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Share Some Singles!

As a New Year's Resolution, I've made sure to be much less lax when it came to checking out new music. I ended 2016 with too many 2016 left in my Spotify library without a single play to their name. So lately I've been checking out a lot of singles from new artists, and keeping up with new singles in general. So I thought of the idea of a series of lists, possibly monthly, where I compile a list of new singles that piqued my ear. I'll mostly be focusing on less obvious artists, but almost anything's game! I'll even add suggestions from other people!
1Nnamdi Ogbonnaya
let gO Of my egO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_ixnVLgVJI

Probably the best single I've found from my efforts. It's an absolute banger that fans of people like Chance The Rapper and D.R.A.M. will love: that silly, happy, charasmatic kinda rap shit.

His album, DROOL, is coming out March 3rd
2Jay Som
The Bus Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkzyMlWojhM

I first heard of Som from an article talking about 11 artists to watch out for in 2017 (it's where I got some of the artists you'll find on this list) Coincidentally, this track came out like two days after this song and the announcement of her debut record on Polyvinyl Records. I'm definitely going to be keeping an eye for her because this track is a sweet little cut. Her soft vocals and the lyrics are definitely the highlight for me.

Her album, Everybody Works, is out March 10th.

Here's the mentioned article: http://www.vinylmeplease.com/magazine/11-artists-watch-2017/
3CuckooLander
Beating Myself Up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg63MYCqoRI

(this single is from 2016, but it's new to me, so whatev)

The first half of this track is really beautiful. The plucked strings and piano really work wonders with her vocals. The second half goes into a more rock-ish, common style that may not stack up to the first half's simple beauty, but is still an interesting direction the song goes in and is fun in itself.
4Vagabon
The Embers

https://youtu.be/zTo_Dsa8ijM

It's a bit of a typical indie rock track, but I enjoyed nonetheless. Her vocals at moments remind me of a tamer Frances Quinlan (bold claims, I know), and her lyrics got something to chew on in them.

Infinite Worlds is out Feb. 24
5Delicate Steve
Cartoon Rock

https://youtu.be/2kZtjbWaZKk

It may just be a 2 minute instrumental track, but I still found it to be quite memorable. It probably has a lot to do with the guitar work, especially the tone. It's just so textured! The sheer vividness that comes from the guitar and the analog synths at the end of the track fit really make the name fit; the track is like some kind of exaggeration of rock music.

This Is Steve is out Jan. 27
6Trophy Dad
Louis Sachar

https://trophydad.bandcamp.com/

This track isn't too crazy, but I feel that other people will probably enjoy it more than me. Besides, as it says on the track's Bandcamp page (lined above), all the proceeds made from the track will go to the Dane County Rape Crisis Center. I might as well get the word out. Still some decent enough bedroom pop/rock.
7Gold Connections
New Religion

https://gold-connections.bandcamp.com/track/new-religion

I found this track because Will Toledo produced, and it's the kind of track you'd expect the lead singer of Car Seat Headrest would have his hand in. It's a solid indie rock track with a nice progression and some passionate vocals. I have a feeling about these guys, so I'm gonna make sure to keep an eye on them

Their self-titled debut EP comes out March 31
8The Velveteins
Don't Yah Feel Better

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOoy8dDFNxE

It's just a simple, sweet little guitar pop track. Yes Velveteins, I do feel better :]

Their debut album, Slow Wave, has no set release date, but It's coming sometime this year
9Princess Nokia
Tomboy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH-LyInSNYw

another track that came out last year, but see 3

It's a pretty sweet banger boi. Her voice is a bit small (does that make sense) to make this track as hard as it could be, but the charisma is undeniable.
10Ethan Ives
300 Story Hotel

https://ethanives.bandcamp.com/track/300-floor-hotel

(pretend this is 8) Speaking of Car Seat Headrest, the guitarist posted this up yesterday. I don't know if it counts as a single, but it still has got me thinking that a solo album from him would be great. Some nice acoustic guitar playing and some interesting lyrics.
11Dot Hacker
C-Section

Suggested by Rowan5215

https://youtu.be/F9veqdpnBVE

"C-section would be my main rec, it's the side project of the current lead guitarist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers but they play music I can vaguely describe as kind of like a funky Radiohead. album's out in about a week"
12The Flaming Lips
How??

