Artist Spotlight
Honk Magazine’s Top Tracks: New Music Playlist
We are excited to unveil new music paving the way in the music industry. Each week, the editorial team at Honk Magazine will carefully review fresh new tracks submitted through the Groover and pick out a handful of music from students and young independent artists that we feel are defining the sounds of tomorrow. The artists in this week’s Editors Picks have shown off that ability to take the decade they were born in truly to heart while bringing their own personality and delivering it all through a truly 2022 lens.
Jasual Cazz – “Baby Rover”
Jasual Cazz’s “Baby Rover” is a song you hear that doesn’t give you a chance to decide if you like it or not, with an undeniable presence to the music that grabs you instantly, and shakes up your world in the best way possible. If you’re a fan of good music, this song will give you infinite reasons to fall in love with the defiant sound that rides its own wave to greatness.
Jérémy Arnold – “I Like You”
Simone Eversdijk – “Never Stop Dreaming”
Dj H Chimist – “Life Bond”
Elie Garcia – “Little Melody”
Jasual Cazz – “Baby Rover”
Julien Daïan Quintet – “June Dance”
Release Date : Jun 2 2022
Artist Name: Julien Daïan Quintet
Song: June Dance
Ellipsis Quintet – “Avoid the Void”
Cashlin – “I Wanna Romanticize”
Niclas Tamas – “Dreaming Legacy”
Debora Seffer – A Day Without
Released date: Feb 18, 2022
Artist Name: Debora Seffer
Song: A Day Without
Jean-Nicolas Diatkine – “Auf dem Wasser zu singen”
Released date: May 27, 2022
Artist Name: Jean-Nicolas Diatkine
Song: Auf dem Wasser zu singen
Savoy Ellis – Sunset Daydream
Artist Name: Savoy Ellis
Feature: Breland
Song: Sunset Daydream
OGW – Background
Released date: May 26, 2022
Artist Name: OGW
Song: Background
HNRY ST – DNT
Released date: Feb 18, 2022
Artist Name: HNRY ST
Feature: Dorah
Song: DNT
Truhvaun – Who Am I?
Released date: May 20, 2022
Artist Name: Truhvaun
Song: Who Am I?
Ozer – Paradise
Artist Name: Ozer
Song: Paradise
elie – 5799
Released date: Apr 11, 2022
Artist Name: elie
Song: 5799
ET – MOVE
Released date: Jun 2, 2022
Artist Name: ET
Song: MOVE
Artist Spotlight
Owen Rivera turns summer romance into an irresistible experience with “LaiLuv”
Owen Rivera’s new single “LaiLuv” is one of those rare releases that makes you feel as if you are in a free-spirited evening, golden sunsets, open roads, and memories for a lifetime. This track has a tropical feel which delivers a refreshing anthem, designed for the soundtrack of summer.
“LaiLuv” is a simple but touching song with an inviting melody and polished production. It is fresh, lively, and textured with just enough heat to make each listen like returning home to a favorite space. Rivera’s vocals are sincere, and it sits easily in the arrangement and gives the narrative a real and accessible feel. The young love, warm nights, and long drives are brought to life with real emotion, painting vivid pictures that many will recognize in their own lives.
“LaiLuv” alone displays Rivera’s talent for combining accessible pop songwriting with rock textures that make for a song that feels timeless. Owen Rivera’s “LaiLuv” is a feel-good release that celebrates the beauty of fleeting moments and reminds us why some memories of summer never fade away, all wrapped up in a breezy vibe, catchy melody, and heartfelt storytelling.
Artist Spotlight
Benji Miller captures the weight of loving someone through depression on “Hey Darcey”
R&B artist Benji Miller has crafted a deeply empathetic, poignant track with “Hey Darcey,” a song about the emotional toll of watching the slow fade of someone you love. The track is the second single from his forthcoming debut EP, “Love Or Pain,” and offers a reflective look at an artist who isn’t afraid of having tough conversations with honesty and heart.
Built with warm, understated R&B production that lends the track an intimate sound where every melodic choice feels intentional. The production is free of dramatic arrangements, giving space to the emotion and putting the vocals into the spotlight. Benji Miller’s honest, understated performance has a quiet openness that gets to the uncertainty, helplessness, and hope that are at the heart of the story.
“Hey Darcey” is about those who support loved ones with depression and the confusion, concern, and emotional exhaustion that is often left unspoken. The reflective tone is an encouraging reminder that compassion, patience, and presence still matter, even when solutions seem impossible to find. “Hey Darcey” is a story for the ones who may be going through the same struggles, and reminds us that music can still be one of the most powerful ways to connect.
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