Peter Kallman

Demi Lovato has released a new song called Low Rise Jeans. The first thing that strikes me in this song is the background melody, probably being played on a xylophone or some sort of cowbell synth patch. All the sounds go really well with Demi’s vocals, so big kudos to the producer of this track, Zhone. I have not listened to a lot of Demi before, but I will say this song is a promising introduction to her music for me. The song is somewhat sensual and super catchy.

Kacey Musgraves, the renowned country artist, has released a new song called Middle of Nowhere. I am personally a big fan of another artist’s country-leaning phase, namely John Mayer. He released an album called Born and Raised, and this track sort of gives me a similar feeling to some of the songs from that era. I am a big fan of that sound, so this immediately caught my attention. One notable thing that strikes me almost straight away is the unconventional shift in tempo and feel.

This incredible group of artists has just released a new track titled Awake Tonight, and I have to say, I absolutely love it. From the very first listen, it feels like an instant throwback to the golden Monstercat-era EDM of the 2010s. That sound is actually how I first discovered Sia, through tracks like Titanium by David Guetta and Sia. There is something special about this style of music. It brings hope, joy, energy, and a deep sense of nostalgia all at once.