MUST-HEAR NEW MUSIC: ZACH BENSON, NINA TECH & 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.

music for you and your friends by Zach Benson

The long awaited third album from Richmond, VA’s Zach Benson follows five promotional singles and marks a new peak for the pop singer-songwriter.

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“Talk Much” by Nina Tech

The Chicago rapper returns for her first release in over a year with a steamy, catchy single.

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“Me Ti Gi” by Tommy Bravos

Continuing a strong run of singles leading up to his new EP dropping next week, “Me Ti Gi” is Tommy Bravos’ first song with lyrics sung in Greek.

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“Close Encounter” by oipeee! & Fairys

Chicago’s Fairys teams up with oipeee! for a catchy single that mixes Fairys’ pop-punk leanings with a wistful piano lead line.

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“The Curious Case of the Venus Star.” by Sev7en Taylor

This surprise release from Sev7en Taylor is the rapper’s first release of 2024, a laid back victory lap that continues some of the alien imagery from 2023’s The Qliphoth album.

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by Steven Logan