In case your mind is still reeling from that Euphoria premiere (same), we've got you covered with all the new music you might have missed this week. 2022 has only just started, but it's definitely already filled with memorable tunes worth adding to your playlist.
Last week brought us new tunes from The Weeknd and Halsey, and this week, we're tuned into Mitski, Shamir, Sofia Carson, and more. Listen while you read through Teen Vogue's Best New Music Friday picks.
Shamir, “Reproductive”
Enjoy another peek of Shamir's forthcoming album Heterosexuality, out February 11, with the release of new single, “Reproductive.” The accompanying music video, directed by Will Schaeffer, features Shamir performing the smooth track, and it culminates with an astoundingly beautiful finish. According to Shamir, the single is "a lyrically dense lament that touches on highly personal grievances such as generational curses, karma, and love.”
Mitski, “Love Me More”
Mitski is back and yes, her music is just as emotional and heart-rending as ever. “Love Me More” is the latest single from album, Laurel Hell, out on February 4. On this particular tune, Mitski's request for renewed adoration is set against a backdrop of bouncy synths and dynamic keys.
Sofia Carson, “LOUD”
Sofia Carson rightfully refuses to bow to expected gender norms on “LOUD.” As she explains of the single on YouTube, “LOUD” is dedicated to "the women of the world. And all the LOUD voices of change. Because we were all: Made To Be LOUD." Despite its upbeat nature, “LOUD” features charged questioning, as Carson belts out, “If I was a man/Then you would understand/You wouldn't say I'm causing all this drama.”
Max Changmin, “Devil”
TVXQ's Max Changmin explores the stress of living amid a pandemic on single “Devil,” a remake of Swedish artist and producer Alex Runo's 2021 track. The single sees a dynamic shift in tempo and mood, with powerful vocals and stirring instrumentals that capture the uncertainty of this moment. “The ‘devil’ here doesn’t mean ‘evil’, but more so the discomfort caused by the pandemic and the stress coming from the current situation, as well as the fear towards something,” he noted of “Devil” during a press conference.
Angel + Dren, “Slow Down”
Lose yourself in the romance and intrigue of Angel and Dren's “Slow Down.” Appearing on the duo's previously released Dark Summer EP, “Slow Down” is sultry and lush, containing reflections on a series of romantic rendezvous that hint at something more.
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