Bop Shop: Songs From Rosalía, Benee, Wallows, And More

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  Benee: "Beach Boy"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=mS4ST7_Bd5E
  
  
  
  a number of years soon after "Supalonely" went supernova, Benee has settled into a slightly more melancholic sound with "Beach Boy." Such a sonic turn isn't surprising given the encroaching darkness noticed on her wonderful debut album Hey U X. Yet it is definitely welcome, like a cloudy day at the water you're decided to prepare the ideal of. —Patrick Hosken
  
  
  
  
  



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  Rosalía: "Saoko"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=6o7bCAZSxsg
  
  
  
  Blending industrial elements, a free-jazz breakdown, and a unrelenting rhythm that pays homage to the reggaeton greats, Rosalía's latest finds her delving into hip-hop as eagerly as its accompanying video sees her join a biker gang. It's only two minutes long, yet it'll make your head spin. —Patrick Hosken
  
  
  
  
  



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  Peach PRC: “God Is a Freak”
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=e07I7io1myI
  
  
  
  Peach PRC isn’t afraid to mention the quiet part out loud. On this Finneas-approved cut, the Australian electro-pop singer politely declines to worship a god who’s watching her “get railed on the couch, staying pure for a wedding.” Her earworm of a Auto-Tuned chorus pokes even more holes in God’s logic, culminating with an explosion of guitar and drums: “Like, what’s the fixation / On hating the way he creates? So why would I spend my eternity / With God once he’s a freak?” The anti-purity culture banger dropped on Thursday (February 3), although it has already attracted attention thanks to Peach’s cheeky teaser… and 1.8 million TikTok followers. —Sam Manzella
  
  
  
  
  



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  The Range: "Bicameral"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=RVHRHQz-YbI
  
  
  
  On James Hinton’s first bit of new music since 2020, the electronic artist referred to as The Range wrings plenty of nuance and emotion out of an obscure vocal sample. It’s a song called “The Road” by African singer Bemnet Tekleyohannes, and on “Bicameral,” the snippet is layered and repeated so several times that its actual words — “When you lighten” — can transform into other, more anxious meanings. Luckily, the music is as effervescent as ever. The contrast between the two is addictive. —Patrick Hosken
  
  
  
  
  



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  The Residence Team: “Watching All Your Companions Get Rich”
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=VZ3atTGGa5A
  
  
  
  “Take a seat, have a drink, get comfortable,” because this won’t be the last banger we hear from Seattle pop-rock sort The House Team. Their latest album, Slow Bloom, is full of these. On “Watching All Your Companions Get Rich,” the musical group isn’t afraid to pull from a wide number of influences as they deliver powerful, dynamic vocals over an infectious groove. The music video is an especially fun watch for horror film buffs as three of the genre’s most recognizable characters (played by the guitarist, bassist, and drummer) attempt to cut their teeth in a corporate office. Vocalist Brian Butcher says the video is “a representation of what it feels like to be an artist in a professional space, especially once attempting to navigate a creative vision in a global that often puts profit above all else.” —Farah Zermane
  
  
  
  
  



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  Madeline: “Y.T.D. (Year to Date)”
  
  
  
  
  
  Post-birthday party reflections drive the thumping beat beyond Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Madeline’s newest single “Y.T.D. (Year to Date).” With a breathy and wizened delivery reminiscent of indie-pop pioneers Maggie Rogers and Haim, she considers the mixed feelings that come with turning each year older, examining how much life can change from year to date. “It’s not that deep, yet it still gets to me,” she confesses, simultaneously capturing the melancholy that comes from change and the confidence in knowing you’re where you’re supposed to be. —Carson Mlnarik
  
  
  
  
  



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  Keshi: “Touch”
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=juMQWThd5rQ
  
  
  
  Love can be confusing, and no one generally seems to know that better than Keshi. With the release of “Touch,” the alt-pop singer creates an anthem for those stuck in situationship purgatory. Lyrically, Keshi explores the depth of unrequited love and emotional unavailability, begging the question of “a touch, is it better than us to you?” — A feeling that twentysomethings around the world unfortunately know well. Unsurprisingly, the track reflects Keshi’s strong point of view as a producer, blending both classical and modern elements to prepare build a sound unique only to him. Because the second single off his upcoming album, “Touch” gives listeners another glimpse in the direction of Gabriel, gearing us up for what we can expect come March 25. Yet, as soon as it comes to Keshi, it’s probably safer to expect the unexpected. —Sarina Bhutani
  
  
  
  
  



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  Mallrat: "Your Love"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=pd9jg7MpVac
  
  
  
  Cool thing about "Your Love," the latest expansive nevertheless airy pop cut from Brisbane artist Mallrat: She wrote it while very into Three 6 Mafia. To that end, she worked in a sample from underground Memphis rapper Gangsta Pat, the group's peer, to prepare the song crackle with energy from halfway around the world. —Patrick Hosken
  
  
  
  
  



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  Wallows: “Especially You”
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=vAdDzKR--oM
  
  
  
  Wallows, our preference alt-pop males next door, have dusted off the kick drums and moody musings for the release of their sophomore album Tell Me that It’s Over, due out March 25. Lead single “Especially You” is a confident preview of what the trio has been up to, sneaking in hints of banjo, harmonica, and synths to prepare an absolutely danceable examination of relationship overanalysis. Its lyrics document the fixation on specifics amid a confusing romance, though its assured production has no trouble bouncing between the details. Their quirky video, which finds the musical group filming a music video directed and stylized by a crew of their clones, is especially fitting as it’s clear Wallows is aware its sound like never before. —Carson Mlnarik
  
  
  
  
  



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  Lucy Dacus: "Kissing Lessons"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=9gxBufkPx5o
  
  
  
  A charming musical short story set to urgent pop-rock, "Kissing Lessons" finds master tale-spinner Lucy Dacus harkening back to her childhood to mirror on friendship and romance as understood by eager children. In under two minutes, Dacus packs in more plot and character development than most mainstream movies — say and not to mention the sugary hooks. Valentine's Day is essentially here. Time for "Kissing Lessons." —Patrick Hosken
  
  
  
  
  



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  A Tribe Called Quest: "Buggin' Out"
  
  
  https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=P9oTCzWRuvQ
  
  
  
  This week, news broke that rap pioneers A Tribe Called Quest have been nominated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the initial time, despite have been eligible since 2015. The only thing I have to mention about this is that if the Rock Hall decides to overlook the seismically influential categorize that helped construct a template for what hip-hop would be, I plan to personally be buggin' out. —Patrick Hosken