MUST-HEAR MUSIC: CLOSEGOOD, MONICA ROSE & MORE

Welcome to our brand new feature NEW!. New Music Fridays are so overstuffed that we wanted to highlight five new releases - either from newly discovered artists or Bops & Flops familiars - every week that we think you shouldn’t miss.

“Gas” by Closegood

The California duo returns with their first new music since their excellent 2019 album Graven, a characteristically post-genre single about those moments when weed is your only friend.

SPOTIFY / APPLE

Wax by Monica Rose

An EP featuring four brand-new dreamy pop songs, including a cover of 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up?”, from Chicago artist Monica Rose.

SPOTIFY / APPLE / SOUNDCLOUD

“Billy Badass” by GodIsMikey

The prolific rapper kicks off the new year with one of his most fully-realized tracks yet, featuring a strong hook, multiple flows, and lush production.

SPOTIFY / APPLE

“Blind.” by Zeke Forever

Zeke Forever impressed on last year’s Dear Golden Boy album, but his latest single is a step up in songcraft. Keep an eye on Zeke this year.

SPOTIFY / APPLE

“Cellophane” by Pom Pom Squad

The Brooklyn band fronted by Mia Berrin delivers a guitar-heavy cover of fka Twigs’ lovesick ballad.

BANDCAMP / SPOTIFY / APPLE / SOUNDCLOUD

by Stevie Logan