Tyler The Creator / Little Simz / Olivia O’Brien
To end the week on a good note we have come up with a list of our favourite music releases of the past week, from fresh new singles to their accompanying visuals.
Here are a few songs that you and add to your playlists this week:
Patience by Wesley Joseph feat. Jorja Smith
In anticipation of his upcoming debut project ULTRAMARINE the London-based artist, producer and director, Wesley Joseph, has just released his single “Patience” featuring Jorja Smith. For years, the two artists have known each other being both friends and collaborators under UK’s Horse Collective.
The artist and filmmaker also released an accompanying music video that did not disappoint and showcased the talent first exhibited in his previous productions, “Thrilla” and “Ultramarine”.
The minimal yet appealing video takes us on a car journey around the country, where the two artists can be seen vibing but also encountering challenges and tragedy along the way – questioning “how to be patient”.
Lumberjack by Tyler the creator
A song with a lot of anticipation. Tyler started by broadcasting the “Call Me If You Get Lost” message on billboards around Los Angeles, and then went on to release his “SIDE STREET” trailer to tease us about his upcoming album. But finally, the time has come, Flower Boy has just released his new single “LUMBERJACK.”
Tyler continues to amaze us, developing his peculiar style and artistic vision through a catchy, witty, and in true Tyler-style,out-of-the-common song. As we were impatiently expecting, alongside the track came a music video that got everyone talking. The video, directed by Wolf Haley (Tyler, in case you didn’t know) reminisces on the 70s colours, with various cultural references, the inclusion of futuristic elements, and juxtaposition of ideas and places.
And this seems to be only the begging, as Tyler announced the release of his new album Call Me If You Get Lost coming on June 25th.
No More Friends by Olivia O’Brien feat. Oli Sykes
A clash of genres or simply the improvement of one?
We’re talking about the collaboration between Olivia O’Brien and Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes, on the new song “No More Friends.”
This duo surprised us, the singer-songwriter Olivia O’Brien has just released her six-track Episodes: Season 1 EP, and we must say that this is one of our favourite productions of the project.
Between the blurring of genres, Olivia’s catchy voice, the energetic rhythm, relatable lyrics and 70’s inspired visuals we can’t stop talking about it, an immediate addition to the playlist of the week.
MY OWN by H.E.R.
H.E.R. official debut LP “Back of My Mind” has just been released. The project includes some of her previously released productions like “Damage,” “Come Through” feat. Chris Brown, “Hold On,” and “Slide” feat. YG, amongst others.
But before its release, the artist decided H.E.R has decided to share one final teaser. “My Own” is the latest song released by the singer and songwriter, where she discusses the need to be by herself, about knowing one’s limits and being able to stay on their own.
So if you love H.E.R’s voice or simply resonate with her lyrics, have a listen to “My Own” below.
Rollin Stone by Little Simz
The London rapper continues to take us on her journey of genre experimentation with her latest single “Rolling Stone”. Different from the previous ones if you ask us, but still characterised by up-beat music, powerful lyrics, and a confidence that is noticeable through every sound.
The song is magnetic, and that’s what we hope will remain consistent throughout all of her work and upcoming album “Sometimes I Might Be Introvert”, dropping on the 3rd of September.
Words By Chiara Ferrari
