Every week, we bring you #SOUNDCHECK — your destination for the best new music that hit the web over the course of the week. Because you should always be prepared when someone passes you that AUX cord. This week's roundup features 10 of our favorite emerging and established artists.
“Moth To A Flame” - The Weeknd, Swedish House Mafia
The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia’s “Moth To A Flame” is one of those rare, flashy musical collabs that actually deliver. In this case: an intoxicating dark wash of electro-R&B.
“Black Bathing Suit” - Lana Del Rey
Modern scientist and philosopher Lana Del Rey once sang: “And if this is the end, I want a boyfriend” — and while we can’t fully endorse it, it does painfully resonate.
“Halloweenie IV: Innards” - Ashnikko
Interpolating Edvard Grieg’s classic spooky melody “In The Hall Of The Mountain King,” Ashnikko’s “Halloweenie IV: Innards” is a no-brainer for your Halloween playlist.
“Bruxelles je t’aime” - Angèle
Belgian superstar Angèle delivers a wholesome love letter to her hometown Brussels in the form of a seriously catchy dance-pop bop.
“Rodeo Clown” - Dijon
You’ll want to know of Dijon before the Los Angeles-based soul-stirring crooner gets big.
“Cry On Me” - Jesse Jo Stark
The best way we can describe Jesse Jo Stark’s haunting new single “Cry On Me” is gothic, heart-wrenching country.
“buzzin” - Dua Saleh
Imagine Dua Saleh’s voice as the party god keeping the night going while listening to this strobing and dark dance anthem.
“Start Walking” - Tove Styrke
You’ll be bopping down the street to Tove Styrke’s dansband banger “Start Walking” before realizing the track is about leaving a bad, longterm relationship. It’s still good!
“Stranger” - Anjimile
This lovely and lush folk song from new 4AD signee Anjimile includes generous, moving reflections about their transitioning journey.
“It’s Depression” - Anna Shoemaker ft. Middle Part
Some days you overthink things and need to scream along about it over a spiky guitar anthem; Brooklyn musician Anna Shoemaker’s got you covered.