Songs of the Week - 03/02/2025
These are the 10 new tracks you need to check out this week!
Uwade - 'Call It A Draw'
Call It A Draw sees Uwade channel a feeling of restlessness into a sonic masterpiece, which highlights her vocals just as much as it does her creative mind. The song was built up from simple instrumental beginnings, transforming into a powerful piece that has one of the catchiest backing tracks I have heard in some time.
The single is taken from Uwade's highly anticipated debut album 'Florilegium' which comes out April 25th.
James Marriott - 'I Don't Want To Live Like This'
James Marriott has returned with his first song since the release of 2023's debut album 'Are We There Yet?'. 'I Don't Want To Live Like This' is James' catchiest song to date, combining a memorable hook with some stellar lyrical work. This is yet another step from Marriott to solidify his pedigree as one of the country's most essential musical acts.
Lo Lauren - 'Born to Run'
Having already appeared in my Songs of the Week multiple times over the last few years, it is not surprise to see Lo Lauren back in the feature with her vibrant new single 'Born to Run'. This is a song you cannot sit still listening to; the backing track has a palpable energy and Lo's vocals are at their very best.
LYRA - 'Freak'
'Freak' is LYRA's first release since dropping the extended version of her self-titled debut album, acting as an exciting window into the future of LYRA and her music. The song utilises a hard hitting electro-inspired backing track and empowering lyrics to remind listeners of their worth in the most visceral form.
Hetta Falzon - 'Sobering'
Listening to 'Sobering' extrudes so much emotion that you would be easily mistaken to believe this is a release from the most experienced of artists. Yet somehow this song is actually the debut release of powerful new artist Hetta Falzon, who has captured gold through poignant lyricism and haunting vocals to create a song that moves listeners from the first note.
Natasha Hamilton - 'Burning Letters'
'Burning Letters' is Natasha Hamilton's third solo single, and may be her most powerful to date. The song is a journey into self-empowerment, not letting tough times drag you down but instead rising above them. With every release Hamilton seems to become more self-assured of her standing and direction as a solo artist, and that is at the very top.
BARSTAFF - 'iZZY'
The new track from BARSTAFF, 'iZZY', sees them blend a multitude of genre-crossing influences to create a memorable track that stays on the mind long after first listen. As they enter their third year as a band BARSTAFF continue to go from strength to strength, putting out some of the most uniquely brilliant indie tracks I have heard in some time.
MAYA - 'CHARLIE'
Another debut single finding it's way onto this weeks feature, but this time we are heading in the direction of a grungier take on indie. New band MAYA (a.k.a. MAYA Likes To Run Her Mouth) dropped their first track 'CHARLIE' last week and it has not left my head since. The guitars are the perfect level of thrashy, the drums are hard hitting and the vocals kick the energy of the track up tenfold.
Emily Evans - 'Left me on read'
Emily Evans continues her journey of writing insanely catchy and relatable songs with new track 'Left me on read'. The song tells a story all too relatable to too many, and does so in the most infectious way. If you are a fan of good pop music you will be hooked on Emily's new song from first listen.
Pistol Daisys - 'Crying in Marseille'
'Crying in Marseille' sees Pistol Daisys kick their way into 2025 in the most fiery way. The song blends funk instruments into a dance-pop sound to create a song that kicks all break-up song clichés out of the way in order to create a song that perfectly introduces new listeners to the captivating sound of Pistol Daisys
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