New Music Spotlight | 13.09.21

13 September 2021

Shining a light on some of the hottest new music to drop over the course of the past week, UrlfreezeShops select their top five musical moments for your listening pleasure.

BABY KEEM - "THE MELODIC BLUE"

Dropping his first full length studio album, Baby Keem shares "The Melodic Blue" - a grand statement of intent that solidifies the Californian artist's talent and vision. Brimming with high heat features, the 16-track album sees Keem deliver a fresh sound and a unique perspective on modern hip-hop.

BADBADNOTGOOD - "BESIDE APRIL"

Sharing the second single from their upcoming album "Talk Memory", the unconventional jazz group BADBADNOTGOOD enlist Arthur Verocai and Karriem Riggins on the psychedelic "Beside April". A riff centric jam, the trio showcase their versatility and sublime playing, pirouetting between traditional and modern instrumentation.

HOMESHAKE - "UNDER THE WEATHER"

Following up on his 2019 album "Helium", Homeshake delivers a further full length record brimming with his laid back charm, dulcet tones and introspective lyrical content. Created during a “long, unrelenting period of sadness for the artist”, "Under The Weather" drifts between feelings of alienation, depression and ruminations of modern life.

LOW - "HEY WHAT"

Moving further into abstract territory, "HEY WHAT" sees Low redefine themselves on their 13th album. With vocal harmonies remaining at the forefront, Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker continue to forge into new and exciting realms.

박혜진 PARK HYE JIN - “BEFORE I DIE"

Delivering her highly anticipated debut album on legendary record label Ninja Tune, 박혜진 Park Hye Jin shares "Before I Die" - a gorgeous combination of dance music, downtempo hip-hop and bedroom pop. An impressive debut, the 15 track album exhibits the Los Angeles-based musician's unique approach and distinctive aesthetic vision.