Welcome back to New Music Friday – where we compile the week’s hottest tracks and bring them straight to you. This week’s picks include a vacation ready track from Deavult and the sweet, mellow tunes of new London band, Gently Tender. Get ready for some fresh weekend listening.
Hippo Campus – ‘Bambi’
Minnesota based Hippo Campus are no strangers to melding honey guitar lines with sugar sweet electronic production. Their new track, ‘Bambi’, is shimmering late summer goodness – think slow, hazy guitar lines and minimal beats.
Devault – ‘Steele’
Having remixed for the likes of Rhianna and Aluna George, Devault is a leading talent in modern electronica. His latest track, ‘Steele’, is an excellent atmospheric jam with a tropical twist.
Murkage Dave – ‘Magic Mission Deja Rinse’
Murkage Dave‘s latest offering is smooth R&B at its best. The synths weave effortlessly throughout subtle hip-hop beats, whilst Dave’s soft, conversational vocal delivery makes the track seem like the coolest thing you’ve probably ever heard.
Gently Tender – ‘Avez-vous déjà’
London based, Gently Tender make gorgeous, euphoric guitar tracks and will definitely ease the pain for the still brokenhearted Palma Violets fan. Comprised of three former Palma Violets members, as well as The Big Moon‘s Celia Archer, Gently Tender acts as an older brother to the ruckus punk of the former – the sound has a certain self-awareness and maturity, as well as some delicious guitar lines. ‘Avez-vous déjà’ is a glorious indie rock dream ballad.
Cero Ismael – ‘The Conversation‘
Netherlands based artist, Cero Ismael‘s latest track, ‘The Conversation’ is demonstrative of a talent beyond his nineteen years. The song has the artist reflecting on difficult conversations with loved ones that have come after life-changing events. Pensive and tender, punchy and raw. ‘The Conversation’ is a powerhouse R&B ballad.
