05-07-2025, 00:47
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 4.06.25 #37
Wet Hot American Dream - Ava Max (7.2/10)
This is my new favourite song from the upcoming album; it's harmless, fun pop music about living the life in a hot American dream. Not anything with 5-star substance, but I wasn't expecting that seeing how this album is going.
Take My Mind—WizTheMC/Bees & Honey. (8.3/10)
It's not as good as the duo's first collaboration, "Show Me Love," but it sure is a firm step too, getting a second hit song. The song uses the same tone and effects on the vocals along with an extremely similar feeling to "Show Me Love," but of course, it gives it a little bit of noticeable difference. I honestly hope these two drop more because this music is luxury to the ears.
I Won't Miss A Thing—Tom Grennan (8.2/10)
Tom is one guy that can turn a simple song that only uses piano and vocals into something magical and incredible that'll be remembered. This song is the first song on his upcoming album that doesn't fit the upbeat pop description, and honestly, it wouldn't be Tom if we didn't get a song this good.
River Washed Hair - Zach Bryan (8.1/10)
As I get older, Zach Bryan seems to appeal more to me, and I'm not sure if it's him or me developing. The harmonicas, the slow movement that gives the song the emotions it does, and the fact that he sticks to what he does even when country music is evolving in other ways. That's what I like.
Fuck Me Eyes - Ethel Cain (8.2/10)
She's already dropped a much-loved EP this year as well as the new singles from her upcoming album, just adding to the achievements of most loved. Now, I enjoyed the first song, but I'm not gonna lie, I prefer the synth, dream pop version of Ethel. And for once it sounds like something the radio could pick up; the beautiful lift in noise feels surreal and has an elevated sound that makes you feel like you're floating. I didn't know Ethel was capable of something like this. The only thing I'd like to see improved is meaning control; I can't understand anything she's saying.
Big Darg Status - Headie One (4.3/10)
I'm actually kind of questioning what I just heard. Headie One keeps randomly stopping the song to use coughing as a hook, and it sounds exactly like the coughs in the viral cough dance. Using coughing as a hook is not only beyond cringe, it's just screaming that you're trying to be recognised for something. Onto my second concern: the song's title, "darg," is obviously a play on words from the word "dog," but it's just so cringe. Calling someone a big dog is a normal term; a big dawg is still kinda normal—nothing bad. But when you say darg, it sounds like you're trying to put on the accent that people typically associate with and call gay. BRO, JUST SAY DARG OUT LOUD. It sounds STUPID. This is like on a Lil Mabu level of stupid. For the rest of the song, it honestly follows along the lines of Central Cee and other UK rappers in being totally boring.
Bassline Flexa - Marshmello/Joytime Collective (4/10)
This just whizzed past me like a modern-day David Guetta song; the bass honestly made me think of a squeaky fart.
Believe—Clean Bandit/Lloyiso (6/10)
I'm not going to waste much time on this; it's by no means a highlight of what Clean Bandit has served to us; it's just radio music that we know won't perform greatly.
Today's Song—Foo Fighters (5/10)
I really can't care for another song that reminds me of a blur within the rock acts that already exist.
Love Me Gentle - Mabel (6.4/10)
The vocal tone has a little of her 2022-era energy, but I still can't say this is the Mabel that I want. I really am not looking forward to the mixtape.
Hey Hi Hello - Alison Goldfrapp (7/10)
Not as good as "Sound Of Light," it feels like a watered-down version of that song that doesn't feel complete like her others.
Before & After You—Sydney Rose (6.7/10)
Echoes - Loreen (7/10)
I think adding a new vision to her formula helps it not become boring, like the piano on this one.
Perlas Negras - Natanael Cano/Gabito Ballesteros (3.5/10)
Do these people put any effort in apart from using the same Spanish/Mexican sound?
Over You—Oppidan/Venbee (6/10)
Venbee needs to make things more like her last album. I get she's only a feature, but even the recent singles are just not at or near her old level. This is an average-level song.
