It’s often difficult to parse the good from the bad in popular music. Streaming services make it nearly impossible to sift through the thousands of songs released on any given day. That’s why, here at Charted, we round up some of the latest hottest tracks. You’ll likely recognize a few names here and there, and other times, you might stumble upon your next obsession. Don’t worry, we’ll only serve you the cream of the crop – pop and R&B earworms so good that you’ll completely upend your weekly listening habits.
Here are 3 fresh songs to add to your playlist:
“Freedom” – David Archuleta
David Archuleta fits George Michael‘s “Freedom” like a leather glove. In his hands, he injects a fresh energy into the song that resonates through every part of our culture today. Production glimmers in the sun, and Archuleta’s voice yearns to be heard. He lets the world’s problems slip off his shoulders, as he steps back into the sunlight for a glorious, gospel moment. The choir behind him invigorates the lyrics, allowing for a soul-warming hallelujah moment.
Listen to “Freedom” below.
“Somewhere Above” – That Brunette
That Brunette‘s voice is a feather floating in a musical windstorm. With “Somewhere Above,” the singer-songwriter compiles blocky blips and bloops into a makeshift foundation, on which she builds vocals that ebb and flow in a swirling mass. “When I get thinking about the man I’d be,” she sings. “I feel him kicking somewhere in this new body.” Her lyrics are frozen in time. She pushes the song’s edges until they swell and pop in your eardrums. It’s addicting and wholly mesmerizing.
Listen to “Somewhere Above” below.
“Lost Your Faith” – Ava Max
Guitars screech to the heavens. Ava Max‘s voice flutters in the breeze, as she howls in her stunning fashion. “Lost Your Faith” fits within the confines of her anthemic catalog but feels darker, more sinister somehow. The production slithers and slinks in a way that’s rare for her these days. “I used to have you on your knees all night,” she sings, a seductive smile on her lips. “But now, you never pray.” Her words are like barbed wire wrapped around a thorny rose.
Listen to “Lost Your Faith” below.
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