London resident a superstar. What’s even better is how effortless she makes it all sound.
Jane Inc – Obliterated
The song title signals something aggressive, terrifying even. But this is a subtle bop. The rhythm is understated, the lyrics hidden beneath lo-fi production. It may not stand out straight away, but eventually you’ll get it.
Szou – Rose Tinted
This debut release on No Such Thing Records is an eccentric pop number with relentless energy. If you own a disco light, you’ll probably like this track.
Red Ribbon – Renegade
A cool breeze whirls through your ears and into your brain. Red Ribbon have taken over temporarily, but no harm done; there new track ‘Renegade’ is a delighftully hypnotic western-inflected track. What’s not to like?
McKinley Dixon – Swangin’
Like when Kendrick Lamar and Mick Jenkins formed a highly catchy hybrid, McKinley Dixon hits the jackpot with his latest single. The banging bass and an all-round powerful instrumentation is sure to get you moving.
Merpire – Dinosaur
An intriguing track that shows off Merpire’s vocal range and ability to rock. It’s a slow and sensitive song that grows into something bigger, something grander, the guitar distortions reminiscent of Courtney Barnett or St. Vincent.
Mndsgn – Hope You’re Doin’ Better
Lo-fi without being lame; soft without being snooze-inducing. It’s just a superbly chill track that paces itself to perfection. We’re doin’ just fine, thank you Mndsgn.
