Welcome to Sound Station, the place we’re highlighting the finest new tracks that got here out this week. Head into the weekend with songs from Poppy, WILLOW and extra.
Poppy’s “FYB” is a punk-rock center finger to an untrue associate
Poppy’s newest single “FYB” is a pissed-off blast of intense punk-rock power with double-time drums, frantic guitars and defiant lyrics. “FYB” takes purpose at an untrue associate, with Poppy getting her sonic revenge with traces equivalent to “You wanna go out and fuck the world/Yeah, fuck the world/But it’ll fuck you back.” Poppy completely slays, and by the finish, you will on no account envy the particular person the tune is about. “FYB” is the first style of Poppy’s upcoming EP, Stagger, out Oct. 14. —Alessandro DeCaro
WILLOW’s in her component on “curious/furious”
A divert from her typical elated pop-punk sound, WILLOW favors gritty punk riffs and an all the time spectacular vocal vary that is aware of no bounds however nonetheless leaves you shocked. Lyrically, “curious/furious” lives as much as its title, with a juxtaposition of frustration and isolation, additionally mirrored in the altering tempo of the tune itself. Something to scream in the automotive after a foul day. —Yasmine Summan
Softcult might soundtrack your favourite teen rom-com with “One Of A Million”
In the previous, Softcult have been likened to Deftones or early 2000s sluggish metallic. This observe is a refreshing change, with the flourishing guitars bringing a burst of life into what might’ve simply been a tune in a noughties teen rom-com. Hilary Duff, in case you’re considering of a Lizzie Mcguire Movie reboot and wish to enlist musicians on your soundtrack, look no additional. —Yasmine Summan
Future Teens open up about social media nervousness with “Smile With Your Teeth”
As Boston’s premier “bummer-pop” band, Future Teens ship a wistful, nation folk-tinged pop anthem about social media nervousness with “Smile with Your Teeth.” It’s a standout from their new LP, Self Help, and highlights the four-piece’s candy vocal harmonies. —Ilana Kaplan
Izzy Spears will get shamelessly blunt with “BAD NEWS”
Izzy Spears is an artist with a imaginative and prescient. As a member of Anonymous Club, a collective based by Hood By Air’s Shayne Oliver, Spears is stepping out together with his personal solo materials in wonderful trend. With “BAD NEWS,” the artist conjures up a extra mellow beat that permits his shamelessly upfront lyrics to shine. Fans of Yves Tumor, Blood Orange and Arca will wish to stick round for his debut EP, Monstar, arriving Nov. 11. —Neville Hardman
Wet Leg give Ashnikko their flowers with “Daisy” cowl
Wet Leg by no means fail to depart you with a silly grin and an urge to headbang. Known for his or her quirky approaches to songs, as with the viral “Chaise Longue,” this Spotify Single could possibly be their very own observe and you’d by no means know. Swapping out digital samples for racing guitars, the bubbly power on this observe isn’t misplaced. An ideal match for the band. —Yasmine Summan
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Eddie” is a vibey tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ newest single “Eddie” will tug at your heartstrings, providing a touching tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen. The tune seems like the closest throwback we have gotten to the basic By The Way sound in almost 20 years, with introspective lyrics courtesy of vocalist Anthony Kiedis, vibey atmospherics and the complementary melodic trade-offs between guitarist John Frusciante and bassist Flea. Frusciante, who rejoined the band in 2019 after a prolonged hiatus, feels proper again at dwelling inside the band, providing an epic and summary guitar solo. “Eddie” arrives forward of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ second album of 2022, Return of the Dream Canteen, out Oct. 14. —Alessandro DeCaro
A observe that can resonate with many, Big Joanie share the burdens of poisonous masculinity and gender imbalances in our society with a climactic, guitar-lead observe. The lyrics “Smile and wave/Am I pretty enough for you yet?/Existing to be pretty on the internet” hits dwelling for a lot of of us who really feel the crushing strain of magnificence requirements. —Yasmine Summan
Alex G’s “Immunity” is a drug-laced hyperpop ballad
On “Immunity,” from Alex G’s new album God Save The Animals, the experimental indie-pop artist invitations you into the strangest corners of his psyche. The tune is centered round a fragile, discordant piano association, accompanied by interspersed banjo components and pitch-shifted, Auto-Tuned vocals. The lyrics are proper out of a psychedelic journey, with Alex G singing, “I have to put the cocaine in the vaccine/Walk out of the doctor with immunity/Life of revelation catching up with me.” While the underlying message is difficult to decipher, its ambiguity makes it much more compelling. Alex G is a grasp at combining nonsensical lyrics and weird ramblings with catchy melodies to create a fantastic deal of emotion. “Immunity” is a shining instance of avant-garde experimentation accomplished proper. —Alessandro DeCaro
Margo Price has a “Change of Heart”
Ahead of her new album Strays, Margo Price shared an equally spooky and psychedelic-rock anthem with “Change of Heart.” On the bluesy anthem, Price reaches some extent of unwavering acceptance after confronting the chaos in entrance of her: “I quit trying to change your mind/I had a change of heart,” she declares. —Ilana Kaplan
gigi’s “Glue” will make you are feeling issues
Fans of Julien Baker, Haley Heynderickx and Snail Mail will wish to get acquainted with gigi. With her new single “Glue,” the Brooklyn singer-songwriter loops in intricate metaphors and heartbreak throughout the five-minute observe, with the tune performing as a means for gigi to grieve the loss of life of her older sister. Ultimately, “Glue” embodies the spate of feelings that accompany deep, unfathomable loss. —Neville Hardman
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