Now Listening: This Week's Tracks

 

By LANIE BRICE, JANET HERNANDEZ & ANDY TORRES-LOPEZ

 
 

bennytheghost - “Say Something”

bennytheghost is starting a new era with his latest release, “Say Something.” Heralding the start of his second EP release, this summery song perfectly fits the unseasonably warm weather in LA. The breezy track pulls inspiration from Role Model and Dominic Fike as the chorus easily sticks in your head so you’ll be humming it under your breath in no time. “Say Something” further adds to his growing catalog of indie pop driving songs that are becoming his hallmark. bennytheghost is launching a North American tour in just a couple days.

Vance Joy - “Don’t Fade”

A third album is in the works for singer-songwriter Vance Joy, and his newest single is a promising preview of his new creative direction. “Don’t Fade” feels like a fresh reinvention as Joy’s classic indie rock sound is melded with pop influences. Soft guitar strums establish the melody, but a cool hip-hop beat and Joy’s smooth hums lead the listener through. The lyrics and sonics are deeply sentimental, and the pop elements add on a liveliness to the song. He sings of a strong and enduring love, describing a relationship with a classic metaphor for infinite time: a perpetual light.

Motel Carnation - “Sweet Separation”

Electronic indie trio Motel Carnation released their newest single, “Sweet Separation.” With this track, the northeast England-based band delivers a unique blend of sonic elements, ranging from the gang vocals of modern British electro-pop to the synths and percussion of 70s disco. On “Sweet Separation,” Austin (band member) said: “Myself and Alex both took different lyrical routes from the fork in the road that "Sweet Separation" seemed to present as a phrase. I'll leave the specifics down to the listener’s interpretation but the same themes started to arise; relief, regret, relapse. It’s a track about taking charge of your own autonomy and maybe being a little brutal for the greater good too. It was refreshing to put our heads together lyrically and “Sweet Separation” remains special as it’s the first instance of us doing that as songwriters.”

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bennytheghost brings a warm & upbeat energy for your friday with his new track “Say Something” ☀️ His genuine enthusiasm for music shines through the single & allows him to express a lively, emotional & self-deprecating introduction into his upcoming EP. 🎶Exploring a non traditional instrumental & lyrical style with the new single, bennytheghost continues to establish his spot in the indie pop scene. Read our full interview with the rising artist on the site now - link in bio ✨
Meet our latest Luna Sweetheart, Yulissa Benitez 💓 Pulled towards the revivalistic phenomenon of 90’s counterculture & music, Yulissa captures a spectrum of human nature: a self that is unhinged; held back by nothing. Her photography embodies a frenetic rawness, in which color & lighting are both aesthetic & meaningful, & a fleeting movement & expression are held still in time 🎞 💫Check out more of her work on our story now + our full feature on the site - link in bio ✨
“I know it sounds cheesy, but music makes me feel so whole & gives me such a genuine & unfiltered joy. When you do something you love, the internal pressure of “having to make it” lessens because success becomes redefined. Success is getting up in the morning and knowing I get to make music today.” - kristiane 💓 🎶Her latest EP ‘I Miss Myself’ serves as an incredible insight into the growing artist’s talents & passion. Read the full feature on our site now featuring photos by our fav Carina Allen ⭐️

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