This week we’re aiming for the theme of summery tracks you could set out a picnic to with a bit of an edge. Hand picked by our head editors, these tracks are truly the best of the week, tell us what song you like the most. Full of harmonized melodies and smooth vocals coupled with indie pop synth sensibility, this playlist is gunning for one of our favorites.
No Kind of Rider – “Dark Ice”
This track holds such beachy vibes set to jazz guitar not unlike The Black Keys mixed in with eclectic synth. The vocals are silvery while contemporary in nature. A true earworm, this track belongs in the mainstream.
Owen Gallagher – “Come Out”
This is a building track where the smooth yet gutteral vocal range echos throughout the song. Tight melodies in the chorus build the track up with different variations in texture. With influences from The National, Bon Iver and Arcade Fire, UK born Owen Gallagher is set for great things.
Annalia – “Affinity”
Pop centric with indie and dance electro prowess, this track echos beach club and dream pop with a twist. A definite earworm, this track holds cooing, layered vocals that are catchy and breezy.
The Split Seconds – “Where Have All The Good Men Gone?”
A well produced track in the perspective of a woman, this track holds 60’s vibes while keeping the rock true to it’s roots. Full of melodies and building guitars, the message behind the track speaks volumes.
Sun June – “Discotheque”
If the beautifully vulnerable vocals aren’t enough to make you fall in love with this song, the dreamy music video for “Discotheque” will send you into deep nostalgia of summers that have long since passed.
NYIKO – “One U Luv”
Mixing together moody post-punk and bedroom synth-pop elements, fans of The 1975 and Twin Shadow will enjoy this new wave track from NYIKO.
I Feel Fine – “Beached Community”
For fans of bands like The World Is A Beautiful Place and SPORT, I Feel Fine’s another band to emerge from the UK’s punk scene with immense talent. If the message behind “Beached Community” isn’t enough to tug at your heartstrings, the personal stories found in the music video will do the trick.
VIVE – “Stay”
Tackling the subjects of life and death and the constant ebb and flow life offers us, this is a track that everyone can resonate with. For fans of bands like Coldplay, “Stay” is a laid back indie rock track that is missing from all of your playlists.
The Shantics – “Stevie Nicks”
As the latest track from the London-based rock band, this tongue twisting track will leave you air guitaring in your bedroom and head banging in your car while sitting in traffic.
Deliah – “Achromatic”
With a voice so powerful you can feel it in every bone in your body, this song’s mix of both indie and electro influences will leave you hitting the repeat button. For fans of acts like FKA Twigs, “Achromatic” offers something new and refreshing to the genre that simply cannot be ignored.
Quinn Lewis – “Weekend Luv”
For those looking for the next new electro pop song to play on repeat, this is the song for you. As the latest track from Australian indie electro artist Quinn Lewis, his vocals will grab your attention, but the infectious lyrics and groovy beats on “Weekend Luv” are what will leave you listening to this track over and over again.
New Arcades – “Inhale (feat. Lula)”
Incorporating an 80s pop influence that will transcend you into full nostalgia mode, this latest track from New Arcades is for all those out there wishing you were at the Snowball Dance with Steve Harrington as your date.
