New Music Round-Up: Niall Horan, Craig David, Nick Jonas and More

Singles

Niall Horan - 'Too Much To Ask'

https://open.spotify.com/track/3hRZsdTF5uyGA2uhNqEuhm

'Too Much To Ask' is the beautiful third single from Niall's solo debut Flicker. A gorgeous, piano-led ballad about getting over heartbreak, with the singer's lovely vocals even managing to make a broken heart sound romantic. Produced by Greg Kurstin, the 'Slow Hands' singer says it's "a very special song" to him and one of his favourites on the album, which is out October 20th.

Craig David - 'Heartline'

https://open.spotify.com/track/4ioNqWWd8Ivz4bLfrn3bBN

He's back! 'Heartline' is a brilliant, bouncy tropical anthem and the lead single from Craig David's just-announced new album The Time Is Now. His voice sounds as incredible as ever here, and the sweet melody is just screaming to be a huge sing-along moment at his legendary TS5 shows.

Jessie Ware - 'Alone'

https://open.spotify.com/track/6oH2hy85hq65VeOvKbV0sB

Can Jessie Ware do any wrong? It doesn't seem like it, as she releases the third incredible song from her new album Glasshouse this week with 'Alone'. Following the singles 'Midnight' and 'Selfish Love', the new track is a gorgeous ballad that sees her giving into true love across a truly romantic soundscape.

Lorde - 'Homemade Dynamite' [Remix] (feat. Khalid, Post Malone and SZA)

https://open.spotify.com/track/7rdUtXasA973gmrr2Xxh3E

This. Is. Amazing. Lorde enlists the help of Khalid, Post Malone and SZA for the truly brilliant remix of her already-amazing 'Homemade Dynamite' for the next Melodrama single. Between the four artists' talents, the song elevates to exceptional new highs and sounds refreshed rather than diluted, which is always the danger with remixes.

Nick Jonas - 'Find You'

https://open.spotify.com/track/77dwRzKegOkVtlHajKnDCb

Well, this is just lovely. Nick Jonas departs from the bass-heavy electro sound of 'Close' for his new single 'Find You', a gorgeous tune that is lyrically actually quite sad but his laidback delivery makes it an easy breezy sing-along and the production is so effortlessly lush you just want to be driving the car with the top down on a sunny day. Think Miley's 'Malibu' but not exactly.

Tove Styrke - 'Mistakes'

https://open.spotify.com/track/0sZfuG1rArPovx9CdZ40vZ

Yes! Yes! Yes! Tove Styrke follows up the Song of the Summer-worthy 'Say My Name' with this fliratious bop about the temptation that comes with a new lover, and it's just amazing. If you're not already familiar then we encourage you to get to know her, as she's making some of the best pop out right now.

Leo Kalyan - 'Temptation'

https://open.spotify.com/track/7h3b0GAt8ia28jHStMGr7X

Leo Kalyan turns up the heat and the tempo on this sexy, dance floor-ready bop. 'Temptation' is a slick, low-key banger rather than in-your-face though, keeping its cool thanks to the singer's always-brilliant melodies and that voice. We love it!

JP Cooper & Stormzy - 'Momma's Prayers'

https://open.spotify.com/track/1KpPUihIH2BwQ28tIqWszw

A collaboration we didn't expect but are so glad it's happened: JP Cooper and Stormzy's ode to their mums is absolutely lovely, just like the rapper's not-often-heard singing voice which can be heard on this one.

CupcakKe - 'Exit'

https://open.spotify.com/track/6u0oHpmDve6Q47cO6cOqb7

Yet another bop from the one and only CupcakKe. 'Exit' is a fierce kiss-off banger to an ex who cheated with their exes, and the 'CPR' rapper's rapid-fire flow on the verses is truly a moment. Yes, queen!

Gucci Mane - 'Curve' (feat. The Weeknd)

https://open.spotify.com/track/1tp1xMJ1uaOktksskS0Fzs

The Weeknd returns to his X-rated mixtape best on this epic collaboration with Gucci Mane, which is just amazing on all fronts. The production is insane, it's classic The Weeknd, and Gucci is at his best.

Hannah Jane Lewis - 'Raincheck'

https://open.spotify.com/track/7HTV7S93RNAcjlyMVasDEz

Hannah Jane Lewis is back with a total pop gem in 'Raincheck' that generally just ticks all the boxes for How To Make A Brilliant Pop Song, including that all-important 'HEY!' moment on the chorus.

Albums

Galantis - The Aviary

https://open.spotify.com/album/7DNmxxEuJe19wNVrinaXx4

They're back! After giving us some modern dance classics like 'Runaway (U & I)' with their 2015 debut Pharmacy, Galantis have returned with a brilliant second album. The Aviary will be filling dance floors just the same but experiments with their sound more than before, as they inject some disco into the groovy 'Call Me Home' and go more stadium-pop with the massive 'Hey Alligator', while keeping the duo's signature sugary sound and irresistible hooks.

Superfruit - Future Friends

https://open.spotify.com/album/0Nq4Sve58GRDINSpbFMyz6

Superfruit - a.k.a Mitch Grassi and Scott Hoying - release their debut album Future Friends today, an experimental pop affair made up two incredible EPs. Their extraordinary vocal talent is matched by their pop sensibilities and knack for hooks, as every single song is loaded with gorgeous melodies and hypnotising harmonies, whether the lyrics are dealing with partying out anxiety, falling in love for the first time or liberating women. You have to hear this album, there's no question about it.

Foo Fighters - Concrete and Gold

https://open.spotify.com/album/6KMkuqIwKkwUhUYRPL6dUc

It's madness to think that Foo Fighters are releasing their ninth album today, especially when the new music is just as good as their older material. Concrete and Gold is one of the band's most cohesive sets in recent memory, with very few skippable moments and major standout moments, like 'Make It Right' and 'Dirty Water'. A must-listen!

By Ross McNeilage

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