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New Series: Moonlxte Melodies is back with a new series- Song of the Day. Every day we’ll be recommending a new song on our social media, and every week we’ll drop a quick article about the 7 songs for the week. You can also find all the songs on our playlist here, and add them to your own playlists!

By Ben Leshan

Source: @fakemink

Reminders- Deante’ Hitchock feat. Childish Major, 6lack, Anna Field

Deante’ Hitchock is one of the best storytellers in modern rap music. On this track, he works with two of his best Atlanta contemporaries, Childish Major and 6lack. All 3 artists deliver reflective, emotional verses about the meaning of close family relationships and the concept that “there ain’t no shame in being afraid and still trying”, with soulful, dancing vocals from Anna Field giving shape to the track through the choruses and backing vocals.

Fake Friends- 42 Dugg

Detroit rapper 42 Dugg has been one of the hardest, most consistent rappers in the game since he exploded onto the scene in 2020. On “Fake Friends” he’s at his best, flowing over heavy, Detroit style drums, his voice echoing as he drops a number of memorable punchlines.

Good Girl- Paris Paloma

British singer Paris Paloma’s “Good Girl” is multilayered, a raw expression of pain and self-judgment grounded in a defiant feminine resolution to celebrate and affirm herself, with lyrics that are worthy of standalone praise, but in sonic context, where Paloma sounds something like Florence Welch in a more electronic production environment, the words come to life.

The Great Divide- Noah Kahan

“The Great Divide”, the debut single for Kahan’s upcoming album of the same name, in many ways is a continuation of his Stick Season era, mostly in terms of sound, bringing back the kind of instrumentation that broke him into the mainstream, and maintaining the sublime vocals and intricate songwriting that made him such an important artist to begin with. It is a new moment though, and it feels like Kahan is ready to take off and create a new world for his fans to get lost in.

Cutting Board- Anna Justen

Rising indie artist Anna Justen’s “Cutting Board” shows off strong songwriting chops and catchy production full of subtle ear candy. The song is built on guitar chords that get you in a groove and lyrics that make you visualize the way Justen’s experience, like the image of a “cutting board turned to driftwood in my sink”. Overall, this is a thoughtful, well-crafted song concept executed to deliver replay value.

Anesthesia- Aries

Aries is always remarkably consistent, and he delivered a cohesive vision on his new album GLASS JAW. “Anesthesia” is an example of his best work, melding influences from emo rap to pop punk. He displays growth as an immensely talented producer, creating suspense and an immense sonic payoff when the beat drops, his vocals are on point, and his songwriting feels less shrouded in metaphors and more open than ever before.

Milk & Honey .- fakemink

21-year-old London rapper fakemink is one of THE names to know in underground hip hop right now. He’s been breaking into the mainstream in a major way, and his new self-produced seven track project The Boy who cried Terrified . is taking him to the next level. “Milk & Honey” is a great example of his ear for production that stands out in the modern scene, taking influences from Cloud Rap and mid-2010s Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti and Future production.

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