It’s mid-September and school is finally starting to get serious. More coursework means less free time to dedicate to your favorite hobbies including (but not limited to) Netflix, cornhole, getting your money’s worth of your Olive Garden Never Ending Pasta Pass and scouring the interwebz for good, free music.
We do what we can to help here at The Daily Campus, so we’ve provided you with a handful of trending music to not only get you through the work week, but also for you to play at all your social gatherings this weekend for ultimate vibes. So go ahead and fire up the playlist, and be sure to check the track listing below for more after the break.
1. Sigma feat. Paloma Faith – Changing (Klingande Remix)
You might recognize the name Klingande from their absolutely addicting single “Jubel,” but it’s been about a year since we’ve seen anything from them since. Now reduced to one member, the French producer has finally released something and WOW the wait was so worth it. I haven’t stopped listening to this since I downloaded it and so don’t say you weren’t warned when the same happens to you.
2. alt-J – Left Hand Free
The English indie rock band also known as ∆ is finally back with their sophomore project, This Is All Yours. Out of the handful of singles they put out leading up to the album release, this one was my favorite. Not to mention the music video just oozes of that Texan spirit we all embrace so dearly. You can stream the album in full on Spotfiy as soon as next week.
3. ODESZA – Say My Name feat. Zyra
Speaking of albums, the Seattle-based electronic duo ODESZA just released their incredibly anticipated album, In Return. These guys have been on the rise for a while but the build up for this release has been monumental for them, not to mention the album itself is grrrreat. I’ve actually never heard an ODESZA song I didn’t like.
4. Mr. Carmack – Bells
Carmack man, I had to. I can’t make a list like this without squeezing him in somewhere. This track is pulled from the Stussy x Soulection Compilation which features 20 tracks from all of Soulection’s finest, from Esta to Jarreu Vandal to Evil Needle. If you don’t know about Soulection, then you better stop everything you’re doing, download this compilation via Bandcamp, and shut the rest of the world out as you dive into it on full blast.
5. Sam Smith – I’m Not The Only One feat. A$AP Rocky
A beautiful juxtaposition of A$AP’s rhymes over Smith’s passionate, heart-wrenching vocals. Simple as that.
6. Kyla La Grange – Cut Your Teeth (20syl Remix)
This track originally by Kyla La Grange, who you should file under “Femme Fatales to Keep Your Eye On,” exploded after Norwegian producer Kygo gave it his tropical, magic touch. But in my humble opinion, French producer 20syl’s version is just way cooler, not to mention worlds different than the original.
7. SBTRKT, Raury – Higher
We’ve seen a lot of activity from SBTRKT lately, building up momentum for the release of his next album Wonder Where We Land. This track features upcoming cunning linguist Raury, an 18-year old rapper whose come up has been so hot he’s even piqued Kanye West’s interest. You can catch SBTRKT at the House of Blues on October 12th, and listen to “Higher” via YouTube since it hasn’t been uploaded to the ‘cloud as of yet.
8. Ryn Weaver – Stay Low
Move aside Ariana Grande, Ryn Weaver is the sweetest thing to hit the music industry since ___. This lil darlin’ runs in the same circles as artists like Charli XCX, Benny Blanco and Cashmere Cat which explains just how loveable she is from her music to her personality. Her single “OctaHate” was enormously popular over the summer so I hit you with the lesser known and personal favorite, “Stay Low.”
9. 50 Cent – 21 Questions (SNBRN Remix)
For fans of Bakermat, Gamper & Dadaoni, and the like. SNBRN manages to take dirty house and Fiddy Cent von deepah.
10. Snakehips — After I Met U
Gotta save the best for last. Based in the UK, this producing duo has had a stronghold on my number 1 slot for over a year now. This track they casually released on the side embodies their uplifting, feel good beats with old school R&B; vocals. Love them.
