Those looking for my opinion on Zayn Malik's new song will be sorely disappointed. Some songs are simply neither impressive nor unimpressive enough to write about.
THE BEST:
‘Make Some Light’ - Rippls
Stuttering keys, synth marimbas and chirpy vocal clippings make up this creative electronic track from unknown Soundcloud producer, Rippls. The mood is very summery – far too summery for this miserable time of the year, but oh well, I can deal with it.
‘This Won’t Take Long...’
– Uxo
It didn’t take long. From the opening skulking riffs and angry shouty vocals I was immediately hooked on this noisy number from newly-formed metal band, Uxo. This track comes straight off the group's self-titled debut album which dropped this week.
‘Easy Love’ – Tom Misch
& Carmody
20-year-old producer Tom Misch sure knows how to deliver a smooth beat. His vocals aren’t bad either, although it’s London singer Carmody’s female touch that really adds that’s extra sparkle.
‘Purposely’ – Denzel Curry
‘HOPE YOU DIE OF AIDS!’. As diss tracks go, this is pretty brutal. Quite what fellow Floridian rapper SpaceGhostPurpp did to deserve this is a mystery. All I know is Denzel isn’t about to kiss and make up any time soon (he sounds pumped!). The trap instrumental is also ridiculous.
‘Turning Me Up’ – BJ The
Chicago Kid
Chicago singer-songwriter BJ the Chicago Kid rides some
feelgood funk on this new single. Watch everybody getting their groove on in the
video, available here.
THE WORST:
'I&I' - LUH
As interesting as the dude’s voice is, I don’t feel his
croaky screech really suits the bright build-up. Calm down mate, you’re not in
a metal band.