Every day, millions of tunes spin our planet round. Each Friday, however, we get a taste of all those new musical releases that will make those never-ending weekends of study or work more pleasant and easier to handle.
As we start a new decade, it is interesting to see which artists make a comeback, and which ones come out of the blue to conquer our hearts. We here at The Oswegonian are also embarking on new musical beginnings, now expanding our horizons to new international musical releases that the people of Oswego should try out.
Starting the journey in the European continent is Spanish DJ and record producer Danny Avila (“End Of The Night”). Avila’s new single, “Beautiful Girls,” is a remake of Jamaican Sean Kingston’s (“Fire Burning”) groundbreaking hit single of the same name. As readers might recall, the song is an ode to Kingston’s love, whom he persuades to ignore those who tell her she is not attractive. However, this new version takes a 180-degree turn in terms of the sound and beat. While getting rid of the infamous reggae-influenced beat that brought Kingston’s hit to life, this remake brings a new perspective when it comes to Eurodance, a European dance music style. The track is not electronic to the point where it restricts certain musical likes, and therefore it is suitable for a wide range of preferences.
Continuing along in our international journey this week is German singer and songwriter Michael Schulte (“Falling Apart”). Schulte’s new single, “Keep Me Up,” has a mixture of his traditional chill and melodic sound along with a sound that can easily remind listeners of a Caribbean-like beat. When it comes to the lyrics, the singer is trying to convey a new lover, whom the singer just met on a night out, to never forget him. The tune would fit best in a late-night environment, although that is just a question of preference.
Rounding out this week’s international trip is the Australian breakout star Tones and I (“Dance Monkey”). Her new single, “Never Seen The Rain,” is slowly peaking in her home country’s charts. Unlike the flirtatiousness that engulfs her first hit single, this one seems to be more on the nostalgic end. In terms of the lyrics, the singer appeals to listeners’ fear of failure, inviting them to get out of their comfort zone and try new things in life. This can be exemplified in the track’s verses “You’re just coasting by, coasting by/ ‘Cause nothing seems to mind ya,” where the artist argues that, if it seems easy, it’s because one is not trying hard enough or has to change some things around.
Just like that, our first weekly musical journey around the globe comes to an end. It will be interesting to see if any of the international hits that we take a look at here make their way to our domestic music charts.
Image from DANNY AVILA via YouTube
