Bop Shop: Songs From Fletcher And Hayley Kioyoko, Wild Pink, And More

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  Fletcher ft. Hayley Kiyoko: “Cherry”
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=TM6kr99vK20
  
  
  
  Muna and Phoebe Bridgers’s But I’m a Cheerleader-inspired collab has had me in a silky-soft chokehold for over a month, so imagine my sheer delight upon streaming “Cherry,” another unapologetically queer pop song from Fletcher and Hayley Kiyoko. The sexy, upbeat single pairs Fletcher’s flirty wordplay (“Cherry / Hello, nice to meet you, my name's Cari / We should rendezvous sometime, mon chéri”) with the playful beats that made Kiyoko the unofficial “Lesbian Jesus” of pop music. It’s the cherry on top of a banner year for sapphic singer-songwriters. —Sam Manzella
  
  
  
  
  



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  Mura Masa: "2gether"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=uzZkhPDoVyw
  
  
  
  What makes "2gether," the latest distributing from British producer and electronic songwriter Mura Masa, so endearing is its structure. The 25-year-old constructs it as a confessional, introducing rising action with strummed acoustic guitar before a dubstep drop of a chorus that feels like a head rush immediately after standing up also speedily. He even peppers in a unexpected hook during, courtesy of a rather glitched recording of the song's title. With each other, it all feels foreign enough to be exhilarating nevertheless familiar enough to be comfortable. —Patrick Hosken
  
  
  
  
  



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  Emmy Meli: "I Am Woman"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=R4D0gW2Vl7k
  
  
  
  Emmy Meli has become an overnight sensation with her sexy, soulful new single “I Am Woman.” The song, chock-full of positive affirmations, serves because the soundtrack for hundreds of thousands of TikTok and Instagram videos, some of which are featured in the official lyric video. The 21-year-old singer-songwriter says she wrote the song from her morning mantras, writing on TikTok, “I wanted to put them to music to share with people what heals me.” It’s encouraging to hear a young artist so devoted to stimulating females, and we hope there really are more unapologetic feminist anthems in Emmy’s future. —Farah Zermane
  
  
  
  
  



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  Chung Ha: “Killing Me”
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=qomCKkKcwn4
  
  
  
  It truly is another wonderful week to be a pop girl. Back with her brand new single, “Killing Me,” K-pop superstar Chung Ha turns over a new leaf and begins her comeback strength, power, as well as a whole lot of heart. The ultimate bop for crying on the dance floor, “Killing Me” juxtaposes dark, emotional lyrics with an addictive, uptempo melody bound to get stuck in your head. The track features clearly defined peaks and valleys, driving listeners to a strong climax of a chorus, then bringing it back down to remind fans of the soul at its core. Chung Ha has already traditional herself as one of South Korea’s most famous soloists, nevertheless this track further proves that narrative. She is here to stay. —Sarina Bhutani
  
  
  
  
  



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  Dijon: “Big Mike’s”
  
  
  https://youtu.Be/QPLR2ClWlqQ
  
  
  
  “Big Mike's” by Dijon is a cacophony of barely structured instrumentation and confessional lyrics that should have never worked. Its sparse percussion is anchored by electric guitars and wild strings screeching harshly against anyone’s best judgment, giving the song a guttural, raw essence. However singer Dijon Duenas’s freewheeling odes to his lover don't come off nearly as crazed, even in the sonic chaos. “I like as soon as you're irritated he sings. “I like as soon as you get mood swings.” His delivery amidst all this harsh sound is unabashedly pure, so boldly earnest that it pulls the song with each other, a confession of likes that leads to a proposal. “I might drop to my knees,” he decides. “Will you take me?” —Terron Moore
  
  
  
  
  



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  Montell Fish: "Destroy Myself Just for You"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=xzS3b-FX80c
  
  
  
  "Hypnotic" comes up a lot in descriptions of Montell Fish's music. The New York-based songwriter has a unique story about finding God at 17 and dedicating his music to helping people feel inspired by the divine. Although his bleary guitar textures that recall Steve Hiett's dreamlike haze and spinning loops construct a deeper state of consciousness — you may even call it prayer. It's no wonder YouTube boasts fan-made extensions of his songs and why some of his videos are just simple loops. You're not getting lost in his sound as much as you're finding yourself. —Patrick Hosken
  
  
  
  
  



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  Wild Pink: "Florida"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=4Zejptq7n5Q
  
  
  
  What do you do as soon as it's December and you've made one of the ideal albums of the year? If you're Wild Pink's John Ross, you don't rest on your laurels; you keep the bangers coming. To close out 2021, the ascendent poet laureate of heartland indietronica has unveiled a nine-minute ode to his house state; much like this year’s fantastic A Billion Little Lights LP, “Florida” sighs and shivers in unexpected ways, folding eerie vocalizations into simply breathtaking soundscapes. "Florida is a favorable place in the event you spend the time finding its charm," Ross mentioned in a statement. I agree. I'll be spending the holidays there for the second year in a row with my new family member, and while the rampant horrors of the Sunshine State are easy to knock, there will inevitably come a time while in my stay As soon as I stare out at the immense emerald splendor of the Choctawhatchee Bay and find that most of these worries vanish, especially for a moment, in the quiet stillness. I'll think of the gentleness of this song, how it stretches out like that endless water without losing any forward momentum and although presents totally unhurried and almost meditative, and marvel at how we've come for now and why there's still so much ground left to cover. Even while Wild Pink remain bigger than Christmas, "Florida" still revels in the tiny moments. —Patrick Hosken