- Words Notion Staff
This week on Notion Now, enjoy new cuts from Lucky Daye, Dua Lipa & Megan Thee Stallion, M1llionz, Florence + the Machine, Phoebe Green and more.
"Feels Like" by Lucky Daye
Lucky Daye redefines R&B through a sci-fi based, Afrofuturist lens on his new album today, and the previously-unheard track “Feels Like” offers a perfect place to start on this wild journey.
"Sweetest Thing" by Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa
Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa team up for the sweetest crossover of the year with the boppy collab track “Sweetest Thing”, released ahead of Stallion’s spots on Dua Lipa’s 'Future Nostalgia' tour.
"NGL" by M1llionz
Fresh off a top 10 place in the UK charts, M1illionz struts into 2022 with his first release of the year, the hard-hitting, brash tune “NGL”.
"My Love" by Florence + the Machine
Florence + the Machine mark the announcement of their fifth album ‘Dance Fever’ for a May release with the latest single, “My Love”, a synth-fuelled treat that takes the introspective lyricism of Nick Cave and throws it out onto the dancefloor.
"Victoria" by Thomas Headon
Thomas Headon serves up a new slice of invigorating alt-pop with his new EP dropping today. The title track, “Victoria”, offers some synthy vibes reminiscent of The 1975.
"Make It Easy" by Phoebe Green
Phoebe Green is about to embark on a huge run of support slots for Baby Queen, Self Esteem and Everything Everything, and she has dropped a new poppy single, “Make It Easy” in anticipation. She says, “The lyrics themselves express the age old dilemma of letting myself get in the way of myself, wanting to be with someone but not wanting to make the first move, it’s possibly the most lighthearted song I’ve ever written and I love it.”
"hate to be you" by Lexi Jayde
Lexi Jayde heads to the next stage of the pain of breakups in the new tune “hate to be you”, a cathartic anthem that finds the scream-it-out rage beyond the sadness.
"Pisces" by Abbie Ozard
Manchester artist Abbie Ozard probes the Zodiac culture clash on her new single “Pisces”, embracing the lighter side of her discography. She says, “After releasing songs about yearning, loss and change I was set on creating a bad bitch anthem that girls, gays, theys and everyone inbetween could feel empowered by. Pisces is about recognising your own strengths, taking control of what you really want and setting your standards high. This song was so fun to write, me and James were in stitches when we were writing itbut behind the humour there’s a deeper meaning to it all. Don’t settle for mediocrity, know your worth and surround yourself with people that make you feel amazing.”
"PRESS" by WurlD
Trailblazer WurlD has dropped his epic and expansive new debut album, and the lead single is “PRESS”, a calling card for the infectious, genre-blending authenticity that this new artists has made his own.
"Your Mind" by Greentea Peng
Greentea Peng pushes forward her career-spanning self-exploration with thoughtful and thrilling introspection in “Your Mind”.
"Culture" by Boj (feat. ENNY)
Pioneer artist Boj turns his lens onto heritage and relationships in “Culture”, a new tune featuring virtuoso rapper ENNY, bridging the gap between Lagos and London in genre-fusing style.
"FYN" by Rema (feat. AJ Tracey)
With just weeks remaining until his debut album drops, Benin City artist Rema has released his latest cut, “FYN” featuring AJ Tracey, an upbeat tune which celebrates the good things in life.
"Good News" by Swim Deep (feat. Dept)
Swim Deep mark their love of Thailand with “Good News”, a collaboration with local artist Dept which rounds off their latest EP filled with collabs with some of the hottest artists around.
"Pressure" by April
Irish riser April has shared "Pressure", a track that begins as a soft, emotional piano ballad that evolves into the arms of a techno beat during the chorus. On Instagram, April shared: "I have a vivid memory of writing the song in my bedroom on my bed back home in Kildare on a really sunny day, I was between sitting on my bed and on my window sill smoking cigarettes out the window because that spring/summer was just divine, the song has nostalgia and memory’s wrapped up in every lyric".
