Welcome to Sound Station, the place we’re highlighting the best new tracks that got here out this week. Head into the weekend with songs from Yves Tumor, Caroline Polachek, Carlie Hanson, and extra.
Yves Tumor’s “Echolalia” is an indication of better issues to come
Yves Tumor’s final period exploded with hedonism, glam-rock fury, and the carnal cry of Prince. Now, the boundary-pushing artist is coming into one other with their imminent fifth studio album, Praise A Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds). New single “Echolalia” units the scene, rife with post-punk groove, buoyant vocals, and recurring themes of faith. As at all times, Yves Tumor’s world is bolstered by collaboration, together with credit from producer Noah Goldstein (Frank Ocean, Bon Iver), Elliott Kozel (aka Gloomer), Ecco2K, and extra. —Neville Hardman
Caroline Polachek pulls out the bagpipes and mysticism on “Blood and Butter”
You ever hear a track and suppose, “This sure could use more bagpipes?” Well, that is the place alt-pop star Caroline Polachek’s thoughts went with the newest single off her upcoming sophomore album Desire, I Want to Turn Into You (out Feb. 14). “Blood and Butter” dropped this week and it sounds nearly like a Celtic faerie ritual with bagpipes from Brìghde Chaimbeul bursting onto the observe about three-quarters of the way in which by way of and Polachek’s nymph-like voice harmonizing with itself. It’s magical — however that solely is sensible, as a result of isn’t that the way it feels while you really feel nearer to somebody, “closer than [their] new tattoo.” —Sadie Bell
Carlie Hanson will get dreamy with “Blueberry Pancakes”
Carlie Hanson‘s newest single can have you desirous to hit up your favourite brunch spot with haste. On “Blueberry Pancakes,” the rising artist continues to stun with catchy vulnerability. In the accompanying visible, tender scenes of late-night cooking periods, drizzling syrup on a sizzling stack of pancakes, and lighting joints within the lifeless of winter drive dwelling her message of holding family members shut. —Neville Hardman
Hyperpop singer/producer sadie is up “all night” fantasizing a few crush
We’ve all been there: mendacity in mattress and unable to go to sleep due to how a lot your thoughts is racing. Sometimes, although — like when there’s a new crush in your life or somebody on the opposite facet of the display, holding you awake with witty texts — the late-night fantasizing is value it. That’s what Brooklyn-based singer/producer sadie (aka Anna Schwab) explores on the lead single off her upcoming Tides EP, which is out April 7 and co-produced by Wet’s Joe Valle. With a fizzy beat that revivals these emotions of butterflies, accompanying sadie repeating, “You got me/Up all night/But I don’t mind,” it appears like one thing that would’ve slot in properly on Charli XCX’s Pop 2. Put sadie on and let your saccharine emotions run wild. —Sadie Bell
babyfang’s “Crush Me” is surreal punk that foreshadows finish occasions
Brooklyn trio babyfang make songs that conjure Bad Brains’ spellbinding reside exhibits, with the band capable of journey from blistering punk to a short lived dreamlike state inside minutes. “Crush Me” captures the sensation of the latter, sounding like one lengthy swirl overtop lyrics that mirror the band’s terror, rage, and pleasure (“Life’s been crushing us up/Glad I’m crushing on you”). Their debut album, In The Face Of, out now through LUCIDHAUS, gives a lot extra of that uncooked emotion, and followers of Enumclaw, Rico Nasty, and Maneka are positive to fall in love. —Neville Hardman
Surf-rock band Sun Room seize youthful abandon and SoCal solar on “Kaden’s Van”
You know that meme that goes, “We all have that one unemployed friend at 3 p.m. on a Tuesday,” and it will be paired with a video of Lana Del Rey driving with one foot out the window? That’s the kind of vibe of the charming surf-rock track “Kaden’s Van” by the San Diego-based band Sun Room. Singing of youthful abandon — having no plans and no job, however entry to a pal’s van and a day wide-open with chance — it’s a observe that’s so enjoyable it would simply encourage you to play hooky your self. Allow these garage-rockers to carry some SoCal solar into your life. —Sadie Bell
Unknown Mortal Orchestra depart damaged locations behind with “Layla”
Ever since their nameless debut on Bandcamp, Unknown Mortal Orchestra have made psych-soul music that feels culled from a dream. Fresh from the announcement of their forthcoming album, V, the breezy new single “Layla” pushes that concept even additional. Ruban Nielson sings of ditching city and escaping into the better unknown together with his love over a wobbly guitar, kicking right into a solo within the remaining minute that’s positive to hit even higher on his upcoming tour. —Neville Hardman
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