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 Waterparks, Architects and more.
Waterparks and blackbear are a match made in heaven on “FUCK ABOUT IT”
Coming from the excessive of feral lady summer time, “FUCK ABOUT IT” is the revenge-era soundtrack that you’ll be screaming each phrase to on the lengthy automotive rides residence. Both Waterparks and blackbear have established themselves by crafting these gut-wrenching breakup tracks that nearly really feel too correct, and a collaboration like this can be a match made in heaven. —Yasmine Summan
Architects unleash industrial-metal fury with “a new moral low ground”
Architects will proceed to be a band that aren’t simply forward of the curve — they’re the ones paving the means. What would 2010s metalcore be with out them? Yet once more, we see them defining the subsequent decade of British heavy metallic music with this monitor. There’s a novel mix of industrial and glitching sounds that pair properly with the quick, grating riffs. Sam Carter’s vocals as soon as once more by no means fail to amaze. The seamlessness of singing to screaming with added harmonies in the refrain must be extremely praised. —Yasmine Summan
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness’ “Skywriting” is an uplifting blast of ’80s synth pop
On Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness’ new single “Skywriting,” the prolific songwriter dives additional into his love for ’80s synth pop and triumphant lyrics about overcoming obstacles. McMahon admitted onstage that “Skywriting” was impressed by a psychedelic journey, the place he started to type the skeleton of the tune. Once he had the basic thought in place, he enlisted Okay.Flay so as to add her signature contact, leading to playful hooks and a shocking sense of pop sensibility. McMahon, who just lately celebrated his fortieth birthday with a career-spanning set and the reunion of Something Corporate, is now trying ahead to releasing a brand-new studio album due someday subsequent 12 months. —Alessandro DeCaro
With “Pocket,” the world of Poppy stays as thrilling as ever
Poppy’s duality has all the time been an alluring half of her artistry. She’s simply as able to console as she is to unleash a torrent of cathartic rage. With “Pocket,” a minimize off her new Stagger EP, she takes that sentiment to its brink. A skittering electro intro quickly provides technique to a charming hook (“I forgot how to stand ’cause I stood for you”), however the monitor’s ending squall is the most fascinating and memorable. —Neville Hardman
The 1975’s “About You” is a swelling shoegaze dreamscape
On “About You,” from the 1975’s stellar new album Being Funny In A Foreign Language, the British quartet lean into their love of ’90s shoegaze (assume Slowdive and Ride). Additionally, the band proceed to channel the new-wave revival sound they have been creating throughout the entirety of the new album. With the inclusion of string sections, folks parts and choral preparations, the 1975 are treading a brand new path whereas nonetheless retaining the core id that has made them a universally acclaimed group. Vocalist and chief songwriter Matty Healy has stated that “About You” is a continuation of the fan-favorite monitor “Robbers” off their 2013 self-titled debut album. —Alessandro DeCaro
Tove Lo is on a brand new wave of pop
Tove Lo is not any stranger to pioneering pop music. A decade since her “Stay High” domination, the singer-songwriter is as soon as once more on the subsequent wave of pop’s new enterprise — an digital, hyperpop, Y2K, space-dance-inspired boiling pot. Boasting some thrilling options, the monitor you shouldn’t look over on Dirt Femme is well “Attention Whore” (feat. Channel Tres). Tove’s voice beckons like a modern-day Madonna. If her place as pop royalty hadn’t been solidified already, her new album Dirt Femme ought to do the trick. —Yasmine Summan
Big Joanie Hypnotize With The Spooky “Sainted”
The buzzy Black feminist punk band Big Joanie have shared their newest effort “Sainted,” a spooky, spellbinding folk-gothic monitor that’s completely timed forward of Halloween. At its core the sound is ritualistic, with the UK trio chanting steadily over suspenseful synths. “Sainted” has a darkish edge, nevertheless it’s the type of tune that may echo in your head and make you sway for days. We cannot wait to listen to more from them when Back Home is due Nov. 4. —Ilana Kaplan
MUNA put a fragile new spin on the Taylor Swift traditional “August”
During a visit to the well-known Electric Lady Studios, indie-pop trio MUNA recorded a number of reside stripped-down renditions of songs from their just lately launched self-titled album as half of the Live at Electric Lady EP – obtainable solely on Spotify. Additionally, the group carried out a fragile cowl of Taylor Swift’s ballad “August,” and the end result could not be more highly effective. You can hear the stunning acoustics of the recording studio with each lush vocal concord and guitar sample that provides a palpable sense of heat and ambiance that resonates all through the entirety of the efficiency. It is with out query that Taylor Swift can be very proud when she hears this. —Alessandro DeCaro
The Arcs hold Richard Swift’s reminiscence alive with “Keep On Dreamin’”
It’s been an extended eight years since the Arcs final put out an album. Ever since drummer Richard Swift handed in 2018, many of the band’s die-hards guessed they’d be a one-off undertaking. With “Keep On Dreamin’,” nevertheless, the Arcs put that perception to relaxation. Their love of crate-digging, psych and ’60s soul is on full show, with an epic ending that evokes Pink Floyd grandiosity. It’ll little question maintain you over till their long-awaited second album, Electrophonic Chronic, arrives at the high of subsequent 12 months. —Neville Hardman
Red Hot Chili Peppers confront the anxieties of fashionable life with “Fake as Fu@k”
On Red Hot Chili Peppers’ new album Dream Canteen, the band hit their stride with “Fake as Fu@k, ”a social commentary on fashionable life and the weight of the world. The tune begins out with a mild guitar riff that is eerily reminiscent of Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky,” which lends itself properly to the lyrical laments of vocalist Anthony Kiedis earlier than ripping right into a full-on blast of high-intensity funk-rock, with the shock addition of a horn part. The band, who just lately reunited with their longtime guitarist John Frusciante, appear to have restored their musical dynamic with out lacking a beat, with laser-sharp bass and drum traces, funky guitars and the sheer velocity of Kiedis’ signature rapping vocal type. —Alessandro DeCaro
BLAKSWAN’s “Daddy” is Carefree Wordplay
For BLAKSWAN, “Daddy” is a spitfire lyrical rap play on the time period that ranges from one thing you name a dad or mum to a phrase you utilize in the bed room. It’s not meant to be taken too severely, although: Instead it’s a carefree downtempo anthem about letting go and leaning into exploration. It additionally pairs properly with the newcomer’s aptly-titled single “Mommy.” —Ilana Kaplan
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