Best New Songs Of The Week: June 12th, 2022
As the pendulum does swing, last week was a bit dry by singles standards but this week featured a flood of new tracks to choose from. Enjoy <3
5. Because - Danger Mouse & Black Thought (Feat. Joey Bada$$, Russ & Dylan Cartridge)
Before I broke down every single element of this posse cut I will just say that yes the contributions are inconsistent among the various rappers as to be expected. But the song still has so many great facets starting with another killer retro instrumental from Danger Mouse that Black Thought and Joey in particular sound excellent over.
4. Skin Of My Teeth - Demi Lovato
I never thought I'd say it but this Demi Lovato punk song actually has some grit to it. While it never fully leaves the realm of pop flavored punk compared to many of their contemporaries Demi proved they can really up the ante. The song is not only unafraid to touch on some of her past controversies and traumas but it does so with a vengeful venom that calls back to some punk classics.
3. Into The Wild - Zola Jesus
Yet another single and yet another hit from Zola Jesus who transforms this stark chamber ballad into a dense and explosive epic across four minutes. The rattling percussion and glittering synths and an excellent backing for her gentle calls out into the void. Once again in this era Zola Jesus has delivered something great that's also entirely unique from her other tracks.
2. If I Die Tomorrow - Jack White
Jack summons some of his country flare for this new single which will land on what he promises to be a more acoustic and intimate project later this year. But the track actually has quite an involved instrumental that thrives with its bells and whistles on top of the compelling songwriting and vocal performance at its core.
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1. Cash In Cash Out - Pharrell, 21 Savage & Tyler, The Creator
21 Savage and Tyler on a Pharrell beat, that's basically a cheat code for success. The rattling beat is perfect for Savage's methodical delivery and his hook while repetitive has a lethality to it that matches the songs bragging perfectly. It's quotable, funny and absolutely infectious making for an instant summer banger.
