[new] The South Hill Experiment, Baird, Goldwash – “Chameleons” (80bpm Emaj)
[new] Lucca Dohr – “Thanks Again” (119bpm Cmaj / Emaj)
[new] Kings Elliot – “Call Me a Dreamer” (69bpm Emaj)
[new] Fanclubwallet – “What’s Up” (85bpm Emaj)
[new] Jim-E Stack feat. Kacy Hill – “Can We” (95bpm Emaj)
[new] HAIM – “Gasoline” (67bpm Emaj)
Three sisters make up the Los Angeles based band HAIM. I like the production on this track. Terrific multi-part harmony. And it’s nice to hear something that isn’t so quantized, auto-tuned, and polished to the point is has no organic life left in it. It sounds a bit you’re listening to them play it live in their living room. I’m digging it!
[new] Ryann – “Andrew” (119bpm Emaj)
Solid pop tune. It drags a bit at the beginning, but that’s okay; it has a great hook and it really grooves after that.
[new] Marshmello, Halsey – “Be Kind” (94bpm Emaj)
Producer / DJ Marshmello brings a nice pop record with a memorable, singable melody. It features some nice dynamic range too. One ding: I know he wanted the vocals to sound crisp, but he went overboard with the EQ, making them really top heavy. Sometimes less is more. Still like it though.
[new] Christine and the Queens – “People, I’ve Been Sad” (77bpm Emaj)
Meet French singer Héloïse Adelaïde Letissier. Sure, she’s kind goofy looking, but I like that. Not that it matters what the heck you look like when you’re making records, but if I’m going to watch someone sing, I’d rather they look interesting and not like every other manufactured pop star. Plus, there’s that bonus mole! I really like the hook on this record. She really brings it with a solid and passionate vocal performance.