Happy Post July 4th weekend for those in the States. For others, happy Friday once more, this week’s trio of picks will tickle your auditory senses and bring utter delight to your playlists. Enjoy!
“Hurt” by OneRepublic
OneRepublic released their next new single, “Hurt,” off their forthcoming sixth studio album, Artificial Paradise (out July 12th).
It appears the song deals with finding the perfect match as well as mending a relationship that’s on the fence if one is already dating someone. I love the amplification of the vocals and lead singer Ryan Tedder’s layered harmonies which sound like we’re in church!
This feel-good track is a welcome addition to future setlists when they perform live on stage. The band announced the tracklist for their new album earlier this week and it will contain 18 total tracks. Which one are you excited for?
The official lyric video seen above shows skaters actually getting hurt and getting back up on their skateboards and pursuing their tricks with utter determination.
You can hear and read (or re-read) about their previous releases, here. I covered tracks including “Fire,” “I Don’t Wanna Wait,” “Sunshine,” and more!
“4x4xU” by Lainey Wilson
Country music star Lainey Wilson has a cozy new tune that will warm your heart! She sings about having a lover by her side who will stay true to her no matter what! It’s great to have someone in your life who can appreciate you. Hold onto them and cherish every living moment you have together!!
This single will appear on her forthcoming fifth studio album, Whirlwind which is due to be released on August 23rd! A total of 14 tracks will be part of said record and I’m sure country music lovers will rejoice when it’s available to download and stream.
Meantime, you can catch her on tour this summer. See tix info and dates, here.
“Joyride” by Kesha
Kesha is a FREE WOMAN again!! She celebrates her newfound musical independence with a polka-infused dance track that will excite all of her listeners around the world with sheer joy and appreciation!
She’s not taking anyone’s disrespect anymore! She just wants to have fun again and it shows with her assertive and confident lyrics.
I’m stoked to hear more as we get closer to an eventual new record. How about you?
“Joyride” is available to stream/download now!!
Music Headlines
Rockers Imagine Dragons released their official music video for their Loom track, “Wake Up.”
Singer-songwriter Griff debuted her new song “Anything” at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium.
Houdini to the 3rd Power! Mark Foster of Foster the People made a YouTube Short that remixes their “Houdini” with Eminem’s and Dua Lipa’s.
Glass Animals teased a preview of their next single “Show Pony.” Check it out!
David Kushner released the reimagined versions (including a Cinematic Version) of his latest single, “Humankind.”
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