Air Maxes - KETTAMA/Shady Nasty/Fred Again... (3/10)
I'm sorry… WHAT? The whole song was just talking. I don't even know what to make of this. There's nothing I can even critique.
Weekend - Eliza Rose/The Trip (7.4/10)
Wow, actually a pretty good showcase of Eliza's style.
Stereo - Moby/Goddard/Lovelle (7.6/10)
Bass that has the head-bopping late-night energy that keeps you going—love that.
Ginger—Sean Paul (6.4/10)
We know that Sean Paul isn't going to deliver a verse that's as valuable as 24-carat gold, so I'll take this. It's a club-rap song that feels like giving more energy would work better on the hook.
Tony Soprano - Brent Faiyaz (5/10)
Pretty standard R&B music
Body - Newera (7.8/10)
This is honestly New Era core, with the mixing, vocals, and just presence completely resembling their hits.
Pedicure Princess - Hannah Laing (7/10)
I'm not mad at the genre that feels more hyper in terms of who it's appealing to, but I'll honestly take this as a win. It's probably not getting a replay, but it certainly doesn't put any kind of dent in my view of Hannah Laing.
Kickboxer—YoungBoy Never Broke Again (3/10)
This is music for people who think it's tough to go up to someone and say, "Aight, bruv, where's the money, or I'll smash your face in."
Giddy Up Gorgeous - Tanner Adell (8/10)
THIS IS A COUNTRY GIRL WHO GETS IT!!! It has a beautiful spin that makes the song anything but typical, with the tone on "Out of mind" being my favourite part of the song.
Sugar, baby - ELIO (7/10)
Sippin' On Top Of The World - Russell Dickerson (6.8/10)
I'd take it over his current song in the US charts.
Dark Sea—Shaya Zamora (8/10)
The hook is like Rag'n'Bone Man's "Human" with the deep, moving tone.
X TI - Kapo/Feid (4.9/10)
Noventa—DJ Snake/J Balvin (5.5/10)
I'm shocked that such big artists can release something so dull.
Til My Fingers Bleed - SEVENTEEN/Duckwrth/The World Alive/EWC (6.7/10)
A decent performance that strays away from the usual stereotypes of Korean pop groups.
Philanthropist - Jesse Welles/Billy Strings (4/10)
Boring.
Ya Feel Me—Larry June/Cardo Got Wings/E-40 (3.7/10)
Jies—BNXN (5/10)
Tree—Chance the Rapper/Lil Wayne/Smino (3.8/10)
Lil Wayne is sounding more robotic and out of it in every song, and none of the others do anything.
To salvage this wreck of a song.
Summer '25—Benny the Butcher (4/10)
Falling - Frost Children (4/10)
The snippet was good, but in full, this thing was repetitive and bad.
Catch Me Outside 2 - Ski Mask The Slump God (6.7/10)
I only heard of this guy the other day because he donated on Ryan Trahan's Airbnb series. Anyways, this is some cool rap, nothing life-changing.
London's On Fire—Chris Lorenzo/Max Styler/Audio Bully's (4/10)
This sounds like music that 40-year-old bald, white truck drivers in the UK would listen to.
PLB (Pretty Little Baby)—Mary Droppinz/MYTHM/Connie Francis (0/10)
I'm going to be really honest... this is the worst song I've heard in my life. I don't even know how you can mess a song up this bad and get added to New Music Friday. This is literally Connie Francis's viral song "Pretty Little Baby" with BASS DROPS that sound worse than CYRIL's production. The bass drops interrupt the song and randomly crash into the mix, creating this uneasy and disorganised sound. To call this the 2nd worst song ever is a compliment. I don't often like to be this harsh, but the artists should just retire; this song is career-ruining, it's life-ruining, and this HAS to be satire. It's actually that bad that I'm convinced that this must be satire. Anyone who's playing this song and enjoying it needs to be chucked in a mental hospital, and the worst part is I don't even think I'm joking. I kind of mean that. This is DISGUSTING, a mockery of modern music. AI is better. I've never been so disgusted and just pissed off by one sound.
