From Billie Eilish to Becky Hill, we are being spoilt for choice this month
BY ELLA GAUCI, IMAGE BY WILLIAM DRUMM
As we gear up towards summer, things are definitely hotting up in the music industry. We’re getting ready to dance the sweaty nights away to some of these amazing new tracks from our favourite artists.
Last month, we saw new releases from the likes of girl in red and Jess Glynne. Let’s dive into what May has in store.
Charlotte Day Wilson – Cyan Blue
3 May
Charlotte Day Wilson’s highly-anticipated sophomore album Cyan Blue will mark a new era of collaboration and creative openness for the Toronto-born artist. With hauntingly beautiful vocals and impeccable production, Charlotte weaves together influences of gospel, soul, and R&B into a tapestry of introspection and wisdom.
Collaborating with producers like Leon Thomas and Jack Rochon, Wilson’s sonic expertise shines through 13 hypnotising tracks, exploring relationships and self-discovery with a panoramic focus.
Yaya Bey – Ten Fold
10 May
Yaya Bey’s upcoming studio album Ten Fold is a bold self-portrait from the New York R&B vocalist. With a mix of introspection and forward-looking themes, Yaya’s lyrical prowess shines over lush production from Corey Fonville, Karriem Riggins, and others. Through a stream-of-consciousness approach, they navigates themes of grief, growth, and resilience, creating a mesmerising masterpiece that resonates with fans of Erykah Badu, Solange, and Noname.
Billie Eilish – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT
17 May
Billie Eilish, the boundary-pushing pop sensation, will return to the music industry with her third studio album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT. Teaming up once again with her brother and sole collaborator, FINNEAS, the album is a bold exploration of sound and emotion. Eilish’s trademark blend of haunting vocals and innovative production shines through in this diverse yet cohesive collection of songs.
HIT ME HARD AND SOFT invites listeners on an intimate journey that hits them both lyrically and sonically. After speaking more about her sexuality earlier this year, Billie’s fans are hoping that this album will provide some sapphic bops.
girli – Matriarchy
17 May
girli, the alt-pop icon, will unveil her sophomore studio album Matriarchy later this month, marking a bold rebirth for the celebrated artist. Within this album music, girli ignites vital conversations on feminism, sexuality, and mental health, rewriting the rules of representation. Milly Toomey (AKA Girli) embraces vulnerability and courage, rooted in years of self-reflection and a refusal to be boxed in. From North London, she pioneers a new femininity, bold and unrestrained. You can read our interview with Milly in our April/May issue.
Jessica Wilde – Here Right Now
17 May
South London’s Jessica Wilde is back with a thought-provoking new single Here Right Now! Jessica says that Here Right Now “is a song for the times, in an age of everyone glued to their screens, missing the beauty of life all around, this is an anthem to wake and shake us up, to bring us back to the now!” This new single has dropped just as Jessica has begun to turn up the heat for her highly anticipated new album project dropping this summer…
Lloren – California Daydream
17 May
Lloren’s new single California Daydream features 80s-inspired rhythms and nostalgic pop emotions, depicting idealised love as a Hollywood fantasy. Known for having her tracks featured on shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Love Island, Lloren’s versatile vocals and emotional melodies highlight the allure and fleeting nature of perfect love. Produced by Charlie T, the song is both a celebration and critique of romanticised love.
Becky Hill – Believe Me Now?
31 May
Becky Hill, one of the most influential voices in dance music, will be returning to the dancefloor once again with her album Believe Me Now? With two consecutive BRIT Award wins and a massive UK and Ireland arena tour on the horizon, Becky has solidified her status as a boundary-breaking female artist. Believe Me Now? delves deeper into Hill’s passion for underground dance music and club culture, blending genres like drum ‘n’ bass, anthemic house, and techno with her powerhouse vocals. As an LGBTQIA artist, Hill continues to break barriers and redefine dance music’s landscape.
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