All hits, no misses
By Karl Batterbee
One of Norway’s uppermost top-tier talents is back with her first new music in almost two years. For Jellyfish, Sigrid pairs her penchant for a bright and breezy pop melody with a retro-hued indie production. Almost two years is practically a lifetime in pop terms, so it’s both remarkable and a huge relief that during her time away from releasing new music she’s lost none of her essence, her trademark style or her plentiful charm.
MILK is the punked-up new single from Swedish pop icon Agnes. And if her most recent album Magic Still Exists was the sound of a spiritual awakening, MILK is the sound of the excessive debauchery that led up to it!
When it comes to dishing out a dose of the feel-goods, few give as generously as the Jubël chaps do. The latest tune from the Swedish duo is Walkman; a summer anthem that’s all about enjoying the sounds coming out of your – you guess it – walkman. A touching sentiment, but we’ll transfer this particular sound to our best speakers – to give this song the blasting it deserves.
The pairing of two of Denmark’s biggest names in music, Maximillian and Medina, has resulted in Lifetimes Away; one of those ballads that sounds so timelessly gorgeous that for a second you assume it must already be a classic. But nope, future classic right here.
Moyka is out with 24/7; the kind of Norwegian electropop that brings to mind the best in the genre – Röyksopp! It’s intrinsically dark, but emanating a brilliant shine that pulls you in and won’t let go. You’ll want to have this one on 24/7.
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