Suggested By Rowan 5215

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unLnJvzf-So

"How?? is also some great psychedelia to kick off the year"
13Spiral Stairs
Dance (Cry Wolf)

Suggested By Rowan5215

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le8nQjXRkiA

"also Spiral Stairs, which is the side project of a guy from Pavement is sounding really cool, I'm not a Pavement guy at all but the list of guest stars on this album is absolutely insane - Matt Berninger, Kevin Drew and Jason Lytle just for starters"
14Laura Marling
Soothing

Suggested By TheBoneyKing

https://youtube.com/watch?v=eCS4OTgaHeM

""Soothing" is a slick and somewhat mysterious art pop/chamber pop song, check out the sensual, latex-filled music video too"
15Wild Fire

Suggested By TheBoneyKing

https://youtube.com/watch?v=0EUdZFcq-QE

"Wild Fire" is a gorgeous folk song with great lyrics

Her new album, Semper Femina, is out Marth 10th
16Georgia
Feel It

Suggested by Sinternet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9l-LFNXtp4
17Clarence Clarity
Vapid Feels Are Vapid

Suggested by VaxXi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmO0H0N9yXc
18SOHN
Hard Liquor

Suggested By VaxXi

https://youtu.be/m0uxavVdhco

Rennen is out now!
19Taylor McFerrin
Postpartum

Suggested By Cygnatti

(nu-jazz)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoaSSpWTEE0
20Childish Gambino
Redbone

Suggested By Cygnatti

(soul/funk)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp7eSUU9oy8
21Leonard Cohen
You Want It Darker

Suggested By Cygnatti

(singer/songwriter)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0nmHymgM7Y
22The Hermit Kings
Cashing In

Suggested By Cygnatti

(indie rock)

https://youtu.be/J2DWlstCvts
23Joanna Newsom
Make Hay

Suggested By Cygnatti

(folk/art pop)

https://youtu.be/eGoqZ4zWSsg
24Rihanna
Love On The Brain

Suggested by Cygnatti

(old school r&b/doo-wop)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RyInjfgNc4
25Leon Vynehall
Midnight on Rainbow Road

Suggested By Cygnatti

(house)

https://soundcloud.com/platform/leon-vynehall-midnight-on-rainbow-road-boiler-room-debuts
26Kanye West
Wolves

Suggested by Cygnatti

(art pop/alt r&b)

https://youtu.be/LsA84bXrBZw?t=65
27Granddaddy
Evermore

Suggested By SandwichBubble

https://youtu.be/QX34Qhmto0Y

"They're finally putting out a new album this year, so I'm pretty excited for that. Good single."

Last Place is out March 3rd
28Michael Chapman
Memphis in Winter

Suggested By SandwichBubble

https://youtu.be/S7VzAq_8G0M

"1970s folk guitarist is putting out a new album for his 50th anniversary. If this song is any indication, it'll be great."

50 is out January 20th
29Foxygen
On Lankershim

Suggested By dreamgazing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-DM0TThIhM

Hang is out January 20th
30Warganization
In The World

Suggested by JDoberman

https://youtu.be/QZDZ0P-PCGQ

Side A of a single
31Might Not Be So Hard

Suggested By JDoberman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKU7evx9hYU

Side B of a single

(I had no idea this was a user project! Sounds great, very professional-sounding)
32easyFun
Monopoly

Suggested by p4p

https://youtu.be/U0dT0BujwAU

"the most normal sounding PC music tune is actually one of the best singles in 2016"
33Grouper
Paradise Valley

Suggested by p4p

https://grouper.bandcamp.com/album/paradise-valley

"I don't want to ruin both songs (Headache/I'm Clean Now) with unnecessary explanations so if u like her music u wont be dissapointed but if u never heard any of her works i think the singles are a good starting point to get into"
34Whom
demo numero uno

Suggested by SteveOffProbation

www.whomcore.bandcamp.com
35Xiu Xiu
Jenny Gogo

Suggested by dreamgazing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMT6MsA3ut8

"freaky noise pop that gets me hyped for their upcoming record."

FORGET is out Feb. 10 (what leak?)
36Sepultura
I Am The Enemy

Suggested by ScuroFantasma

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pCEe44CgyAM
37NAO
Bad Blood

Suggested by FullOfSounds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7vHqhRXZpY
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