Every week, we bring you #SOUNDCHECK — your destination for the best new music that hit the web over the course of the week. Because you should always be prepared when someone passes you that AUX cord. This week's roundup features 10 of our favorite emerging and established artists.
Demi Lovato skewers age gaps in dating on this spiky and moving rock track that’s already sparked extensive discussion among women online. (YouTube)
Blackpink masters maximalism on “Pink Venom,” which includes a Rihanna interpolation, ‘90s hip hop break, and a marching band-esque outro. (YouTube)
Anitta & Missy Elliott lean deep into the euphemisms on “Lobby,” a sparkling disco-lite track about kissing “from the roof to the lobby” — iykyk. (YouTube)
The National & Bon Iver continue their immaculate streak with their latest collaboration, a glitchy, pulsing track adorned with poetic songwriting. (YouTube)
Serpentwithfeet is the danciest he’s ever sounded on “I’m Pressed,” a distinct but welcome turn from his watery, soulful blues. (YouTube)
Skullcrusher’s Helen Ballentine is a master of delicate folk that whips up a storm of emotions. Her latest, “They Quiet The Room,” with its guitar and layered vocals, is no different. (YouTube)
We’ll be reciting Amindi’s great lyric: “Eye been on the prize like Ima f*ckin cyclops” for the rest of the year. (YouTube)
Lorem peeps: singer-songwriter Chloe George’s grungy, wind-in-your-hair pop needs to be on your radar. (YouTube)
Rising Aussie Elizabeth has a voice that hints of Robyn and Lana Del Rey — but her streaky, cinematic pop is uniquely hers. (YouTube)
Beautiful and cleansing Americana (in English and French) from Grammy-nominated singer Allison Rusell and Brandi Carlile. (YouTube)