The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded playlist of our new music picks is available to subscribers on Spotify and Apple Music, updated throughout the week.)…
The week's most significant music stories and least important music memes are highlighted. The Stereogum staff selects the top five songs each week, with the eligibility period running from Thursdays to midnight. The songs can be heard on Stereogum's Favorite New Music Spotify playlist. One standout track, "Crying In The Club" by Rachel Chinouriri, manages to avoid the shadow of Robyn's popular song "Dancing On My Own," opting for a different emotional angle.
Chinouriri's voice floats over tasteful disco influences, signifying her decision not to confront the heavy emotions in the lyrics. Another notable song is "After" by Just Penelope featuring Drew Goforth, with its sharp-edged bass melodies and softened by Goforth's performance and crystal-clear synth details, creating a surprisingly warm track.
The final song, "Billboard Style" by Ben Guterl and Victoryland's Dan Howard, is described as exceeding expectations, featuring commanding vocals and loud, distorted guitars that create a cathartic and catchy indie rock sound.
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