New Music Friday: Beyonce, Brittney Spencer, Tanner Adell, Reyna Roberts, Tiera Kennedy, Twenty One Pilots, Camila Cabello, and More

Queen Bey has finally released 'Cowboy Carter' with major collaborators, Twenty One Pilots released a new single from upcoming LP 'Clancy,' and independent artists give us some incredible hidden gems.

by Gabbi Calvert - Mar 29 2024
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This week's NMF is stacked, and has every genre, from country, to hip-hop, to psych rock. Fandom Daily has all the hottest tracks for your individual playlists, or for an incredible cross-genre journey. 

"BLACKBIIRD" - Beyoncé, Tanner AdellBrittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy, Reyna Roberts

Icon Beyoncé has fulfilled her promise of uplifting some of the most important Black voices in country music right now in her new LP Cowboy Carter. The queen delivered, especially on this track. Brittney Spencer, Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy, and Reyna Roberts are all icons in their own right, each dripping with immense talent and breaking barriers as Black women in the country world. This rendition of the timeless Beatles tune "Blackbird," is stunning, with layered harmonies and each woman featured on lines throughout the verses, bringing each of their beautiful vocal textures to a sonic feast.

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"Next Semester" - Twenty One Pilots

Ohio bred duo Twenty One Pilots are back with another single from their upcoming LP, Clancy. Bringing their signature alternative rock sound mixed with Tyler Joseph's classic rap flow, fans are sure to instantly attach to this release.

"Wind Up Missing You" - Tucker Wetmore

After a massive success on his viral release "Wine Into Whiskey," Wetmore is back with another smash, bringing his signature voice and style to a more heartfelt and wistful single, "Wind Up Missing You." With lyrics, "You look like waves on a sunset / And you can crash on me all night / You look like wine in a truck bed / A little what I’m doing for the rest of my life cause / You look like I’m done looking / But girl the hard truth is If this night don’t turn into two / You look like I’m gonna wind up missin’ you," Wetmore's lyricism and vocal shine equally, a testament to his undeniable talent.

"blooming" - BULLSHARK

BULLSHARK's debut single is a testament to the group's talent, as front Sissy Dinkle is able to perfectly blend ideas of shoegaze, soft indie-rock, and poetic lyricism to create a truly incredible sonic experience. The song's subject matter is vulnerable and personal to the artist, but also paints the story of the situation in a way any audience can feel.

 In an exclusive quote, Dinkle, the mind behind BULLSHARK, shares, “This song is dedicated to all the people who grew up feeling like they had to be someone else other than who they were to survive in their environment. You matter just as you are, and I hope this song helps you feel not so alone. ‘blooming’ has been out for a few days now, and I feel so loved by everyone’s responses to my song; it’s a little overwhelming! You all are the best, and I’m excited to find the right community through my music.” 

"AMAMA" - Crumb 

Psych rock unit Crumb is back with the title track from their next LP, AMAMA, breathing even more life into their already electric and eclectic sound. Longtime fans know the band's ability to take listeners on a journey through time with delicious synths, trippy lyrics, and otherwordly production, and the new track is no different. “AMAMA is dedicated to my namesake, my grandmother, whose voice is sampled throughout the song,” lead Lila Ramani shared. “A video sent to me over WhatsApp of her singing originally inspired the melody and ethos of the song, from which I built its glitchy, warped foundation. It’s a love song."

"I LUV IT" - Camila Cabello FEAT. Playboi Carti

Latin pop queen Cabello and rap star Playboi Carti team up for an irresistible and seductive new track "I LUV IT," treating fans of pop, rap, and Latin music alike to a fun cross-genre adventure.

"All She Wrote" - Thomas Goforth

Country riser Goforth is back with another strong single, "All She Wrote." Inspired by personal experiences and universal emotions, Goforth explains, "The idea for 'All She Wrote' came when we were trying to think of clever, catchy titles for a new song. What we didn't realize was that we were putting together a view of what someone's life looks like in the exact moment that they recognize they might've lost their forever person." The lyrics depict a raw and vulnerable situation in an acessible way, not something all songwriters can accomplish, while Goforth completes this with ease.

Lucas - 3kelves

3kelves new EP Lucas is a true testament to the artist's ability to fuse electro and indie-pop in a unique and fresh way, something not all artists can pull off. The EP is an upbeat indie pop meets electro collection. Lucas features music from his trips around the world where he meet his fellow producers in person after initially meeting them online during the pandemic from Discord Servers. 

"It Was Always You" - Carin León and Leon Bridges

León and Bridges collab on a bilingual track "It Was Always You," fusing delicious flavors of Latin music and soul.

"Split Screen" - Kings of Leon

Tennessee band Kings of Leon have returned with their signature sound intact, bound to please long time fans and new listeners alike. Whether you know the group from "Sex on Fire," or have continued to follow them, the new track is a steady, yet fantastic follow up to their prior work. In a press statement, the band shared, “We like this song. We thought the fans would like it too. ‘Split Screen’ may give people a little insight into the depth of the album, coming off of hearing ‘Mustang.'"

"What He’ll Never Have" - Dylan Scott

Scott returns fan favorite single "What He'll Never Have," off of his new LP Livin' My Best Life (Still)The LP is a fantastic representation of Scott's sound over the last year, and will be sure to create an even more successful path for the mainstay artist.

Photo Credit: @beyonce on Instagram.

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