Every Monday, we bring you a playlist filled with new tracks the Melodic staff has been listening to on repeat. Hear some of our latest obsessions below:
Linkin Park, “The Emptiness Machine” – It has been a big week for Linkin Park, as they have announced a new vocalist, Emily Armstrong, an upcoming album, and a world tour. The rock band will be traveling to six cities across the world, beginning on September 11th in Los Angeles, California. grandson will be joining them for support. The From Zero World Tour tickets are on sale now! The band’s new album, From Zero, will be available on all streaming platforms on November 15th. In the meantime, check out their newest single, “The Emptiness Machine”, and the music video that accompanies it.
– Reagan Denning
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Surf Trash, “Tappin Into Magic” – The Australia-based band Surf Trash is composed of guitarist Patrick Russel, guitarist Lachlan Jackson, and brothers Andrew Scott, who is the lead vocalist/drummer, and bassist Nicholas Scott. They recently released their new single “Tappin Into Magic,” which is a play on the saying “comparison is the thief of joy.” The song embodies the indie rock essence as soon as it starts.
– Ashley Cardenas
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Madisyn Gifford, “Fast One” – Containing a pleasant production and a calm spirit, “Fast One” seems like a friendly track on the surface. We are treated to bright guitar riffs, cheerful whistling, and Madisyn’s relaxed vocals, yet the lyrics contain a darkness. Throughout the track, Madisyn vents about a guy who played her. She shares, “You weren’t really hungry for me / You were only bored” and “Stupid girl, always thinking she’s enough / Well, I hope I was at least your favorite flavor of the month.” In the end, she states, “Yeah, you pulled a fast one on me,” disappointed by his trickery.
– Christine Sloman
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Trev Fischer, “On n On n On” – Trev Fischer’s new single “On n On n On” captures the perfect hopeless romantic vibe that many are searching to hear today. Fischer makes this indie-pop teen movie anthem his own with a voice almost identical to ROLE MODEL’s. With its catchy guitar string picking and playful lyrics, “On n On n On” describes the pains of online dating. With a sprinkle of the cello and its funky beat’s backbone, we hear glimpses of Half Moon Baby and Still Woozy.
– Amelia Rodriguez
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Hear the rest of the staff picks on this playlist!
Melodic Music Monday 9/9:
Linkin Park- “The Emptiness Machine”
Surf Trash- “Tappin Into Magic”
Madisyn Gifford- “Fast One”
Trev Fischer- “On n On n On”
Ashe- “Ashe”
Alan Walker, Joe Jonas, Julia Michaels- “Thick of it All”
Toro y Moi, Don Toliver- “Madonna”
Halsey- “Ego”
Drake- “No Face”
THE DRIVER ERA- “You Keep Me Up At Night”
Jessie Murph, Bailey Zimmerman- “Someone In This Room”
New Hope Club- “Trouble in Paradise”
The Vamps, Shawn Mendes- “Oh Cecilia (Breaking My Heart)”
Royel Otis- “Til The Morning”
Gio Genesis- “Fool Me Once”
Fred again., SOAK- “just stand there”
Grace Enger- “Think I Wanna See You Again”
Camila Cabello- “GODSPEED”
BIZZY- “Default Setting”
Instant Crush- “APOLOGY TOUR”
BENEE- “Sad Boiii”
Germano- “panic!”
blink-182- “TAKE ME IN”
Caleb Hearn- “Get There When I Get There”
Rex Orange County- “2008”
EVNTYD- “Spleen”
Rose Betts- “Doodles”
Alexa Valentino- “wasted on me”
mxmtoon, Kero Kero Bonito- “the situation”
dead motel- “The Ending”
