Turkey week is here, and my stomach couldn't be any happier. I've got 15 new tunes to help you digest all that tryptophan. Let's take a peak at a few highlights below.
I hope everyone has a safe and filling Thanksgiving. I'm definitely thankful that I'm able to share some beautiful music with all of you. Enjoy!
The Weeknd has been showering us with new singles from his black Friday LP release, Starboy, and "I Feel It Coming" is by far his best thus far. Once again he called on the amazing Daft Punk for production and a little vocals. Here we have a laid back funk tune that showcases how Daft Punk can really churn out a great song. The Weeknd's first Daft Punk collabo from his new record was the radio-friendly "Starboy," which in my eyes wasn't what I expected to hear when these two acts paired. "I Feel It Coming" completely reverses my feelings. You can hear snippets of Michael Jackson's influence throughout this tune. I hope this only a sample of what we might find on Starboy.
Aussie duo Vallis Alps have a new dreamy single in "Fading," and announced a new EP titled Fable, due out in 2017. "Fading" is a pop song that soars with perfect melody and happiness. It's just a feel-good song. I expect Vallis Alps won't be such the unknown talent in the near future.
Have you been wanting new music from Hot Chip? Well, fans of Hot Chip will want to take a peep at Shy Luv's new track "Joy Rider." I'm not saying Shy Luv is unoriginal, far from it actually, but you can't deny the strong influence of Hot Chip here. "Joy Rider" is an infectious blend of quirky synths, disco-infused pop and good times. Oh, and a funky bassline that will play nicely at clubs. Good stuff, Shy Luv.
Cigarettes After Sex bring a calming ambient sound that is rarely done this well. "K." is an understated tune that lulls you in with sparse guitar flicks and it's picture-painting lyrics. Led by Greg Gonzalez's soft-spoken vocals, "K." is graceful pop music at its best.
Weekly Tune-Up XL [Turkey Tunes Edition] (stream/download)
01. The Weeknd, "I Feel It Coming" Feat. Daft Punk
02. Sports, "Whatever You Want"
03. A Tribe Called Quest, "Solid Wall of Sound'
04. Shy Luv, "Joy Rider"
05. SOHN, "Conrad"
06. Geowulf, "Don't Talk About You"
07. NVOY, "Make You Mine"
08. The Cool Kids, "Connect 4"
09. Cigarettes After Sex, "K."
10. Norwegian Arms, "Find Truth"
11. KOOL A.D, "Who Am I"
12. Vallis Alps, "Fading"
13. Computer Magic, "Been Waiting"
14. CC Dust, "New Ways"
15. Chaz Bundick Meets The Mattson 2, "Star Stuff"
This article appears in Nov 17-24, 2016.
