This is a great time, if you can, to donate not just to Joe Biden, but also to competitive Senate races across the country– because the presidency means nothing if Dems don’t flip the Senate too. Here are a few of them:
The ActBlue fund above has raised literal millions tonight. RBG never stopped fighting for us, and now it’s our turn.
just in case:
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New Releases
Champion by Bishop Briggs: A new Bishop Briggs single! It’s her signature brand of badass alternative pop, with fiery vocals and empowering lyrics. While it’s pretty good, it’s also slightly generic. It doesn’t have the lyrical specificity that let last year’s “Baby” shine, or the fascinating instrumentation on “River” that did such a good job of setting Briggs apart from her peers. Despite that, it’s still keeping my interest going for whatever project she’s planning on releasing next, and the music video implies some kind of continuous story in her visuals, which is really exciting. (The video is badass, BTW.)
Gone by Charli XCX ft. Christine and the Queens: I’m so unbelievably hyped for Charli I can’t even put it into words. This song is catchy as fuck, the production is studded with dark synths and snappy percussion, and Charli XCX and Christine and the Queens have great vocal chemistry. I’m not the biggest fan of the electronic vocal-fragment breakdown at the end, I feel like it kind of slows the momentum of the song rather than building to a climax like I think it’s trying to, but that doesn’t detract from how great the rest of it is.
I Wish by Hayley Kiyoko: Hayley Kiyoko’s sound is getting darker, and I’m here for it. This new cut from her almost reminds me of Zolita due to it’s more sarcastic leaning lyrics and witchy accompanying visuals. The production on Kiyoko’s vocals in the chorus is an interesting choice, giving them this glassy, hazy feel, which fits the heartbroken, almost bitter tone of the lyrics. I’m so excited so see what she drops next, and if she’ll keep going in this direction, because I think that it could result in some really interesting tunes.
Looking at Me by Sabrina Carpenter: Singular Act II dropped this past Friday! While I don’t think it’s quite as good as Act I, there are still some pop bangers to be found, and this song is an example of that, it really is a stunner of a closer to the album. The Latin influence in the beat and prominent horns make the song really danceable, and Sabrina’s self-assured performance delivers the confident lyrics with panache.
Why Do You Love Me by Charlotte Lawrence: “Seventeen” was one of my favorite songs that I listened to last Summer, so I’ve been eagerly awaiting Charlotte Lawrence’s next release to see if it would be another Summer-defining bop. In short, this song sounds like what would happen if you melded “bury a friend” by Billie Eilish and “Happy Together” by The Turtles together. It’s got a nice, jaunty beat and tense atmosphere, thought it could use something more, whether that be darker bass or some more experimental production. If Charlotte Lawrence decides to go for this sound in the future, I hope that she plunges even deeper into the dark.
Saddest Generation by IDER: The new IDER album Emotional Education is here and it’s really good! Their sound is so hypnotizing, studded with stunning vocal harmonies that blow me away with each listen. This track is one of the more down-tempo cuts off the album. The lyrical themes of a downtrodden youth give me Pure Heroine throwbacks, but the instrumental is more layered and warm, including a nice guitar solo near the end.
i’ll die anyway. by girl in red: I consider this the unofficial follow up to another girl in red song, “summer depression” off of last year’s chapter 1 EP. This is drenched in girl in red’s classic sound, with the washed-out vocal production and a dusky layer of low-fi over a solid, grounded indie-rock instrumental. With all of these new singles, perhaps there’s an album on the way? One can hope.
Palm Springs by Ariel Beesley: It’s finally on Spotify! I don’t have to flip flop back and forth from SoundCloud anymore! I am so in love with Ariel Beesley’s retro sound and rich vocals. The chrous on this song is accentuated with shimmering synths, electric guitars, and a swoom-worthy vocal melody that’ll get stuck in your head.
Other Favorites
Drive by Oh Wonder: God is this song charming. Not only is is super chill, it’s also super sweet. The triumphant strings, hushing vocals, and pensive lyrics instantly put me at peace.
Love Me Tender by No Frills Twins: The title calls back to Elvis? The opening bass line reminds me so much of Tame Impala? And yet this song is drenched in bubblegum bass EDM, it sounds like a track MARINA would’ve made in a forgotten era between The Family Jewels and Electra Heart. I fucking love it, this song is a banger and a half. MARINA, Allie X, and Charli XCX fans should give this track a listen for sure. No Frills Twins haven’t released anything since 2017, but I pray that they drop new music eventually, because they have some amazing songs.
Check out last week’s Music Monday and also be sure to look at my personal Spotify playlist and Summer 2019 playlist for more new releases and other great songs.
All I want to hear in 2019 is “congratulations”, “you have been awarded…” “we would like to offer” “you have been accepted” etc..
Speaking this into existence🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
Literally right after I reblogged this I got a call from a uni i’ve been waiting on saying that i’ve been accepted with a scholarship so….
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you don't
Zayn for ELLE UK
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protect lil girls who develop early
they’re still lil girls who deserve to enjoy their youth
protect these lil girls from men who say shit like “no way she 13” and put the blame on lil girls who can’t help how they look and are just tryna be cute and have fun
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me: this bitch is ruining my life
friend: omg who??
me: it’s.. . me
*forgets to talk to friends for 4 weeks*
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