Welcome to Sound Station, the place we’re highlighting one of the best new tracks that got here out this week. Head into the weekend with songs from Yves Tumor, Caroline Polachek, Carlie Hanson, and extra.
Yves Tumor’s “Echolalia” is an indication of larger issues to return
Yves Tumor’s final period exploded with hedonism, glam-rock fury, and the carnal cry of Prince. Now, the boundary-pushing artist is getting into one other with their imminent fifth studio album, Reward A Lord Who Chews However Which Does Not Eat; (Or Merely, Sizzling Between Worlds). New single “Echolalia” units the scene, rife with post-punk groove, buoyant vocals, and recurring themes of faith. As all the time, Yves Tumor’s world is bolstered by collaboration, together with credit from producer Noah Goldstein (Frank Ocean, Bon Iver), Elliott Kozel (aka Gloomer), Ecco2K, and extra. —Neville Hardman
Caroline Polachek pulls out the bagpipes and mysticism on “Blood and Butter”
You ever hear a tune and suppose, “This positive may use extra bagpipes?” Nicely, that is the place alt-pop star Caroline Polachek’s thoughts went with the newest single off her upcoming sophomore album Want, I Need to Flip Into You (out Feb. 14). “Blood and Butter” dropped this week and it sounds nearly like a Celtic faerie ritual with bagpipes from Brìghde Chaimbeul bursting onto the observe about three-quarters of the best way via and Polachek’s nymph-like voice harmonizing with itself. It’s magical — however that solely is sensible, as a result of isn’t that the way it feels if you really feel nearer to somebody, “nearer than [their] new tattoo.” —Sadie Bell
Carlie Hanson will get dreamy with “Blueberry Pancakes”
Carlie Hanson‘s newest single may have you desirous to hit up your favourite brunch spot with haste. On “Blueberry Pancakes,” the rising artist continues to stun with catchy vulnerability. Within the accompanying visible, tender scenes of late-night cooking classes, drizzling syrup on a scorching stack of pancakes, and lighting joints within the lifeless of winter drive dwelling her message of holding family members shut. —Neville Hardman
Hyperpop singer/producer sadie is up “all evening” fantasizing a few crush
We have all been there: mendacity in mattress and unable to go to sleep due to how a lot your thoughts is racing. Generally, although — like when there’s a brand new crush in your life or somebody on the opposite aspect of the display screen, holding you awake with witty texts — the late-night fantasizing is value it. That’s what Brooklyn-based singer/producer sadie (aka Anna Schwab) explores on the lead single off her upcoming Tides EP, which is out April 7 and co-produced by Moist’s Joe Valle. With a fizzy beat that revivals these emotions of butterflies, accompanying sadie repeating, “You bought me/Up all evening/However I don’t thoughts,” it seems like one thing that might’ve slot in properly on Charli XCX’s Pop 2. Put sadie on and let your saccharine emotions run wild. —Sadie Bell
babyfang’s “Crush Me” is surreal punk that foreshadows finish occasions
Brooklyn trio babyfang make songs that conjure Unhealthy Brains’ spellbinding dwell reveals, with the band in a position to journey from blistering punk to a brief dreamlike state inside minutes. “Crush Me” captures the sensation of the latter, sounding like one lengthy swirl overtop lyrics that replicate the band’s terror, rage, and pleasure (“Life’s been crushing us up/Glad I’m crushing on you”). Their debut album, In The Face Of, out now by way of LUCIDHAUS, presents loads extra of that uncooked emotion, and followers of Enumclaw, Rico Nasty, and Maneka are positive to fall in love. —Neville Hardman
Surf-rock band Solar Room seize youthful abandon and SoCal solar on “Kaden’s Van”
You already know that meme that goes, “All of us have that one unemployed good friend at 3 p.m. on a Tuesday,” and it will be paired with a video of Lana Del Rey driving with one foot out the window? That’s the kind of vibe of the charming surf-rock tune “Kaden’s Van” by the San Diego-based band Solar Room. Singing of youthful abandon — having no plans and no job, however entry to a good friend’s van and a day wide-open with risk — it’s a observe that’s so enjoyable it’d simply encourage you to play hooky your self. Enable these garage-rockers to carry some SoCal solar into your life. —Sadie Bell
Unknown Mortal Orchestra depart damaged locations behind with “Layla”
Ever since their nameless debut on Bandcamp, Unknown Mortal Orchestra have made psych-soul music that feels culled from a dream. Contemporary from the announcement of their forthcoming album, V, the breezy new single “Layla” pushes that concept even additional. Ruban Nielson sings of ditching city and escaping into the larger unknown along with his love over a wobbly guitar, kicking right into a solo within the closing minute that’s positive to hit even higher on his upcoming tour. —Neville Hardman