Wet Hot American Dream - Ava Max (7.2/10)
This is my new favourite song from the upcoming album; it's harmless, fun pop music about living the life in a hot American dream. Not anything with 5-star substance, but I wasn't expecting that seeing how this album is going.
Take My Mind—WizTheMC/Bees & Honey. (8.3/10)
It's not as good as the duo's first collaboration, "Show Me Love," but it sure is a firm step too, getting a second hit song. The song uses the same tone and effects on the vocals along with an extremely similar feeling to "Show Me Love," but of course, it gives it a little bit of noticeable difference. I honestly hope these two drop more because this music is luxury to the ears.
I Won't Miss A Thing—Tom Grennan (8.2/10)
Tom is one guy that can turn a simple song that only uses piano and vocals into something magical and incredible that'll be remembered. This song is the first song on his upcoming album that doesn't fit the upbeat pop description, and honestly, it wouldn't be Tom if we didn't get a song this good.
River Washed Hair - Zach Bryan (8.1/10)
As I get older, Zach Bryan seems to appeal more to me, and I'm not sure if it's him or me developing. The harmonicas, the slow movement that gives the song the emotions it does, and the fact that he sticks to what he does even when country music is evolving in other ways. That's what I like.
Fuck Me Eyes - Ethel Cain (8.2/10)
She's already dropped a much-loved EP this year as well as the new singles from her upcoming album, just adding to the achievements of most loved. Now, I enjoyed the first song, but I'm not gonna lie, I prefer the synth, dream pop version of Ethel. And for once it sounds like something the radio could pick up; the beautiful lift in noise feels surreal and has an elevated sound that makes you feel like you're floating. I didn't know Ethel was capable of something like this. The only thing I'd like to see improved is meaning control; I can't understand anything she's saying.
Big Darg Status - Headie One (4.3/10)
I'm actually kind of questioning what I just heard. Headie One keeps randomly stopping the song to use coughing as a hook, and it sounds exactly like the coughs in the viral cough dance. Using coughing as a hook is not only beyond cringe, it's just screaming that you're trying to be recognised for something. Onto my second concern: the song's title, "darg," is obviously a play on words from the word "dog," but it's just so cringe. Calling someone a big dog is a normal term; a big dawg is still kinda normal—nothing bad. But when you say darg, it sounds like you're trying to put on the accent that people typically associate with and call gay. BRO, JUST SAY DARG OUT LOUD. It sounds STUPID. This is like on a Lil Mabu level of stupid. For the rest of the song, it honestly follows along the lines of Central Cee and other UK rappers in being totally boring.
Bassline Flexa - Marshmello/Joytime Collective (4/10)
This just whizzed past me like a modern-day David Guetta song; the bass honestly made me think of a squeaky fart.
Believe—Clean Bandit/Lloyiso (6/10)
I'm not going to waste much time on this; it's by no means a highlight of what Clean Bandit has served to us; it's just radio music that we know won't perform greatly.
Today's Song—Foo Fighters (5/10)
I really can't care for another song that reminds me of a blur within the rock acts that already exist.
Love Me Gentle - Mabel (6.4/10)
The vocal tone has a little of her 2022-era energy, but I still can't say this is the Mabel that I want. I really am not looking forward to the mixtape.
Hey Hi Hello - Alison Goldfrapp (7/10)
Not as good as "Sound Of Light," it feels like a watered-down version of that song that doesn't feel complete like her others.
Before & After You—Sydney Rose (6.7/10)
Echoes - Loreen (7/10)
I think adding a new vision to her formula helps it not become boring, like the piano on this one.
Perlas Negras - Natanael Cano/Gabito Ballesteros (3.5/10)
Do these people put any effort in apart from using the same Spanish/Mexican sound?
Over You—Oppidan/Venbee (6/10)
Venbee needs to make things more like her last album. I get she's only a feature, but even the recent singles are just not at or near her old level. This is an average-level song.
