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 Stereogum staff selects the top five new songs each week, with the eligibility period spanning from Thursday to the following Thursday. This week's picks are featured on Stereogum's Favorite New Music playlist, updated regularly. Hana Stretton's closing track "Resolute" from her new album tiarn is an ambient folk ballad that explores navigating personal storms.
Tom praises Cincinnati-based The Drin's "Haven't Lived It Yet," noting their successful fusion of raw lo-fi rock and classic rock elements. Zachary Cole Smith's "The Drunken Sailor" features haunting synths and ethereal vocals, evoking a wizardly presence. Nate Amos' "Oh No Now My" from This Is Lorelei's upcoming album balances hooks and poignant lyrics, showcasing the singer's yearning vocals.
Helen, Scott Simmons, and Jed Bindeman's power trio Helen delivers a memorable jangly power-pop track "Dead Shark II" for Liz Harris' Grouper, with the band's new album Linda's Head promising more sonic exploration.
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