Let the music play with new tracks from Doja Cat, EXO, Laufey, and more.
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Life can be so hectic sometimes. Luckily, music can rarely fail us. And when it comes to the new releases of the week, we’ll have enough beats to lose ourselves to. Drown out the rainy days and humidity by checking out some recent releases that may just have you be pressing “add to playlist” ASAP.
ATTENTION – DOJA CAT
Doja Cat has made it no secret that she wants her new album to focus more on her rap side (even though she’s already proven herself as a rapstress). And Attention is the first taste of this new direction. The track features a grittier Doja, one who is looking to prove something while also showing that she doesn’t care for the haters. And it’s brought together by her soft, almost angelic vocals.
SUPERGLUE – JOAN AND ZACK TABUDLO
superglue was one of the highlights of Joan’s debut album of the same name. And it gets even better in this remix featuring Zack Tabudlo. With a heartfelt message and a gospel-like sound, the superglue remix is hitting at all the right spots. And the best part about this link-up is that it came about after Zack DMed the group one day asking to work with them. Lesson learned, always shoot your shot.
RAINING IN MANILA – LOLA AMOUR
Referencing the current weather in the Metro, Lola Amour’s fun and jazzy new single has the band reconnecting with a former flame with the hopes of rekindeling that lost spark.
ANGEL PT. 2 – CHARLI PUTH, JVKE, JIMIN, AND MUNI LONG
Angel Pt. 2 drops the raps and adds Charli Puth (who created the most famous song to come from Fast & Furious) for this vocals-focused remix that is as heavenly as its title.
LET ME IN – EXO
For the first taste of their long-awaited comeback this July, EXO gives us Let Me In, a moving R&B ballad about wanting to spend more time with that special someone.
DAY AND NIGHT – ALAMAT
Alamat + island vibes = a bop that feels too good on the ears.
THE MORNING AFTER – THE ITCHYWORMS
The Morning After, with its somber tone and introspective lyrics, feels like it was tailor-made for that scene in the movie where the main character reflects on all their bad decisions.
MARSHMALLOW – MISAMO
If this is how Misamo’s debut will sound like in July, then TWICE’s Japan line is going to devour. Marshmallow is a calming love song that is as soft as its name.
PROMISE – LAUFEY
Laufey can make songs that feel right at home for hopeless romantics, and she can also make music that will shatter your heart into pieces. Case in point, her new single Promise, which serves as her first single of her new album coming this September. Laufey goes straight for the heart in a song about promising herself to stay away from a potential partner.
FADEAWAY – YOUNG COCOA
In case you didn’t know, Young Cocoa spent a significant portion of his childhood in Indonesia. And his new single pays homage to that and his Manila roots as his love letter to Manila and Jakarta pays great respect and honor to the two places that he calls home in a crossover track bursting with lush sounds and sophisticated melodies.
DON’T SAY LOVE – LEIGH-ANNE
While a Little Mix comeback may not be on the cards anytime soon, we at least are getting fed by Leigh-Anne with her solo debut, Don’t Say Love. She ate that, as expected, as she confidently sings about wanting real love in her relationship.
BOUNCY – ATEEZ
ATEEZ’s ability to make floor-pounding music shines once more with their latest comeback, Bouncy. That chorus, along with its choreography, gave everything it needed to be given.
PRETTY PLEASE – VXON
When P-pop and R&B meet, it can make for magic. Such is the case with VXON’s new single, Pretty Please, a vibey number about looking for reconciliation with that special someone.
THE GOOD WITCH – MAISIE PETERS
In many ways, The Good Witch serves as the older, wiser and scorned counterpart to Maisie Peters’ debut album, You Signed Up For This. Written in real time during her whirlwind 2022 touring schedule, the LP served as a time capsule for Maisie, enabling her to chronicle a period of time in which she was searching for balance between career highs and personal lows. It finds Maisie at her most introspective and self-reflective, drawing inspiration from the works of Joan Didion, J. M. Barrie, Greek mythology and Western movies; the record explores the complexities of romantic breakups, the preciousness of friendship and true value of self-worth.
ON MY MAMA – VICTORIA MONET
Make some room for your confidence-boosting playlist for this Victoria Monet jam that’s all about flaunting what you’ve got.
SAME AGAIN (FOR LOVE) – DAGNY
Dagny’s new album better come quick because she’s dropping pop bangers that’s beaming with irresistible energy.
FEARLESS IS THE FLAME – WILL JOSEPH COOK
Dressed in soul-stirring soundscapes that are reminiscent of sounds from MGMT to Prince, Will offers his take on fiery romantic tension in his new single. The guitar riffs steal the show, their rich grooves setting the stage for Will to explore this intense yet somewhat conflicting sensation.
MAY IBA NA BA – JEMAY SANTIAGO
Favoring an expressive but understated approach to contemporary pop and R&B, Jemay Santiago marks a new chapter in her career with May Iba Na Ba. A sensuous slow jam that glides atop butter-smooth production and trap beats, the song reflects on a rollercoaster of doubt and insecurities, while navigating a romantic relationship that is headed towards going astray.
GLOSSY LIPS – DAYNIM
Thai band Daynim’s new single, Glossy Lips, aims to transport listeners into an iconic scene from a classic rom-com high-school movie—the unforgettable dressing-for-a-party moment. By encouraging self-expression and confidence, Daynim weaves a tale that resonates with audiences while incorporating modern unisex fashion trends.
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