Johnny 2 Phones - Second Chance
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
Johnny 2 Phones is single-handedly saving 2020, and what better way to do it than releasing a seasonal bop that’s sure to have you grooving these holidays?
What feels like a culmination of an extreme takeoff of a career in the last few months, this dude is showing no signs of slowing down heading into the new year. Johnny 2 Phones has such a knack for writing infectious melodies that you can’t help but sing along to, and this song is the perfect display of that.
From the relatable songwriting about needing a ‘Second Chance’ with someone, to the undeniably smooth flows and wordplay, this one will be on repeat for more than just the Christmas season!
Lyrics That Stick:
“Tell me how to fix this
Tell me what the fix is
You the only thing
On my Christmas wish list”
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Mont Metri, Mayzin, & Dave Hirsh
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
Mont Metri, Mayzin, and Dave Hirsh… name a more iconic trio! This track is both extremely bouncy and catchy, while remaining jam-packed with memorable lines.
The mellow nature of the production is super smooth, all the way up to the reversal switch-up that feels like we were transporting through time! As if that wasn’t dreamy enough, Mayzin came correct with one of the cleanest verses we’ve heard all year over it. That low-tone melody and relaxed flow was super impressive. Plus, the amount of bars and compound rhyme schemes he hit throughout was undeniable! Give this one a listen ASAP.
Lyrics That Stick:
“Felt like it took me a eon
Trump the only face I wanna pee on”
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UPSAHL - Arizona
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
Phoenix-native UPSAHL brings us a full-on wave of nostalgia in her hometown anthem ‘Arizona.’ Releasing as the last song on her recent project ‘Young Life Crisis,’ it serves as the perfectly personal finale that tells you all you need to know about her as an artist!
Not only the the vulnerability A1 here, but the detail in the songwriting captures out attention completely. This is the type of song you can listen to and genuinely feel like you know the artist personally afterwards. UPSAHL has always had that natural ability to tell a story, and this one is just a further testament.
Once you hit play, you won’t be able to take your finger off repeat! Check it out anyway, though.
Lyrics That Stick:
“They told me I’m impossible
But maybe that’s my brand”
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Memoria XI - Never Let Go
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
One of our favorite and most exciting artists to watch this year is ending it off with a bang(er) on his latest, ‘Never Let Go.’ Memoria XI has impressed us on all cylinders with his mature cadence and ability to blend genres with ease.
Not to our surprise, this song is jam-packed with emotion and high level storytelling, amongst the overall catchiness! Memoria’s heavy-hitting vocals sound so smooth over the guitar riffs and deep percussion. This is one we’ll definitely have on repeat as the year comes to a close.
Lyrics That Stick:
“I shouldn’t blame you
But I do anyway
And when I see you
I feel like you’ll take away
All of this pain”
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ELI - Tears In The Morning
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
Digging this deep into something so real is no easy task when songwriting, but ELI seems to have that skill perfected lately. ‘Tears In The Morning’ tells a beautifully tragic story of giving everything you have to someone and still experiencing hurt.
The production sets a gorgeous tone on this song, with the smooth-toned guitar building into a mellow-electronic drop on the hook. All of that decorated with ELI’s emotionally-charged vocals provides such a soulful sound. Give this one a spin if you haven’t yet and let it wisp you away!
Lyrics That Stick:
“You don’t even notice I’m falling
Cause me falling means nothing to you”
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Beku San - Have My Back
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
Beku San might be the most exciting artist we’ve heard this year. From his lyrical ability to his overall energy on every song we’ve heard, this dude is not to be slept on!
‘Have My Back’ is the perfect banger to throw on if you need a hype-me-up song! Beku San’s vocal cadence is nuts… he’s going the type of hard you hear from someone who has something to prove. In and out of each pocket, it feels like he effortlessly can switch flows on a dime and deliver bars like it’s no big deal. Check this one out if you haven’t yet!
Lyrics That Stick:
“But at least you could have my back
I’ve been down and bad”
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Huey Mack - Never Been Good On My Own
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
An OG in the game teaming up with one of the hottest young artists right now? We already know it has to be a hit. Huey Mack and COTIS truly created something special with this one, bringing us back to a complete sense of nostalgia and emotion.
The blend of sounds here is super impressive. It’s like it draws a line between pop funk and alternative hip-hop the way the soulful production meets melodic flowing vocals! It’s the type of song you put on in your headphones and get brought back to a specific time in your life, letting yourself just reminisce and catch a vibe.
Props to Huey Mack and COTIS for this one! Check it out if you haven’t yet.
