Yo, it’s me, your favorite annoying song-recommender and Marina fangirl. Let’s just ignore the fact that I got locked out of my WordPress account for like 5 months and didn’t write anything… anyway today let’s talk about NEW MUSIC RELEASES! Recently some of my favorite artists have been dropping songs, albums, singles, and I’m excited to tell you all about it! Most of the songs or albums in this list would fall into the alternative/indie genre, with some pop, but I think even if you don’t usually listen to that kind of music you’ll definitely like some of it. A big thanks to anyone who recommended this music to me because I am definitely not the one discovering all this music for myself. Also, I say these are new music releases, but I pretty much count anything from this summer onwards because hey, no one has a perception of time anyway. Let’s get started!
Man’s World by MARINA
Man’s World is Marina Diamandis’ lead single from her upcoming fifth studio album. It was released on November 18th, 2020, and is a catchy and empowering anthem. According to Wikipedia, “The song is a midtempo alternative pop track with a piano-driven beat and a dreamy sound. Its lyrics criticize history’s oppressive treatment of women and minority groups, and Marina admits that she does not “want to live in a man’s world anymore”.” In my opinion, this song is perfectly MARINA and so enjoyable to listen to. The music video is also PERFECTION, and really gorgeous as a music video, so you should watch that here.
A great interview: https://www.vogue.com/article/marina-mans-world-single
folklore by Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s eighth studio album, released on July 24, 2020 as a surprise album, is full of poetic lyrics and whimsical masterpieces. According to Wikipedia, “An indie folk, alternative rock, electro-folk, and chamber pop album, Folklore departs from the upbeat pop sound of Swift’s previous albums, for mellow tunes driven by piano and guitar, featuring production from Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff. Written and recorded in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, Swift called the album “a collection of songs and stories that flowed like a stream of consciousness” rising out of her imagination; it manifests vivid storytelling from largely third-person perspectives that detail introspection and escapism. The project sees Swift adopting a rustic, cottagecore aesthetic.”
Only Child by Sasha Sloan
Sasha Sloan’s first studio album, Only Child, was released on October 16, 2020, and is full of catchy and emotional indie songs. I have been streaming this on repeat for the longest time, and some of my favorites include Lie, Someone You Hate, and Until It Happens To You. The lead single is House With No Mirrors, and a remix of Is It Just Me? has been released as a collaboration with Charlie Puth. I will be writing a longer post about this album, so look out for that, but for now I’ll just say that I recommend it!
Therefore I Am by Billie Eilish
Therefore I Am is Billie Eilish’s most recent single, released on November 12, 2020 produced by her brother Finneas. According to Wikipedia, “Therefore I Am’ is an uptempo pop and dark pop track. Lyrically, Eilish sings about not caring what people think about her. A music video was released on the same day, and depicts Eilish in an empty shopping mall while eating and drinking various foods and beverages.” I love the music video for this song, and it’s super catchy and can get stuck in your head easily! Billie departs from her recent style to go back to more of a my strange addiction-type song, and I think it’s really enjoyable.
Thanks for reading! I’ll be posting more content soon for sure, now that I got back into my account. Check out these posts for more entertainment-related content, and I’ll see you guys next time, bye!
Love, Emily 