Air Maxes - KETTAMA/Shady Nasty/Fred Again... (3/10)
I'm sorry… WHAT? The whole song was just talking. I don't even know what to make of this. There's nothing I can even critique.
Weekend - Eliza Rose/The Trip (7.4/10)
Wow, actually a pretty good showcase of Eliza's style.
Stereo - Moby/Goddard/Lovelle (7.6/10)
Bass that has the head-bopping late-night energy that keeps you going—love that.
Ginger—Sean Paul (6.4/10)
We know that Sean Paul isn't going to deliver a verse that's as valuable as 24-carat gold, so I'll take this. It's a club-rap song that feels like giving more energy would work better on the hook.
Tony Soprano - Brent Faiyaz (5/10)
Pretty standard R&B music
Body - Newera (7.8/10)
This is honestly New Era core, with the mixing, vocals, and just presence completely resembling their hits.
Pedicure Princess - Hannah Laing (7/10)
I'm not mad at the genre that feels more hyper in terms of who it's appealing to, but I'll honestly take this as a win. It's probably not getting a replay, but it certainly doesn't put any kind of dent in my view of Hannah Laing.
Kickboxer—YoungBoy Never Broke Again (3/10)
This is music for people who think it's tough to go up to someone and say, "Aight, bruv, where's the money, or I'll smash your face in."
Giddy Up Gorgeous - Tanner Adell (8/10)
THIS IS A COUNTRY GIRL WHO GETS IT!!! It has a beautiful spin that makes the song anything but typical, with the tone on "Out of mind" being my favourite part of the song.
Sugar, baby - ELIO (7/10)
Sippin' On Top Of The World - Russell Dickerson (6.8/10)
I'd take it over his current song in the US charts.
Dark Sea—Shaya Zamora (8/10)
The hook is like Rag'n'Bone Man's "Human" with the deep, moving tone.
X TI - Kapo/Feid (4.9/10)
Noventa—DJ Snake/J Balvin (5.5/10)
I'm shocked that such big artists can release something so dull.
Til My Fingers Bleed - SEVENTEEN/Duckwrth/The World Alive/EWC (6.7/10)
A decent performance that strays away from the usual stereotypes of Korean pop groups.
Philanthropist - Jesse Welles/Billy Strings (4/10)
Boring.
Ya Feel Me—Larry June/Cardo Got Wings/E-40 (3.7/10)
Jies—BNXN (5/10)
Tree—Chance the Rapper/Lil Wayne/Smino (3.8/10)
Lil Wayne is sounding more robotic and out of it in every song, and none of the others do anything.
To salvage this wreck of a song.
Summer '25—Benny the Butcher (4/10)
Falling - Frost Children (4/10)
The snippet was good, but in full, this thing was repetitive and bad.
Catch Me Outside 2 - Ski Mask The Slump God (6.7/10)
I only heard of this guy the other day because he donated on Ryan Trahan's Airbnb series. Anyways, this is some cool rap, nothing life-changing.
London's On Fire—Chris Lorenzo/Max Styler/Audio Bully's (4/10)
This sounds like music that 40-year-old bald, white truck drivers in the UK would listen to.
PLB (Pretty Little Baby)—Mary Droppinz/MYTHM/Connie Francis (0/10)
I'm going to be really honest... this is the worst song I've heard in my life. I don't even know how you can mess a song up this bad and get added to New Music Friday. This is literally Connie Francis's viral song "Pretty Little Baby" with BASS DROPS that sound worse than CYRIL's production. The bass drops interrupt the song and randomly crash into the mix, creating this uneasy and disorganised sound. To call this the 2nd worst song ever is a compliment. I don't often like to be this harsh, but the artists should just retire; this song is career-ruining, it's life-ruining, and this HAS to be satire. It's actually that bad that I'm convinced that this must be satire. Anyone who's playing this song and enjoying it needs to be chucked in a mental hospital, and the worst part is I don't even think I'm joking. I kind of mean that. This is DISGUSTING, a mockery of modern music. AI is better. I've never been so disgusted and just pissed off by one sound.