SOTD: Dizzy – Birthmark
The start of a new year means a year of new music. A recent addition to our rotating playlist is Dizzy’s latest release, ‘Birthmark’.
SOTD: Maisie Peters – Good Enough
Maisie Peters *is* good enough, but she captures the feeling of feeling inadequate beautifully in her latest track, “Good Enough”.
SOTD: anders – Come With Me
Sometimes the best time to discover new music is in the summer time. Case in point, anders’ latest single, “Come With Me”. The track touches on love and relationships, and spotlights the Mississauga native’s smooth blend of moody R&B and hip hop.
SOTD: Luke Sital-Singh – Summer Somewhere
On his latest single “Summer Somewhere”, Los Angeles-based Luke Sital-Singh asks a heavy question: “Who’s got a sorrow that we haven’t seen yet?” It pushes listeners to consider the reality that we only see of others what they are willing to share – a curated glimpse at a small fraction of what makes them whole.
SOTD: Carly Rae Jepsen – Western Wind
Carly Rae Jepsen has graced us with the song of spring. “Western Wind” reads like a love letter to California and the state of falling in love, co-written and produced by frequent collaborator Rostam. There’s a hopefulness in the music that many of our favourite artists have written during the course of the pandemic, and “Western Wind” absolutely falls into this category.
SOTD: Gracie Abrams – Block Me Out
There’s a new generation of singer-songwriters who make you feel all the feels, and that includes Gracie Abrams. Her latest single, “Block Me Out”, beautifully encompasses how anxiety can get the best of us. The reflective track is co-written and produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner.
SOTD: Noah Reid – Everyday
It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day monotony and routine of life. One day often blends into the next, until something happens outside the norm that shakes things up. That is exactly what happened two years ago: life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. We were forced to take pause and try to make sense of it all, something Noah Reid touches on so effectively throughout “Everyday”, his latest release and first single off his upcoming third album Adjustments.
SOTD: Valerie June – Use Me
In the recording of her latest album The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers, Valerie June added an element of ritual to every studio session. Those rituals manifest themselves beautifully within the album alongside June’s thoughtful songwriting and tender vocals, including her latest single, “Use Me”.
SOTD: Holly Humberstone – London Is Lonely
Holly Humberstone knows how to get you right in the feels with her latest release, “Lonely In London”. The British singer-songwriter wrote this poignant track based on her experience of moving to London and feeling disconnected and isolated just before the start of the pandemic. This song reminds us that loneliness can be both a personal yet universal feeling, especially following a collective experience.
SOTD: Sierra Ferrell – Hey Me, Hey Mama
There are stories behind Sierra Ferrell’s voice that are brought to life simply through song. In this case, it’s a cover of one of Ray LaMontagne’s. One of the most magical things about covers is when an artist like Ferrell adds her own heart and soul to the words – the song takes on new life.
SOTD: Delacey – Drama Queen
When was the last time a song stopped you in your tracks? Los Angeles-based Delacey has the power in both her voice and songwriting to make you stop and listen, which is evident in the lushness of her latest release, ‘Drama Queen’.
SOTD: James Vincent McMorrow – I Should Go
“I Should Go” is the first single from Dublin native James Vincent McMorrow’s upcoming album Grapefruit Season, out September 17, 2021.
SOTD: Kevin Garrett – Pure Imagination
Pittsburgh native Kevin Garrett recently released a cover version of “Pure Imagination”, a song you may know from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
SOTD: Avenue Beat – F2020
Nashville-based trio Avenue Beat managed to capture just a few of the emotions we’re feeling this year with “F2020”. The track reads like a page from any of our journals, and it’s no surprise the track gained traction on TikTok through its relatable lyrics and stuck-in-your-head hooks.
SOTD: Patrick Droney – Glitter
When a Patrick Droney song plays, you can’t help but stop and listen. In every one of Droney’s songs, you feel every story, every emotion […]