Haven't been checking out any new releases in a while since I've been getting so many things to listen to in the mail. That's gonna last a while longer, so if I wanna post something in here (and for inexplicable reasons, I do want to. Is anyone even reading? ... *crickets*) then I have to come up with something else.
Here's what I'm listening to this evening:
Tove Styrke - Kiddo
Second album by Swedish electropop artist Tove Styrke. Tove is a nordic girl's name, Styrke means "strength".
Pretty catchy album on the first spin. Lot's of variety between the songs. They all felt very individually distinguishable, with their own little sonic flourishes and ways of handling a solid pop melody and beat. Tove doesn't have the most unique singing voice ever, but she's got enough attitude and skill that it serves her well. I feel like this one is pretty solid. I might end up thinking pretty highly of it with subsequent listens. Definitely need to check out her other album(s).
A random track from the album:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Haff_Bawmpo
Katy B - Little Red
Soooooooo smooth.
I love the vibe of this album. It's this very poppy/dancey R&B pop thing with some quite catchy songs and, not least, just that slightly melancholy slow jam vibe that I love so much in a good dance album. Like Kylie's "Fever" album.
100% certain that this one will grow on me like a fungus.
A random track from the album:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REFzovTWGxU