Lav's Music Corner

While I've been doing a lot more of watching Coachella sets than listening to new music this weekend, I still took the time to lay out some of the best new songs released this week. Enjoy <3 5.  About Damn Time  - Lizzo Lizzo had quite a big weekend releasing this highly anticipated new single which came with an announcement of the similarly titled album and a performance of the song on Saturday Night Live . While the song itself may not quite live up to those expectations it is a catchy and dancy flavored piece of throwback funk pop with more than a spoonful of confidence mixed in.  Listen 4.  Something Changed  - Interpol After a rough lead single Interpol are back on track with this song which does their methodical and creeping brand of post-punk much more justice. When the slick guitar riff and kick drum open up the chorus it makes for a wonderful moment that harkens back to so many highlights from Interpol's discography.  Listen 3.  Hatefuck ...

Best New Songs Of The Weekend: 5.  Fly Again  - Turnstile Turnstile continue to impress with what feels like their thousandth single this year. While they are taking away from much of the surprise on their upcoming album they have also managed to flex quite a bit of sonic versatility from their hardcore bassline with these singles and this one is no different. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xHt98f5JxI  4.  Rumors  - Lizzo (Feat. Cardi B) Lizzo is back in action after having a major break-out in 2019 and is doing it with a charming and unabashed pop rap cut. She addresses many of her haters straight on with a raunchy lyrical outing and catchy hook. Cardi does tend to steal the show a bit with an excellent second verse but I think at this point you expect Cardi to attract quite a lot of attention when she's on your track. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P9XUrniiK4 3.  Back To Oz  - Sufjan Stevens and Angelo De Augustine Sufjan and Angelo are back with...

Charli XCX is a British pop singer who rattled off a big hit single as well as a huge feature with Iggy Azealia earlier this decade. Since then though she has mainly reserved herself for a devoted cult following as she receives moderate chart success but major critical acclaim. After having a busy and lucrative 2017 Charli geared up for the release of this self-titled record last year with a breakout lead single and by announcing a number of high profile collaborations leading up to the records release. Review By Lavender: As far as liking Charli XCX's music goes, I go way back. While her earliest MySpace stuff may have missed me by the time True Romance  came out in 2013 I was tuned in and enjoying it quite a bit. She took a big step up the next year with her breakout record Sucker . While the record may have only had one huge hit in the excellent Boom Clap , the album had a ton of worthwhile moments and was a standout in 2014. Since then Charli has been sparse about releas...

1. Chance The Rapper - Groceries (Feat. Tisa Korean and Murda Beatz) Chance recruits Murda Beatz and Tisa for the lead single that's starting off his new era and a shift towards his debut album, he runs away with #1 this week.  2. Amine - Places + Faces Amine drops his first new solo single of 2019 and as the young rapper continues to make great collaborations and fun, contemporary music he has ironed himself out a spot in raps canon.  3. Charli XCX - Blame It On Your Love (Feat. Lizzo) Charli always has hype behind her singles and this time around she grabbed up and comer Lizzo to join her for a dynamic pop connection.  4. The Black Keys - Go The Black Keys try to drop a third straight solid single to promote their return album, their first in 5 years.  5. Baroness - Throw Me An Anchor Baroness continues to drum up support in the alternative metal community for their highly anticipated upcoming new record.  6. The Raconteurs - Help Me Str...