This Week: Songs You Need To Hear

We’re breaking into the summer months, and the warmer days seem to always bring out a flood of great new releases. This week we have 5 new songs for your personal rotations—and they’re going to hit you in the feels. Dive in:

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I. “Vacant Airport” by Davis John Patton

Davis John Patton

Davis John Patton sent over his incredibly thought-provoking new single “Vacant Airport”. I’m not sure why it is, but I’ve always felt a deep connection to music when I’ve roamed about airports in my days. And whether or not that feeling is exactly what Davis was playing off with this single, the relatable and sentimental feel of the song is undeniable. His vocal delivery is soothing and honest over an instrumentation that masterfully draws emotions out of the listener like a sponge over water.

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II. “Ladidada” by Hustle Souls

Hustle Souls

The newest single from Hustle Souls is a breakaway from their usual upbeat retro-rock ways. But the outfit wears well on the group. The slow-swinging feel of the new single gives you enough room to consider the setting, while gently leading you along. The song is about loss, and holding on to what you have, but it’s delicate and unforced—which is a great show of meaningful songwriting.

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III. “Went Too Far” by Fish Memory

When we received this new track from Fish Memory, we were into it. So we followed up with them for more info (backstory, bio etc), and they informed us that they were remaining anonymous behind the project and didn’t have any info to share. And to be honest, that made me love the song even more. Why the veil? We may never know. But the tight, iconic feel of their new song “Went Too Far” is front and center on our minds.

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IV. “Bluebird” by 611 Shapeless

611 Shapeless

The self-described Israeli Neo-psychedelic Rock trio 611 Shapeless released their new single “Bluebird”—and it’s a tasteful, riff-driven piece that holds your attention with it’s unique use of time signature fluctuation and ensuing takeoff. It’s a refreshing reprieve from a rock-realm that can be all-too predictable. It finished like a fine wine—new flavors and aromatics continue to emerge as you take it all in.

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V. “Variations On Eternity” by Juliano

Juliano

The submissions we receive most often are by and large categorized under the large umbrella of “pop”—which is a term I use broadly in this context. But every now and then we receive a classical piece that stands out from the pack—not because of the difference in genre—but because of its profoundly thoughtful compositional qualities. Juliano’s “Variations On Eternity” is a beautiful piano-driven piece that centers you deeply. It carefully dances along the lines of your emotions, leaving you the space to discern for yourself what you need to feel, discover, or make right.