Our favorite new releases of the week features new music from DC The Don, Lauren Sanderson, BETWEEN FRIENDS and Sarah Barrios.

DC The Don – Hate Being Lonely

DC The Don recently dropped his first single of the year, “Hate Being Lonely”. In this groovy melodic banger, DC the Don sings about his girlfriend being too needy for his fast lifestyle. “Tell me when you need and when you want me / You’re too drunk, now you hate being lonely / I got what you need and, babe, it’s on me / I pull up, I got some more drank on me”. DC’s vocals over a bass-boosted sunny instrumental and a catchy chorus make this song one you’ll have on repeat. Blast this song on your way to the beach or at an outside party for ultimate summer vibes. DC the Don is in a league of his own with “Hate Being Lonely”.

Lauren Sanderson – hope ur doing well somewhere

Lauren Sanderson wishes their ex nothing but the best in their new song “hope ur doing well somewhere”. In this poetic song, Lauren raps and sings over an acoustic instrumental. “I can set a boundary without explaining sh*t / I’ll love you from a distance girl wherever that is / And I hope you’re doing well somewhere.” At the end of the song, there’s a monologue of Lauren sending encouraging words to anyone going through a breakup. Listen to this song when you’re heartbroken over someone to lift your spirits. Lauren Sanderson expresses her heartbreak and wisdom in “hope ur doing well somewhere”.

BETWEEN FRIENDS – Bruise

BETWEEN FRIENDS released their new single “Bruise” from their upcoming debut album. In this pop song, the duo sings about giving too much energy to someone who’s not reciprocating. “I’ve been running in circles / You’re bruising up my heart, and I wanna show you/I’ll say it like / “Please stay cause I really want you to want me / You say, “Okay, I really want you to want me”.” Savannah and Brandon’s sweet harmonies with the dainty instrumental make this song a bop. Listen to this song on a sunny spring day or whenever you catch yourself longing for someone. BETWEEN FRIENDS bruises their hearts in the name of love in “Bruise”.

Sarah Barrios – Talk!Talk!Talk!

Sarah Barrios calls out people who treat them badly in “Talk!Talk!Talk!”. In this pop-rock banger, Sarah sings about ignoring her haters. “Cause all you do is talk talk talk / Wastin’ your breath on me / You must be hiding from yourself / And all I hear is blah blah blah.” Sarah’s powerful vocals with the electric pop-rock instrumental and bold lyrics make this song a hit. The adlibs near the bridge of the song that is from her haters’ gossip add a playful aspect. Listen to this song during a dance party by yourself for ultimate main character vibes. Sarah Barrios gives a message to her haters in “Talk!Talk!Talk!”.

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