This week we saw album, EP, and single releases from a variety of musical genres, a couple of follow-up albums from previous releases, and highly anticipated music from young artists.
The alternative R&B musical project by Mike Milosh, Rhye, released a new album Home today. The Canadian producer’s new album is a follow-up to his 2019 record Spirit. Home was written over the past year and recorded in multiple studios, including Milosh’s own home studio. You can expect the tracks on the record to feel warm, and inviting, with funk, and classical music influences.
Maggie Lindemann, the 22-year-old singer-songwriter, released her Paranoia EP today. The pop star most well known for her single “Pretty Girl” from 2016, is breaking into the pop-punk scene with her first EP. The EP is to include 8 tracks, including recently released singles “Knife Under My Pillow,” “Loner,” and “Scissorhands.”
Brooklyn rapper, Kota the Friend released Lyrics to GO, Vol. 2 on Monday, January 18th. The mixtape includes 10 tracks and is only 15 minutes long but Kota is still able to pack a lot into that short time. Vivid wordplay and a mix between jazz and R&B instrumentals can be found on the tracks. Lyrics to GO, Vol. 2 is a follow up to the rapper’s 2020 album Everything.
Lil Skies, the 22-year-old Pennsylvania rapper, singer, and songwriter released his second studio album Unbothered today featuring Wiz Khalifa, and Lil Durk. The album includes 14 tracks, including previously released singles “OK,” and “Havin’ My Way.” Lil Skies has told fans that Unbothered takes a new and different direction than his previous music as he has grown artistically.
Billie Eilish and Rosalia released their highly anticipated collaboration song “Lo Vas a Olvidar (You Will Forget Her),” yesterday. The song is to be a part of Euphoria’s “Part II: Jules” soundtrack. March of 2019 was the first time we received confirmation that the collab between the two artists would be happening when Rosalia tweeted a picture of her with Eilish and the caption “can’t wait to finish our song.”
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