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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
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Adrie ft. Rulo evokes the groove-soaked rhythmic vibe with her debut single “Bring Back the Light”
Adrie’s thought-provoking vibe, “Bring Back the Light,” establishes a sonically vivid kaleidoscope that encapsulates vitality and skillfully merges energetic Afrobeat rhythms and funk-oriented guitar melodies with the soulful combination of English and Spanish lyrics. The debut single from her upcoming concept album bursts forth as a significant representation of artistic innovation. The audacious collaboration with Chilean artist Rulo, recognized for his proficiency in Latin funk and hip-hop roots, infuses the track with a layer of vibrant authenticity.
The song’s heartbeat is firmly rooted in Afrobeat, establishing a dynamic rhythm that engages listeners from the outset. The funk guitar elements interlace throughout the composition, contributing a timeless energy. Additionally, the bilingual lyrics transition seamlessly between English and Spanish, reflecting Adrie’s diverse cultural heritage. This linguistic interplay underscores the overarching theme of the track: the complex relationship between light and darkness on both societal and personal levels.
Drawing inspiration from the surreal narrative of the television series ‘Twin Peaks,’ Adrie and Rulo explore the equilibrium between fear and hope. The lyrics are imbued with emotional depth, articulating Adrie’s battle with anxiety and her desire to foster positivity. Nevertheless, the overall composition rises above the melancholy theme, characterized by an uplifting rhythm and celebratory tone, encouraging listeners to engage intellectually, contemplate profoundly, and participate physically through dance.
“Bring Back the Light” aims to illuminate these pressing issues and inspire proactive engagement. It is a poignant reminder that even amidst personal or societal challenges, there’s a rhythm in life to celebrate and a spark waiting to be ignited. This represents Adrie at her most creative, and with Rulo’s distinctive flair, the outcome is a dance-floor anthem characterized by both heartfelt and meaningful. Listeners are invited to increase the volume and allow the music to uplift and brighten their spirits.
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“I Just Want You” by Kina ft. Trevor Daniel delivers a heartfelt serenade for beautiful yearning
In “I Just Want You” by Kina, the 24-year-old Naples-born lo-fi pop maestro behind the platinum hit “Get You The Moon,” featuring Trevor Daniel, crafts a stirring sonic anthem that feels like an intimate whispered confession to the soul. The track radiates a sense of vulnerability, merging Kina’s trademark melancholic production with Trevor’s emotionally charged, velvety vocals in a seamless fusion of emotion and sound.
Right from the start, Kina’s minimalist yet lush instrumentals, with muted beats and delicate piano lines, hum in the background like a pulse, setting the stage for Trevor Daniel’s heart-on-sleeve delivery as he croons about yearning for connection. The song’s emotional gravity is undeniable, each lyric feels weighted with sincerity, a heartbeat echoing the universal ache of missing someone.
The production exemplifies Kina’s quintessential hallmark style, which is characterized by its understated but impactful nature. A warm tapestry of lo-fi elements, soft keys, atmospheric synths, and subtle percussion wraps around Trevor’s vocal performance, creating a cozy, intimate, cinematic soundscape ideal for those quiet moments when you reflect on your feelings.
What really makes “I Just Want You” unique is its ability to mix personal vulnerability, timeless vibes, passionate lyricism, and broad relatability. It’s almost as if the artists invite listeners to relive their sweet memories in a cocoon of love, translating unfiltered emotion into a beautiful melody long after the song ends.
In just under three minutes, Kina and Trevor Daniel remind listeners that sometimes, we really need honest expression set to a simple, lovely tune. “I Just Want You” is a sonic open letter to the heart of anyone who has ever loved, making it impossible not to feel the pull of its charm.
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