Lyrics That Stick:
“You got a hold of my heart
You got the tightest of grips”
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Aries - CONVERSATIONS
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
After what felt like a turning point in this artist’s career with the release of his last single, it looks like Aries isn’t slowing down anytime soon. As 2020 comes to close, he’s back again with all the momentum in the world and all the energy we needed!
Time and time again, Aries surprises us with his versatility and clear-cut sound. Not only is this song extremely catchy and unique, it carries such a maturity that feels like it came from a global artist who’s used to making hits! Honestly, that description won’t be too far off in the near future when talking about this dude. Check this one out ASAP!
Lyrics That Stick:
“Silence aching my bones with ya
Try me, sending good luck”
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The Kid LAROI & Juice WRLD - Reminds Me Of You
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
Man, as if 2020 wasn’t emotional enough already, the year’s most exciting artist to watch just put us in our feels yet again. The Kid LAROI teamed up with his late mentor Juice WRLD and delivered a song so vulnerable and personal, it’s hard to look away.
We can only imagine the pain of losing someone that close to you. LAROI writes about not being able to do little things that remind him of Juice in such a way that translates directly to our own feelings. That undeniable energy and emotion in his vocals just shows you how much he truly was hurting while writing each line.
When it’s all said and done, this dude may as well be labeled as a legend. Check this release out if you haven’t yet.
Lyrics That Stick:
“I can't play that song 'cause it reminds me of you
I can't watch that show 'cause it reminds me of you”
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Blxst - Chosen (feat. Ty Dolla $ign & Tyga)
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
As this quickly rising artist said himself on his new deluxe project, ‘I ain’t head one bad Blxst song!’ Nothing has been more true in our eyes recently, and this club anthem is no exception.
As Blxst continues his rise to the top of Rnb/Hip-hop stardom, it’s songs like this that people will look back on and claim they knew of him then. Getting major features from Dolla $ign and Tyga, it feels like we’re on the brink of this dude shattering his glass ceiling and becoming a household name.
This song is smooth, energetic, and flat-out groovy. Check it out along with the rest of the project if you haven’t yet!
Lyrics That Stick:
“Girl you chosen
Sign this NDA, no you can’t bring no phones in”
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Cheat Codes - Do It All Over (feat. Marc E. Bassy)
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
When it comes to listening and singing along to this masterpiece, we’re going to ‘Do It All Over’ again and again until we’re sick of it! Cheat Codes has continued to bridge the gap between festival EDM and mainstream pop in such a way that’s both unique and so dang smooth.
Grabbing that Marc E. Bassy feature for this track feels like the perfect decision. His undeniably energetic style matches beautifully with the celebratory undertones and stadium-worthy drops.
We can’t wait to see what 2021 holds for this impressive trio! Check this one out if you haven’t.
Alexi Blue - Lifetime (feat. Justin Starling)
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
If you have yet to hop on the Alexi Blue bandwagon, you better do so before it’s too full! The way this Los Angeles-native has been coming in 2020 looks to be a sure-fire for making it big, especially after this song.
Alexi Blue carries such a warm, full sound in her voice. When she comes in on the initial hook, it’s like a wave of energy and soul crashing into our ears! As if that wasn’t enough, one of our other favorite artists right now, Justin Starling, hops in and absolutely eats up that verse. From the overall arrangement of this track to the energy it emits, it’s sure to be on repeat for awhile to come!
Lyrics That Stick:
“I’ll always be two steps ahead
But I work like I’m behind”
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Conor Matthews - fool’s elegy (EP)
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
If 2020 has shown any bright spots, it’s these past three singles from Conor Matthews just absolutely soothing our souls to no end. Releasing the newest one into a 3-track EP, ‘fool’s elegy,’ it feels like a beautiful snapshot into this talented artist’s recent relationships and ventures in finding love.
It’s not common we can truly connect on this type of level with a body of work. Conor Matthews has just always had a way of writing songs so personally raw and relatable, and this project was no exception. Not to mention how flat-out smooth and soulful his voice always comes through, creating an automatic sense of emotion and vulnerability right off the bat.
Do yourself a favor and check this EP out if you haven’t yet. We’ll have it on repeat for awhile to come!
Favorite Song: Loves Me Lonely
Lyrics That Stick:
”She loves me lonely
I know she’ll never be my only”
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MNYS - IAFM
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
MNYS is someone you need to keep an eye out for this next year. After a year of consistent, high-quality releases that never seemed to miss, it feels like a foundation for what will be an impressive career for this young artist!
