Griff – Miss Me Too

UK rising star Griff has delivered one of the most euphoric pop songs of the year so far. “Miss Me Too” follows the experimentally charged pop track “Vertigo” which cemented this new era as one you need to pay attention to. Taking the empowering pop sonic to a whole new level, this track immediately captivates you with buzzing synths and beats that gradually build up to this anthemic release of pure-pop euphoria. Contemplating the production, the accompanying music video sees Griff entering her dancer era with full choreography that visually brings this song into a new space. The existential banger is a celebratory self-love affair, while you find yourself pondering in grief, questioning if you’ll ever find the version you love most of yourself again. “But it broke my heart in a million ways. Then I fell apart in a foreign place. And all I wanna do is find a way back to you. Cause I miss me, I miss me too” she sings during the chorus. This is one of those pop songs you’ll find yourself playing over and over again that will have you dancing wherever you are, whether it’s at home in your bedroom, at work, or walking down the street in the middle of the night. 

PARK RD – Every Night

New Zealand indie-rockers PARK RD are coming-in-hot with a post-summer anthem that will have you staying warm during Autumn. “Every Night” is an indie pop-rock track that pulls comparisons from early The 1975 and The Neighbourhood with its playful sonic that feels like a strong continuation of December’s “Save The Planet”. Guitarist Leo Crawshaw-Bond takes on lead vocals for this track with him bringing a different dynamic with the half-spoken lyricism. Lead vocalist Tom Chamberlain then comes in for the second half of the track, and drives the breezy song home. With lyrics like “She’s on my mind, like every night” and “don’t know what you’re doing, don’t know what you’re doing to me. And it might sound stupid, but I want your body on me”, they bring a cheeky side while explaining the feeling of being captivated by someone. It’s a track that feels like it’s been born for the live stage with this euphoric and anthemic energy deeply engrained within it. It’s a 3 minute punch of pure serotonin that will have you feeling on top of the world. 

St. Vincent – Broken Man

St. Vincent is back and opening a brand new chapter with her seventh studio album “All Born Screaming” slated for an April 26 release. Lead single “Broken Man” is a return to form for Annie Clark, with a bold soundscape that is cinematically inclined and takes the listener on a immersive journey. Completely self-produced, I can’t exclaim more about how brilliant the production of this track is and how much it creates this dark and evocative visual identity for itself that is so intoxicating. Gradually building, the song gets louder, bolder and darker with swirls of production quirks, heavy guitars, synth bursts and big drums. The dominating track is all about finding your power again after finding yourself feeling broken and lost. “Like, what are you looking at?. Well, who the hell do you think I am? Hey, what are you looking at? Like you never seen a broken man” she questions. This is one of those songs that will catch you off guard and will immediately become an unexacting favourite. 

Twenty One Pilots – Overcompensate

Following teasing fans of their imminent return with a “behind-the-lore” styled video entitled “I Am Clancy”, Twenty One Pilots have triumphantly returned with their first single from their forthcoming fifth studio album “Clancy” out May 17. “Overcompensate” hears the dynamic duo returning to their roots with a song that sounds like it could be found in the archives of “Blurryface”. It’s ultimately a track for the fans that builds the story arc for this record, and brings back the experimental nature of Twenty One Pilots that you fell in love with at the very beginning. Beginning with a 1min and 42 second instrumental infused with German, French and Spanish dilect and echoing vocals, they perfectly build the anticipation for when lead singer Tyler Joseph bursts into the first verse. The fast paced track has all of these different layers that make it such an interesting and captivating listen from the very beginning. The song leaves you intrigued with where the rest of the album is going to go sonically and thematically, and that’s very exciting. 

Hinds – Coffee 

It’s been four years in-between releases but Madrid rockers Hinds are finally back with a breezy indie-rock track that will have you obsessing all over again. “Coffee” is an ultimately charming track that will immediately win you over with its playful lyricism. Written as a celebration of sincerity, this song hears them admitting all of the things they like that you’re not supposed to like and completely owning it. “I like black coffee and cigarettes. And flowers from boys that I’m not sleeping with. I like trees when they let go off their leaves. They’re so wise, they get rid of their shit” they sing during the opening verse. For fans of Wet Leg, this song builds with a euphoric release layered in guitars, and a punchy vocal hook and harmonies. Growing on the listener with every listen, prepare to become obsessed with “Coffee” and scream out all of the things you’re not supposed to like.