"Is anything better than plugging in your headphones, firing up your music app of choice, and jamming out to that brand-new song you're obsessed with?
Don't get me wrong; I love my go-to playlists. The classics are great. But something amazing happens when I hear an awesome new track for the first time. I am filled with anticipation, enthusiasm, and pure bliss as I wonder to myself, Will the chorus be as good as the hook? or Wait — did I just discover my new favorite artist?!?!
New music is one of the best mood-boosters ever to me, and I want to share it with you. So each week, I'm pulling together the most popular (as in, they have over 100K listens within the first few days of their release) and most exciting new music out there for you to turn on, tune in, drop out to.
Let's get listening. If you have any new pieces of musical gold, leave a link in the comments below. And be sure to check next Friday for a whole new slew of songs.
"Cold Water "— Major Lazer feat. Justin Bieber & M Ø
Not a stand-out hit, but a very nice summer jam.
Who is Justin Bieber?
Bieber is bae. Just kidding (not really.)
"Banana Brain" — Die Antwoord
Intense, but fun.
Who are Die Antwoord?
A very unique and controversial electronic, rap, and hip-hop group from South Africa.
"No Shopping" — French Montana feat. Drake
Drake raps on this new track from French Montana.
Who is French Montana?
French Montana is a rapper who also previously (briefly) dated Khloé Kardashian and is now pretty tight with the whole fam. He's originally from Morocco, but grew up in New York City. He got his start doing rap battles.
D'You Know What I Mean? — Oasis
This song was originally released in 1997, but this remastered version is so rich, and textured, you will wonder what life was even like before listening to the track.
Who is Oasis?
A British rock group that you probably already know. I mean, "Wonderwall," come on. In October, the group (which has had their fair share of drama) will be reissuing an album including remastered songs and rare demos.
Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?
Every Beyoncé Song You Need To Memorize For Her Tour