as the fall continues getting off to an amazing start, my music library's overflowing with awesome new music. BANKS, one of my favorite artists, finally dropped her sophomore album. The Weeknd chopped his locks and dropped a dope new visual for the title track from his next project. gaga's back and on 100 with an electricifying new video. #pressplay below to check out each, plus three other songs that have my headphones on fire right now. 🔥🎧🔥
banks x gemini feed.
finally, banks's sophomore album dropped, and as always, she delivered from start to finish. her unique vocals + dark visuals work together perfectly every time she drops a piece of work, and she's one of few artists that i can say never disappoint me. gemini feed is one of the leading singles from the project, but check out all 13 tracks from The Altar now on Spotify.
the weeknd x starboy ft. daft punk.
from the second the video starts, the weeknd makes it pretty clear that it's the start of a new era in his career. making quick work of the old abel, wrecking his crib and driving off into the night, he's definitely setting us up for dope new work. my favorite part: that sick neon cross—i want one in my apartment asap. press play.
rae sremmurd x black beatles.
so, i've never been hype on rae sremmurd, but this video definitely helped change that. from the grainy touch-up to the OD styling, and just the concept as a whole, i definitely appreciate it. it's a dope look at today's modern rock stars (yes, rappers count) without employing strippers and renting mansion (as per most hip-hop visuals 😪).
röyksopp x never ever ft. susanne sundfør.
the last time i heard a röyksopp track, it was monuments with sia and both the song and video were amazing. this time around, it's way less solemn, much more fun and totally trippy. check it out (and get ready to dance a little).
metallica x moth into flame.
confession: this was my first real introduction to metallica's music and i thought it was pretty cool. not just the song, but i thought it was a pretty simple yet sick video, too. yeah, there were the moths and a few special effects, but i think the best part is that it's just a band rocking out. 🤘
lady gaga x perfect illusion.
i didn't love this song on my first listen (although it's growing on me), but the video is so good. lady gaga is, hands down, one of my favorite artists and seeing her back in action (and on 100) is refreshing. and, on top of bringing major energy to the screen, she worked with another one of my favorites, Mark Ronson. i'm looking forward to this next album. oh, and those amazing tour jackets they're wearing... i need one like now! 😁