Today, Weekly5 balances catchy grooves, delicate intimacy, and hazy thoughtfulness. An exciting mix of new sounds—I hope you enjoy discovering them.
The Haunted Youth
Emo Song
The title Emo Song is almost too clichéd for the new single and announcement of the second album Boys Cry Too by Belgian dream pop project The Haunted Youth. But the endlessly reverberating, sprawling guitar pads shimmer in the most beautiful dark facets. An unusually sprawling 6-minute hymn for the profoundly reflective, about coming to terms with oneself.
Kacy Hill
Please Don’t Cry
LA-based artist Kacy Hill presents a touching piece of intimate Americana craftsmanship with Please Don’t Cry. Classic folk meets modern production, crystal-clear sounds mingle with wistful strings and grounded honesty. Above all, however, the song captivates with its gripping lyrics and powerful chorus: „Please don't cry, you make it hard to let it die.“
Soft Changa
Surely
With their latest single, Surely, electronic duo Soft Changa, consisting of Jo.Ke and ulises, perfectly woo the euphoria of a party and the longing for someone special. The contrast and tension between these emotions create a dense atmosphere. And although the track is clearly electronic in nature, it has a primal connection to the earth that feels both atmospheric and organic at the same time.
CIEL
Swallowing Your Pride
Something big is happening again in Brighton: the duo CIEL brews up some no-frills rock, generously seasoning it with a teaspoon of post-punk, a pinch of goth vibe and a dash of driving indie rock, and Swallowing Your Pride is ready to serve. Letting go of your ego is easy with this unrestrained yet not over-the-top sound.
Josienne Clarke
Tiny Birds Lament
Recorded live on tape in a remote cabin in Scotland, the immediacy of singer-songwriter Josienne Clarke's minimalist song Tiny Birds Lament gets under your skin from the very first vibration of the nylon guitar strings. Here you can hear the musical craftsmanship, unadulterated and intense, with nothing hidden behind a polished production.
