Each week, The FADER staff rounds up the songs we can’t get enough of. Here they are, in no particular order. You can find these tracks on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists, or hear them all below.
KRYSTAL, “PWLT”
f(x) fans rejoice: KRYSTAL is back. Her latest track, “PWLT,” is dreamy bedroom pop at its finest — featuring an addictive hook, guitar work by Kuo-Hung Tseng of Sunset Rollercoaster, and hypnotic synths from OHHYUK of Hyukoh. This marks a long-awaited return to music for the former f(x) member ahead of her forthcoming album.
Charli xcx, “Playboy Bunny”
“All my music sounds the same, well it’s because I made it.” Charli xcx continues to challenge the way we critique music online, reminding us that sometimes the gift is simply that art continues to exist.
Fatt Smaxk feat. Playboi Carti, “Smaxk or Die [Remix]”
Following the success of “Butta B,” Playboi Carti has emerged to grace this remix with a Swamp Izzo-assisted verse. It is a high-energy collaboration that proves Fatt Smaxk is a force to be reckoned with.
mary in the junkyard, “New Muscles”
British band mary in the junkyard skirts the line between whimsical and haunting. “New Muscles” features clattering percussion and a march-like quality that perfectly complements Clari Freeman-Taylor’s fragile, emotive vocals.
Che Mario, “U Da Cake”
Melding Gqom, hip-hop, Amapiano, and Dancehall, “U Da Cake” is a strong contender for song of the summer. Che Mario delivers a vibrant performance that feels like an instant classic.
Torture Methods, “Her Pale Visage”
A departure from the craggly synths found elsewhere on his debut album, “Her Pale Visage” is a minimalist, piano-led piece that offers a moment of euphoric reprieve.
OsamaSon, “off that!”
OsamaSon returns with “off that!,” a bouncy, squiggly track that serves as our first look at his upcoming album, NOCTURNAL.
A Good Year, “Right Back”
Copenhagen duo A Good Year delivers a forlorn, heartful rock track with “Right Back,” featuring a touch of trip-hop panache that highlights their unique sound.
Eli feat. Ayleen Valentine, “Love U thru the DJ”
“Love U thru the DJ” is a quintessential pop anthem, complete with stacked vocal harmonies and heavenly synth arpeggios that make it an essential listen.
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