New Music of the Week #5
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Hello and Happy Sunday, I guess!
As you can tell, I've had a small change as to when I'm posting a New Music blog. Until now, I had been posting on a Friday as that's when most new music is released, but in all honesty, I was starting to struggle. Once I'd found enough songs to justify a post, then listening to them enough times to decide what to write, edit and post... It'd be rolling into Saturday. And I'm not up for posting Friday's stuff on a Saturday.
So from now on, I'll be posting on a Sunday instead. It feels a little more relaxed now!
This week there seemed to be TONNES of new music! I had to whittle it down and then whittle it down some more...
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Firstly, is 'My Body Isn't Ready' (Orchestral Version) by Sombr. Apparently there's a wave of backlash or people not liking Sombr and his music? I've only seen this on TikTok and honestly I think any hate is forced. We love Sombr in our house.
I was so excited to see that the orchestral version was being released because the song is lovely anyways, but this version is that much softer and suits the tone of the song.
5/5 ⭐
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'Here You Come, There You Go' by Gracie Abrams is an unexpected one for me. I've been aware of Gracie for a while, and even though she put out a duet with Taylor Swift and opened the Eras Tour - as a long-time Swifty, liking Gracie should be a no-brainer for me.
Her most recent album, Daughter From Hell, was predominantly produced with Aaron Dessner. Which should also make this project a giant green flag for me as I love so much of his work. Admittedly, I had listened to the album but I really didn't reckon much to it.
'Here You Come, There You Go' came out and I thought I'd extend a second chance. I'm glad I did. The new single is to promote the upcoming deluxe version of the album which is being released on 20th November and is notably partly written by Amy Allen. Allen is a frequent Olivia Rodrigo collaborator, so the name may ring a bell. All in all, it's a good song that puts a different spin on the album. I can't wait to hear the rest of the deluxe tracks to see how the album comes together as a whole.
5/5 ⭐
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'Someone to Hold' by JENNIE is a song that I wouldn't usually go for... BUT, having recognised for name from the viral remix of Tame Impala's 'Dracula' I thought I'd give it a listen. It's got a good, funky beat and JENNIE's vocals are flawless as I'd previously heard. That being due to an abundance of autotune but it fits the song. It's a song for the Netflix movie Steps, so simple and a little cheesy doesn't hurt.
3/5 ⭐
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'Rendez-vous In My Arms' by Christine and the Queens is the first song I've heard by them in a while. I used to work a retail job through lockdown and they would play 'The Walker', 'Comme Si' and 'Tilted' en loop on the company playlist. Funnily enough, I actually became quite fond of those songs; they all have good beats, quick lyrics and become earworms. With the new single, this certainly continues, but you can tell there is a new era now. The details of said-new-era are yet to be announced as we've not had any details for a new album just yet.
4/5⭐
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'Make It Easy' by Cage the Elephant is a lot more funkier than I remember them being. The disadvantage of having a wide taste in music is that I'll listen to a few songs by a band or artists, en loop, and then I'll forget about them or I won't venture further than the music I already know.
In short, I got into Cage the Elephant when I was 16, back in 2011, when they had released 'Shake Me Down'. It was on constant rotation on Radio 1 and on my headphones. (I'd moved schools and ended up having a couple hour slots a week with no lessons and I'd get to sit in an empty maths classroom by myself. Many hours were spent just listening to music, honestly!)
So since I haven't consciously listened to any new music since then, I'm so glad to hear this and that they have developed more of a funky, upbeat sound. This would go down a treat on a summer playlist... Now there's a thought. Their new album 'Dying in Reverse' is released 5th February 2027.
4/5 ⭐
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'Night Vision' by La Roux is an absolute treat! La Roux are known for 'In For the Kill' and 'Bulletproof' which were released in 2009. You may have even heard 'Uptight Downtown' which was released in 2014 (Big, big recommendation to give this one a listen! It very easy could be something that was released in the 80s with Prince or Bowie singing on it. I love that song so much!)
Like Uptight Downtown, the new single has a really great beat that is superb for dancing to around the house and in the car. Apparently... Maybe. I might just have to review La Roux's new album 'Old Flames' that came out just this Friday. It would be rude not to...
5/5 ⭐
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'Lasso the Moon' by Ashe may or may not be an official single as yet after her summer hit 'Stop the Wedding!' but it was suggested to me as New Music Friday by Spotify.
On Ashe's latest album, 'The Girl of Your Dreams', Lasso the Moon follows Stop the Wedding, so it is a natural progression. Ashe is new to me, and feels analogous to Lana Del Rey's 2012 album 'Born to Die'. Now stick with me on this, but imagine if Lana is hanging around the back garden sunbathing by the pool, reminiscing on past loves, Ashe is the younger sister who is eager to get out, party, see the sights and potentially meet her future love!
I quote "It's up to you if you wanna steal my heart; It's not so hard, it's all written in the stars!"
3/5 ⭐
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'Where Is Gone?' by Fontaines D.C. and RosalΓa changes up the vibe substantially, and it's by complete accident that this song ended up in last place. I'm not a fan, or very aware of either artist, but this is a wonderful introduction.
The song builds up slowly, deep and incredibly dramatic - akin to a Bond theme tune. "I remember when they held me up to the sunshine" is the sort of lyric I was expecting of Taylor Swift's Encore songs, but we won't go there. This is one of those songs that needs plenty a listen to fully appreciate it and it reminds you just how great music can be.
4/5 ⭐
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Note to self: Please pick less songs in future!
This has been a strong week for new music, especially new albums being released, with new projects being teased for next year. How are we already at the end of 2026? It's beyond me.
Bryony
