03/15/21 - New Music Monday

Happy Monday!

Most of the country is either recovering from winter storm Xylia or are bracing for it. I was just beginning to enjoy spring so this feels like a rude slap in the face and a reminder that crummy February isn't that far behind us. This week we have some excellent music for you... read on and take a listen.

We find comfort in acknowledging uncomfortable things in Hold On by Justin Bieber. The lyrics are poignant and honest, about being there for someone who's going through a difficult time that you can relate to, because you've struggled with the same issues.

There's a kind of maturity in knowing that you will change and who you are today is not who you'll be tomorrow, next month or next year. Tate McRae explores that in her song slower, her lyrics describe the urgency of not let things happen on their own, but take action when you're interested in someone or as she says "we could take it slower, wait until we're older, but I might be somebody - you might not even know her".

I'm VERY excited for Jon Batiste's new album "We Are" that's coming out on March 19th. His latest single from this album Cry is soul music with the classic vibe of an older generation. His vocal talent gets to really shine on this track, and it's been said that rock and roll singers 'cry like a baby' to get that sharp, clear tone in their high vocal registers. Batiste uses this technique in almost a play on words as he 'cries' the chorus and sings "Cry, cry cry".

Click here to listen on Spotify.

03/15/2021

What's Next - Drake

Hold On - Justin Bieber

Beautiful Mistakes - Maroon 5 feat. Megan Thee Stallion

Check - Mike Ross

Photo ID - Remi Wolf, Dominic Fike

slower - Tate McRae

Gasoline - Leyla Blue

First Time - ILLENIUM, iann dior

Can't Let You Go - Ali Gatie

CRY - Jon Batiste

Till Forever Falls Apart - Ashe, FINNEAS