Bop Shop: Songs From Remi Wolf, Peyton, Mila Jam, And More

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  Clairo: "Blouse"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=BmtZzo05pqQ
  
  
  
  Clairo keeps growing. "Blouse" marks a far distance from "Flaming Hot Cheetos," swapping out lo-fi digital for warm acoustic tones and strings that might as well have been laid down in a wheat field. Where debut Immunity decided on the atmospheric and occasionally leaned into R&B, "Blouse" (as the initial taste of follow-up Sling, due out July 15) is folk revivalism at its finest. The only thing more intimate than Clairo singing, "Why do I tell you how I feel / Once you're just looking down the blouse?" Is her singing it without any overdubs or accompaniment on The Tonight Show. Both versions are key. —Patrick Hosken
  
  
  
  
  



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  Remi Wolf: “Liz”
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=JIniBJm2F7A
  
  
  
  On this total earworm of a pop-funk fusion, singer-songwriter Remi Wolf tributes Liz, a “sexy little mama” who routinely comes through. Come for the playful combination of musical influences, and stay for Wolf’s richly textured vocal riffs. Can’t get enough? Play it continuous with the live version, a true showcase of the American Idol alum’s standout voice. —Sam Manzella
  
  
  
  
  



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  Coin: “You Are the Traffic”
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=xaxfg9xtPzM
  
  
  
  Coin’s Rainbow Mixtape, a three-part EP series fused into one full-length effort, is in the running for the year’s best indie album, a powerfully written kaleidoscope of reflections on finding your way through love, loss, and your own meaning of life. It’s hard to pick the record’s standout moment, nevertheless “You Are the Traffic” feels like the one song that pulls it all with each other, a mellow realization that two people — maybe lovers, maybe companions, likely something in between — are forever connected, whether they’d prefer to be untangled or not. “What a mistake, how there’s no me without you,” singer Chase Lawrence confesses. Like the song itself, the line rings with a faint sliver of hope: Even in this misfortune, perhaps the two can find a way out. —Terron Moore
  
  
  
  
  



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  Galantis, David Guetta, Little Mix: “Heartbreak Anthem”
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=HIv3ClkEhrA
  
  
  
  It’s not daily that you hear an emotionally intelligent breakup song, nevertheless Swedish DJ Galantis, French DJ David Guetta, and British girl categorize Little Mix come with each other to make just that — an international EDM banger to cure your not-so-broken heart. The track, though titled “Heartbreak Anthem,” is decidedly a song that speaks to the true power of understanding, feeling empathy towards those loved and lost, and the art of moving on. “Heartbreak Anthem” encourages listeners to find their inner peace and stay in the present, releasing all that pent-up energy on the dance floor because the beat drops. Add this one to your summer playlist immediately for good mental health! —Sarina Bhutani
  
  
  
  
  



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  Peyton: "Don't U Wanna Fly"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=QKgTHmaDjAw
  
  
  
  Peyton, an emerging Houston singer-songwriter, isn't fucking around. Her gossamer voice also has deep roots, and as a classical prodigy trained in both violin and opera, she has an innate understanding of how music works with each other. Just listen to the icy backbeat of her latest, "Don't U Wanna Fly," which sounds Patrice Rushen's "Forget Me Nots" playing in a room down the hallway. Then listen again to her voice. Soon, "Don't U Wanna Fly" feels more like a command than a question. —Patrick Hosken
  
  
  
  
  



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  Kentö: “Silhouette”
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=rThqFmvgHMk
  
  
  
  “Make it good, make it last so they never forget your silhouette,” Kentö croons over the hypnotic synths. His smooth vocals creep in telling you to give it to them good — whether you’re leaving in those quiet whispers of the morning or because the sun turns to dusk, make it so your silhouette and memory can’t be forgotten. “Silhouette” is the initial single from singer-songwriter and producer Kentö’s forthcoming album, Strangers. And while I’ve just been introduced to the singer, his story and infectious talent are certainly enough to keep a close eye on. —Daniel Head
  
  
  
  
  



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  Mila Jam: “Too High”
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=c4eXKPEwTT8
  
  
  
  Add this to your summer playlist immediately. Mila Jam is back with her latest single “Too High,” giving us a bop from 3,000 feet airborne. With a music video rocking a trans flag and Mila serving on the chorus, the sky is the allowance! The artist is routinely giving us trans excellence in music while reminding us that “love is the goal.” —Zach O’Connor
  
  
  
  
  



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  Gia Woods: “Enough of You”
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=8x-XTAgulvc
  
  
  
  Even if a getaway to L.A. Isn't in the cards for you this year, Gia Woods supplies a sip of the sunny city rush with sleek new single “Enough of You.” The queer pop singer evokes an air of cynicism over dance-floor beats as she admits the heat of addiction in “a fucked-up paradise” is hard to reject. “This song may seem like it’s just about being addicted to another person although it’s so much more than that,” she mentioned in a statement. “It’s about chasing the highs ’til you don’t even feel them anymore.” Bring on the hypnotic baby blues! —Carson Mlnarik
  
  
  
  
  



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  Jelani Aryeh: "Overexposed"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=yoEFy5QMgaY
  
  
  
  You think you know what sort of song "Overexposed" is going to be — airy, lithe, pensive — then the shuffling beat hits. At once, rising option voice Jelani Aryeh's path becomes exhilarating, lit by a gently swinging melody and savvy rumination on social media. Ever felt burned the hell out from also much scrolling? Aryeh's got your anti-anthem right here. His forthcoming debut album is called I've Got Some Living to Do, nevertheless he already sounds educated in back of his years. —Patrick Hosken
  
  
  
  
  



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  2Pac: “Keep Ya Head Up”
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=V69C37noXyk
  
  
  
  What’s a dope playlist without a hip-hop legend like 2Pac? In honor of what would have been his 50th birthday this week, let’s take a trip back in time by listening to a classic. The “Thug Life” rapper took a different approach with this track and planned inspiring words to girls in the Black community. With such a powerful voice for the people, it’s no surprise 2Pac’s passion overflowed into this hit. The inspirational lyrics remind us all to keep our heads up and believe in ourselves over anything. This soft beat could bring a smile to anyone’s face. —Taura J
  
  
  
  
  



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  Mint Simon: “Some of Everything”
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=DOjT8m_OM5w
  
  
  
  Mint Simon, frontperson of Caveboy, embraces the spaces between synths and binaries on the theatrical new single “Some of Everything.” The track and its dramatic visual – come through, candlestick! – Both speak to Mint’s refusal to be placed in a box whenever it comes to their music and identity. Its addictive chorus screams like a trustworthy pop song, though a deeper listen reveals bongos along with a slinky saxophone loop lurking in the production. Meanwhile, Mint takes on different personas and dance moves during the video, reminding us that perhaps “some of everything” is the spice of life. —Carson Mlnarik
  
  
  
  
  



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  The Go! Team: "A Bee Without Its Sting"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=nc9NODUhmAc
  
  
  
  When's the last time you felt great? Press play on "A Bee Without Its Sting," the delightful new soul-pop single from longtime experimental British musical group The Go! Team, and visualize if your answer changes. A cool bit of trivia: Vocals on this track are handled by Jessie Miller and Rian Woods, two teenage choir members out of Detroit. They sound wonderful, and their comparative lack of polish gives the tune a undeniable charm. Let it be your underdog anthem. —Patrick Hosken