April has been a great month for music, and 2016 has been a great year (so far) of comebacks. See the newest combinations of both below in our weekly recap.
1. PersonA — Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
The 10-person group returns with their new album as a more inventive, refreshing stepping stone from their classic ’60s version of folk to a sound more focused on mechanics and orchestrals while still retaining the sound they’re so known for.
Buy PersonA on iTunes here.
2. “I Remember” – AlunaGeorge
This soft yet powerful song is truly one of the duo’s best. It brings the best of the electronic music world with Aluna’s sweet crooning and George’s minimalistic yet funky beats to represent their yin-yang blend.
Buy it on iTunes here.
3. “Free” — Broods
Evergreen was a debut album full of quietude and solidarity but “Free” implies something much bigger is coming. It is unafraid and, well, free. It is evidence that the duo’s minds have been at work and promises only the most top-notch electro-pop.
Buy it on iTunes here.
4. “U-turn” — Tegan and Sara
The legendary duo never seems to stop working. They return with an anthemic track that shows constant experimentation and recreation of the band’s creativity without straying too far. You can truly never go wrong with expecting a great song from Tegan and Sara.
Their new album Love You to Death is out June 3rd; preorder it on iTunes here.
5. “I Love Me (feat. Lunchmoney Lewis)” — Meghan Trainor
Meghan Trainor’s new song gives a taste of her imminent album “Thank You”, coming in May. While Title was inspired by ’50s doo-wop, Thank You is undoubtably influenced by 2000’s R&B and pop. “I Love Me” is a tune of self-love and confidence, with the fast-paced clapping and shouts to go along with it.
Pre-order Thank You on iTunes here.
6. You’ll Pay For This — Bear Hands
The third album from Bear Hands turned out to be a defining one, moving past the lazy Sundays of guitar rock to the working Mondays of electronic music. The songs are upbeat and catchy enough to draw you in, and the lyrics are thoughtful and mature enough to keep you.
Buy it on iTunes here.
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