Our picks from this week’s favorite new releases features new music from Claire Connors, Zola Simone and Tomas., tmdistant and Cole Calico and wishlane.

Claire Connors – t-shirt

Claire Connors is a hopeless romantic in her new song “t-shirt”. In this pop ballad, Claire confesses her love for someone. “I love all the little things / Snow on the dashboard with all your rings / Your t-shirt in the rain smells like you and coffee stains / I love you so I’m just gonna say it / You’ve always been my favorite.” Claire’s soft but determined vocals along the acoustic instrumental make this song beautiful. Listen to this song while you’re thinking about someone you love or with your partner on date night. Claire Connors’ “t-shirt” is a vulnerable ballad that teaches us to be bold and appreciate our loved ones. 

Zola Simmons – Pirouette (feat Tomas.)

Zola Simone and Tomas. brings the feel-good vibes in their new song “Pirouette”. In this indie pop song, Zola sings about hanging out with her partner. “She only want me in the nighttime / Weed, smoking off the high rise / I ain’t thinking ‘bout anything else but us.” Zola and Tomas’. Harmonized vocals over the jazzy pop instrumental make this song a banger. Listen to this song in the car at max volume with the windows down for ultimate carefree vibes. Zola Simone and Tomas’. “Pirouette” is a fun summer bop that we’ll keep on repeat.

tmdistant – west end wedding

tmdistant is the best man in his new song “west end wedding”. In this alternative song, he sings about his complicated friends-with-benefits relationship. “Talk like you know me / We don’t talk like we’re homies / But we in bed like we homies / Used to kiss when we lonely / Every time when you failing the talking stage / I’m always there when you need a shoulder and a wage.” tmdistant’s bold vocals with the electric pop-inspired instrumental makes this song a hit. Listen to this song in your room while dancing for ultimate main character energy. tmdistant’s “west end wedding” is a catchy alternative bop that’s sure to stay stuck in our heads. 

Cole Calico (feat. wishlane) – Bad Excuse

Cole Calico and wishlane only came up with a “Bad Excuse” in their new song. In this unconventional pop song, Cole and wishlane sing about hiding from an ex. “There’s something running at me in the shape of you / And when it hit me, I fell so hard I spit out the truth / Had me searching for nothing, I didn’t have a clue / I couldn’t come up with anything but a bad excuse.” Cole’s delicate vulnerable vocals and wishlane’s deep, raspy vocals mesh well with the intricate guitar-driven instrumental. Listen to this song in the park on a hot summer day or while doing Sunday chores. Cole Calico and wishlane’s “Bad Excuse” is a banger that will shake the alternative pop scene. 

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