Playlist of the week #258

Music news

Here is the weekend playlist, in which the WECB France editorial staff looks back on their favorites and discoveries of the week!

The weekend playlist can also be streamed!

JJ Wilde – Hands

Canadian singer JJ Wilde is back with a deliciously lascivious single titled “Hands”. Let yourself be carried away by its unforgettable chorus.

Therapy? – Woe

Northern Irish alternative rock band Therapy? used artificial intelligence to pose images on “Woe”, their new single. It is part of Hard Cold Fire, their new studio album.

Dead Chic – Good God

Discover the music video for “Good God”, the concluding track from The Venus Ballroom, new EP from the French rock group Dead Chic. With a twilight atmosphere that the Pixies would not have denied, this dark title still presents a glimmer of hope. Don’t miss them on tour across France this November.

Robert Finley – Waste of Time

Take a few minutes of your time to listen to “Waste Of Time”, the new single by Robert Finley, with a heavy groove, carried by strong brass instruments. A perfect song to celebrate the release of his new album, Black Bayou, released on October 27.

Lysistrata–Horns

Hit the road with Lysistrata, an alternative rock trio from Saint-Laurent. “It’s a song that speaks of freedom and unity,” they declare. This is also the first extract from their next album, details of which have not yet been revealed. To be continued !

Manolo Redondo – Shirt Off

As the release of Dam Gonna Break approaches, scheduled for November 17, Manolo Redondo offers you an adventure somewhere between folk and rock, with the track entitled “Shirt Off”. Openly influenced by America and the writings of Edward Abbey, this contemplative title celebrates wilderness.

Bar Italia – worlds greatest emote

London experimental rock band Bar Italia are celebrating the release of their new album, The Twits. Wait before their concerts in Rennes on November 9 and in Paris on the 11th (at the Pitchfork Festival) with “worlds greatest emoter”, a rhythmic and bittersweet alternative track, with nuanced good humor.

USA Nails – Feel Worse

Let’s stay in London to listen to the frenetic rage of the noise-rock group USA Nails. In 10 years of existence, they have been able to forge a raw and strong sound, which is found on the single “Feel Worse”. A title announcing a new album of the same name, scheduled for March 22, 2024.

Tkay Maidza – Won One

The singer and rapper navigating between hip hop and electro Tkay Maidza is back in action with a new album entitled Sweet Justice. Discover his phrasing and vocal abilities on the rhythmic and nuanced “Won One”, his latest single.

If you missed the previous playlist, find it here

Staff

Written by

Christopher Johnson

Christopher Johnson is a dedicated writer and key contributor to the WECB website, Emerson College's student-run radio station. Passionate about music, radio communication, and journalism, Christopher pursues his craft with a blend of meticulous research and creative flair. His writings on the site cover an array of subjects, from music reviews and artist interviews to event updates and industry news. As an active member of the Emerson College community, Christopher is not only a writer but also an advocate for student involvement, using his work to foster increased engagement and enthusiasm within the school's radio and broadcasting culture. Through his consistent and high-quality outputs, Christopher Johnson helps shape the voice and identity of WECB, truly embodying its motto of being an inclusive, diverse, and enthusiastic music community.