MUST-HEAR NEW MUSIC: FOLIE, CENSORED DIALOGUE & MORE

New Music Fridays have become so overwhelming, so we’re highlighting five new releases from the pop underground every week that we think you shouldn’t miss.

“A01 divi rot” by Folie

“A01 divi rot” is the first solo release from the Chicago-based electronic artist in a few years, following last year’s releases as part of the duo whoTF.

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“TS MISSY” by Censored Dialogue

The second single from the Austin-based rapper's upcoming album Pyrex Housecat interpolates Missy Elliott’s “Werk It”.

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“Tila Tequila” by That Kid

“Tila Tequila” is underground pop icon That Kid back in peak form, a sugar rush of a song packed with well-timed soundbite samples from its namesake. It’s the second single from the upcoming project That Kid.

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“Lend Me Your Ears” by Chong the Nomad

Seattle’s Chong the Nomad is on a hot streak - “Lend Me Your Ears” is the third excellent single she’s released this year.

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“Bruise” by Rituals of Mine

The latest R&B single from Sacramento’s Rituals of Mine is a glitchy, ghostly bop about a tortured relationship.

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by Steven Logan