Akashaa “Roses”
The artist formerly known as Ami Divine reinvents herself on this echoing mantra of spoken word and jazz-infused hip-hop. The five-minute track possesses a sonic ambiance that unfurls in layers as AKASHAA delivers a tribute to her late mother. On Instagram, the vocalist described the song as a “psychedelic experience inspired by the power of gratitude.” She continued, “Give people you love flowers while they can still inhale them. Call people you love while you still can. Time is precious. And saying ‘thank you’ is free.” linktr.ee/xoakashaa
Cuddlethot feat. Toryon “Sweet Tea”
Endearing and cleanly produced, “Sweet Tea” plays out like a melodic Tinder bio as Cuddlethot reveals what she’s looking for in a partner over a hum of guitar riffs. “I just want a girl/Who’s down to take over the world with me/I’m just trying to flourish/With a baby girl who’s down to learn and grow with me,” she sings effortlessly, showing that Cuddlethot the rapper has more than a few good traits to accentuate. juiceboxent.com/cuddlethot
Desert Island Boys “Hai” & “Evil Monkey”
The Boys are back with their half of the Punk Rock Double Feature 1 split with The Negative Nancys, and both tracks rip. “Hai” sets the table as a hyper dance of desert surf-rock, then “Evil Monkey” finishes off the feature, pumping the brakes on tempo to deliver a traditional dose of Desert Island Boys, complete with wavy solo licks, moshable interludes and an addictive “Ooh, ooh, ah, ah!” chorus that’ll have you humming for days. linktr.ee/desertislandboys
Post NC “Egress (Second Hall)”
Marcus Flippen (drums), Leo Berenguel (keys) and Samuel Ramirez (guitar) deliver harmonious synergy as Post NC, a band partial to improvisational jams and fixated on seeing a narrative all the way through. “Egress” demands multiple listens, as the trio weaves many diverse elements throughout the track—thunderous drum fills, covert melodies, soaring keys and much, much more. post-nc.com
The Red Sea “Gate of Tears”
Our only dig about this track is that we wish it were longer, but shout out to the repeat button. The Red Sea wholly embraces its New Wave sound, producing dancing notes and a lullaby of synths that sound equal parts resplendent and retro. The guitars give “Gate of Tears” its pop-toned sheen, but it’s vocalist Issac Hagos’ lulling voice that makes it all feel like a dream. linktr.ee/theredseaa
Rhaina Yasmin “Stars”
Fans of Liz Phair and Soccer Mommy will love the woozily nostalgic ’90s feel of “Stars,” which singer-songwriter Rhaina Yasmin penned and then produced with outside musicians. An alternative-rock gem at its core, “Stars” best encapsulates the stormy nights we’ve spent alone, contemplating our lives. But as quickly as that introspection sets in, the track jars you awake with a blaring trumpet finale that both surprises and delights. linktr.ee/rhainayasmin
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