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‘Gangsta’ by Free Nationals ft Anderson .Paak & A$AP Rocky
Dropping their first new music since 2020, Free Nationals are back and mean business with ‘Gangsta’, an iconic collaboration with Anderson .Paak and A$AP Rocky. Celebrating the funk sound that made them famous, the soulful track piques our interest about what’s to come from the artists this year.
’Saturn’ by SZA
Expressing a sentiment we can all relate to, SZA’s latest single ‘Saturn’ takes us away from the heartbreak and disappointment of Earth into the ether. Set to appear on her forthcoming SOS deluxe album LANA, it’s a teasingly ethereal song readying us for what world SZA will take us to next.
‘Me Before You’ by Bleachers
The fourth single from Bleachers’ upcoming self-titled album is arguably their most romantic yet, telling the story of what life was like before love. Jack Antonoff and his bandmates Zem Audu, Mikey Freedom Hart, Sean Hutchinson, Mike Riddleberger and Evan Smith sure now how to make an atmospheric tune, and ‘Me Before You’ is no exception. With it’s delicate acoustic guitar blended with soulful saxophone, it shows off Antonoff’s Grammy-award winning production chops with fervour.
'Mount Rushmore' by Ghetts, Kano & Wretch 32
In true Ghetts fashion, ‘Mount Rushmore’ is high energy and full of personality, brought to a new level thanks to the team up with iconic Wretch 32 and the one and only Kano. A highlight from his must listen new album, On Purpose, With Purpose.
'Emotions' by John Glacier
Having broken through with acclaimed projects SHILOH: Lost For Words and JGSG (a collaboration with SURF GANG), and worked with the likes of Vegyn in recent years, rising experimental artist John Glacier refines her voice on new EP, ‘Like A Ribbon’. Alongside ‘Money Shows’, a link-up with Eartheter, atmospheric ‘Emotions’ is a highlight.
'Sleepwalking' by Issey Cross & Songer
Teaming up for a vibrant new collaboration are ones to watch Issey Cross and Songer with their new single ‘Sleepwalking’. A track full of life with it’s drum & bass inflections, Issey’s thoughtful songwriting takes it up a notch in a cathartic clash that you can’t stop listening to.
‘Without Words’ by Delilah Montagu
The newest must-listen track from our NOTION 94 cover star Delilah Montague, ‘Without Words’ encapsulates everything her music stands for: confessional lyricism, thoughtful melodies and raw vulnerability galore. Influenced by the likes of Carole King and Joni Mitchell, Delilah is bringing seventies singer songwriter soul to 2024 and we’re very grateful for it.
’Test It’ by Erika de Casier
Whilst it’s hard to pick a favourite from Portugal-born Danish artist Erika de Casier’s new album Still, ‘Test it’ has got to be up there. Capturing her soft and graceful R&B sound, it’s synthy, vibey and full of her tongue-in-cheek lyrical authenticity.
‘I Don’t Love You’ by Charlotte Day Wilson
Toronto’s singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Charlotte Day Wilson returns ahead of her sophomore album Cyan Blue with the first single ‘I Don’t Love You’. “This song is meant to remind us that losing love & leaving can be just as inspiring as finding it”, she explains, and it’s a sentiment that’s wonderfully clear in the intimate lyrics combined with the chilled out and heavenly sound.
‘It’s A No From Me’ by DETO BLACK & chi
Nigerian polymathic artist DETO BLACK and ‘Serotonin’ singer chi have joined forces on ‘It’s A No From Me’, a high energy alt pop track sure to get you through the weekend ahead. Press play and get ready to have a good time.