Check out buzz’s picks for the top five new music releases of the past week, updated weekly. The list consists of the best songs, albums, EPs and music videos from all genres of music. Feel free to let us know if we missed anything.
“Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” – Harry Styles
Harry Styles dips his toe into electronic music with his album “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” Finishing at 12 tracks, the album leans heavily into steady bass lines and layered vocals, usually backed by a fast drum sequence. According to Styles, the atmospheric influences can be attributed to his time clubbing in Europe after years of rigorous touring.
“Where Do We Go” – Ayra Starr
Nigerian artist Ayra Starr releases “Where Do We Go,” a single that incorporates a sticky, Afro-electronic beat under her assured vocals. The song, like much of Starr’s earlier work, aims to make young women feel confident. When asked about the single, Starr said that it’s the kind of song she and her friends would play while getting ready for a night out.
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“Jean” – Yebba
After countless releases with other artists, Yebba is now ready to share her own personal sound with the world. Her second studio album, “Jean,” is softer and more mature than her last, depicting the act of surrendering to the emotions that come with loss. Named after her late grandmother, “Jean” blends soul and folk with gentle instrumentation that allows Yebba’s voice to take center stage.
“New Religion” – Bebe Rexha, Faithless
“New Religion” is the third single from Bebe Rexha’s upcoming visual album, “Dirty Blonde,” releasing June 12. The song heavily incorporates techno dance beats and a repetitive chorus. In an Instagram post, Rexha writes that the song was inspired by a dark time in her life, when she turned to dance music as a source of freedom.
“ALGO TÚ” – Shakira, Beéle
Shakira and Beéle released their newest collaboration, “ALGO TÚ,” on Wednesday. On March 1, the single was initially introduced to a record-breaking crowd of 400,000 at Mexico City’s Zócalo. The track mixes Afro-fusion and Latin influences, while weaving in traditional Colombian sounds as a nod to both of the artists’ Colombian origins.
