Songs of the Week - 17/03/2025
These are the 10 new tracks you need to check out this week!
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Jade Bird - 'Who Wants'
One of the great British singer-songwriters of the last decade Jade Bird is back with her powerful new single 'Who Wants'. The track is an emotional exploration of broken relationships, themed around her parent's separation which occurred when Jade was younger. Despite the song's extremely personal feel, this is written in a way that is far too relatable to so many. A real bittersweet example of how impressive songwriting can be.
South Arcade - 'Supermodels'
South Arcade have just had the biggest week of their careers, releasing incredible new single 'Supermodels' in the midst of their sold-out UK tour. South Arcade are releasing songs that feel as modern as they do nostalgic, redefining the alt.rock and pop-punk eras that graced the start of the 21st century with the signature South Arcade sound. This new track blends that sound with infectious dance breaks to create a song that will long be stuck in your head.
HIMALAYAS - 'Surrender'
HIMALAYAS released their huge new single 'Surrender' last week, giving another preview of their highly anticipated album 'BAD STAR', set for release on April 25th. The new track tackles themes of blindly accepting anything individuals and organizations say and the division this creates, an extremely relevant topic right now. This song is not just thematically great, but is also one of the freshest rock songs to have been released this year thus far.
Lois - 'MINE'
A new era has arrived for Lois, who after a tumultuous few months has returned stronger that never with new single 'MINE'. The track showcases arguably more than any other just how exceptional a songwriter Lois is, fighting back against people who try and tell you how you should live your life. This is a track that is as empowering as it is enjoyable to listen to, solidfying the fact that the alt-pop scene is astronomically better with Lois present in it. This is set to be a huge year for Lois, and 'MINE' could not have been a more perfect single to launch the year with.
Landikhan & Isadora Mulvey - 'Ride or Die'
Two musical powerhouses Landikhan and Isadora Mulvey have teamed up to create stunning new single 'Ride or Die', an energetic electro-backed track that explores the concept of staying loyal to someone no matter the circumstances. DJ and producer Landikhan has created a sensationally atmospheric backing that perfectly compliments the soulful lyrical and vocal work of Isadora Mulvey
Neave Marr - 'Strangers'
It becomes quite easy to throw around labels like 'future of pop', but with an artist like Neave Marr that feels more like a spoiler than a prediction. Neave has been growing exponentially with every release, and her new track 'Strangers' may well be her best to date. The track is an emotionally raw exploration of becoming 'Strangers' with the person you are with, showcasing the ethereal vocal ability that Neave Marr effortlessly possesses.
Bridget. - 'Hairspray'
Long term Songs Behind the Music favourite Bridget. has stepped into 2025 in the most explosive way with the release of riotous new single 'Hairspray'. The track encapsulates everything so good about Bridget.'s music, high intensity punk that sounds incredible and tackles real issue. The song is a middle finger to those trying to dictate what you do in your life, a true anthem for individual freedom.
Sakara - 'This is Reality'
Debut releases don't come much more powerful than Sakara's first single 'This is Reality'. The song sees Sakara fight back against the complications life throws at you in an inspiring way of accepting and overcoming. It features personal lyrical work around Sakara's experiences with disability and chronic illnesses, but the words are written in such a way where you find yourself instantly applying your own life battles into the song too, as Sakara helps inspire you to keep pushing through.
Hannah Robinson - 'Who I Am'
Dreamgaze superstar Hannah Robinson released her newest track 'Who I Am' last week, a track that explores the thought process of someone blind to their own toxic narcissism. The instrumental choices throughout this track only act to enhance the unsettling nature of such a narcissist, as raw (yet incredible) backings pair with Hannah's stellar vocal work.
Darcy Blu - 'Read My Mind'
The new release from Darcy Blu 'Read My Mind' may be her most infectious to date, tackling themes of unrequited love in a fun and upbeat way. Darcy describes her music as capturing "the vibe of a girl's bathroom on a night out" and this couldn't be truet. 'Read My Mind' tells a story that will be relatable to so many, delivered in an exceptionally creative pop-driven way.
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