‘IAFM’ is a beautiful anthem for everyone out there who’s felt like they’ve become a victim to overthinking (which is most of us)! Not to mention how incredibly smooth MNYS’ vocals hit over that silky guitar and simplistic production arrangement. Everything from the vulnerability in the verses to the catchiness of the hook is perfect! Check this one out if you haven’t yet.
Lyrics That Stick:
“Last stand, I'm holding up these bones
Why does it feel I'm my own ghost?”
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Adrian Garza - Loveless
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
If you want an example of an artist who’s leading the way with their consistency and work ethic, look to Adrian Garza! This dude has been on a killing spree in 2020, and with the release of his latest EP, ‘Closure Was Necessary,’ he’s definitely making a statement.
The song ‘Loveless’ really caught our attention right away. Garza has always been one to showcase his versatility, and this one specifically incorporates a pop funk sound similar to that of The Weeknd, Bazzi, or even a Justin Timberlake! Either way, it’s clear to see how well he’s been able to mold into his own sound and draw from so many different inspirations.
Give this whole project a listen, we promise you won’t be disappointed!
Lyrics That Stick:
“So far away
It’s so hard to take
I know I hurt you in the hardest ways”
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The Millennial Club - girls that ain’t u
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
After releasing three singles in the past few months, The Millennial Club is at it again with the soulful hits and three new songs to round off their new EP, ‘summer nights.’ From it, the song ‘girls that ain’t u’ not only caught our attention, but is now our new hopeless romantic’s anthem for the holiday season!
The sheer emotion and vulnerability in the songwriting is always a standout for these guys. This song has such a cool story attached, and one that we admittedly can relate to more than we’d like! Not to mention how flat out smooth the song sounds, providing such a calm and solemn vibe for us on this Tuesday night. Give this one and the rest of the project a listen right away!
Lyrics That Stick:
“I’ve been wasting my time
On girls that ain’t you”
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PmBata - Ghosted Me (feat. Rozei)
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
What do you get when you take a powerhouse vocalist and blend numerous genres together into one ultimate vibe? You get PmBata and his illustrious catalog that never disappoints! This new one, ‘Ghosted Me,’ is exactly what we needed right now, and the perfect bop for your Monday blues.
The best part about this track is how relatable it is! For everyone who’s been ‘ghosted’ at some point, PmBata hits the nail on the head with this one. His ability to write songs so personal never fails to allow us to connect on such a real level. Not to mention how flat-out wavy this song is with the alternative rock feel and stadium-like instrumentation!
From the infectious melodies, to the relatable songwriting, to the fire appearance from Rozei, this song should be everywhere in no time. Check it out ASAP!
Lyrics That Stick:
“Are you happy you’re dead to me
You did the most
Pardon my memory
You did the most”
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mike. - little more time
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
When it comes to reminiscing on the good old days with your best friends, don’t we all wish we had a ‘little more time’ to appreciate them in the moment? The sheer nostalgia and emotion in this new mike. track is beautiful.
As that guitar strums slowly and mike. pleads for a ‘little more time,’ we truly felt it to the core. When the beat then drops it feels like a wave of energy washing over us, and we can’t help but sing along! Especially on that last hook with the choir and guitar solo creating layers of sonic goodness. Check this one out ASAP!
Lyrics That Stick:
“What I would give
To be on the other side
For another night’
With you again”
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lilspirit - Serpent
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
If lilspirit hasn’t been on your radar this year, where have you been?! This dude has yet to miss on a song, and this new one is no exception.
What we love about lilspirit is how innovative and futuristic his sound is. It’s unlike anything we’ve really heard, yet he still incorporates such a wide variety of styles and genres into his songwriting and vocal delivery. The amount of beautiful layers and harmonies throughout this song is enough to have you singing along the first time through!
It’s going to be so fun watching this dude continue blowing up! Check this one out ASAP if you haven’t yet.
Lyrics That Stick:
“She's a demon with the face of a diva
So when she tells you she's in love, don't believe her”
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Landon Cube - 21
By: Trevor Siebold IG/Twitter: @barelytrev
Sun-dried guitar, live-room percussion, and Landon Cube’s naturally soothing vocals? It’s already a hit. ‘21’ is the perfect song to wrap up 2020 to with a smile on your face and good vibes in the air.
Our only complaint with this one is that we wish it was longer! Sitting at just over 2 minutes, we guess it’ll just have to be on repeat all week! Landon Cube has never been one to lack on the versatility front… it’s like every avenue he goes down comes out the other side sounding like gold. Just try to listen to this one and not sing along by the end of it. You won’t be able to!
Lyrics That Stick:
“I’ve been going through changes
And I can’t wait to tell you
Face to face”