MUST-HEAR NEW MUSIC: AMIRA JAZEERA, DRAMA MOTH & 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.

“Still Thinkin’ Bout Me” by Amira Jazeera

Fresh off of opening for Tei Shi in Chicago, the Palestinian Pop Princess is back with her second single of 2024, a crackling R&B dance kiss-off and early contender for song of the summer 2024.

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“jaded” by Drama Moth

The Chicago fantasy pop duo follows up their GrimesAI assisted single from last month with a piano-led ballad.

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“Shades” by Asht6n

With her third single, electropop newcomer Asht6n slows it down a bit while interpolating the classic “Sunglasses at Night”.

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“Phases” by Dunedogs

This month’s installment in Dunedogs’ year-long project to release music with every new moon is yet another supremely catchy pop-rock anthem.

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“Red Flags” by Jxckson

Half spoken-word and half hooks, “Red Flags” is the A-side of a double single that is the Austin, TX artist’s final release as Jxckson.

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by Steven Logan