Kendrick Lamar Is The Heart Of The Loop

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on May 20, 2022


Kendrick Lamar never disappoints, his fifth album ‘Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers’ sounds like another classic in the making. Its first single ‘The Heart Part. 5,’ sampling Marvin Gaye’s ‘I Want You.’ gets to the top of our loop. Standout tracks from two of the best albums of the moment, Sharon Van Etten‘s and MJ Lenderman‘s respectively, complete the top 3.

Sudan Archives gets the highest entry, followed by new tracks by KH: Diana Ross feat. Tame Impala; Angel Olsen; Sylvan Esso; Rina Sawayama: SOAK; Sun’s Signature; Rojuu feat. Steve Lean; Monaleo feat. Flo Milli; mxmtoon; iamamiwhoami & ionnalee; Hayley Kiyoko; Kiwi jr.; Roosevelt feat. Nile Rodgers & Bim Amoako… and the new song by Brit electronica musician Daniel Avery feat. Kelly Lee Owens & HAAi. Check this week’s loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Loop Gets A Taste Of MJ Lenderman´s Music

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on May 13, 2022


Driving with gusto around the border between country rock and alternative music, a member of Asheville’s indie rockers Wednesday, ‘ MJ Lenderman, is the new #1 in our loop with ‘Tastes Just Like It Cost,’ from his excellent third solo album ‘Boat Songs.’ A new session by Bizarrap with Paulo Londra and the latest single by brand new UK indie band Flasher, complete the top 3.

The much awaited return of Kendrick Lamar is the highest entry, followed by new tracks by Guitarricadelafuente; Wilco; The Smile; Bad Bunny feat. Rauw Alejandro; black midi; ROSALÍA; Low; Shygirl; YEИDRY; Marina Herlop; Julia Jacklin; Leyla McCalla; DNCE; La Plazuela; Congotronics International feat. Deerhoof; Juana Molina…; MUNYA; La Bien Querida; Obongjayar feat. Nubya Garcia; Anna of the North feat. Gus Dapperton; Death Cab for Cutie… and suprise collaboration between country superstar Miranda Lambert and The B-52´s. Check this week’s loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Pusha t & Kanye Dreamin Of The Past On Top Of The Loop

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on May 6, 2022

Sampling Donny Hathaway’s cover of ‘Jealous Guy,’ Pusha T & Kanye are the new #1 in our loop with ‘Dreamin Of The Past,’ from the former’s new album ‘It’s Almost Dry.’ Julia Holter feat. Harper Simon; Meditations on Crime & Geologist and Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood´s new band, The Smile, complete the top 3.

Another track from Sharon Van Etten‘s new album is the highest entry, followed by new tracks by MJ Lenderman; Montaigne feat. David Byrne; Arcade Fire; Bad Bunny; Tirzah; 070 Shake; beabadoobee; Ibeyi feat. BERWYN; Julie Doiron & Dany Placard; King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard; Shearwater; Cass McCombs; HARU NEMURI… and a duet between songwriters Joan Shelley & Bill Callahan. Check this week’s loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Vince Staples & Ty Dolla $ign Make The Loop Taste Like Lemonade

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on April 29, 2022

Vince Staples feat. Ty Dolla $ign is the new #1 in our loop with ‘Lemonade,’ one of the standout tracks in Staples’ new album ‘Ramona Park Broke My Heart’. Phoebe Bridgers and another collaboration between Kay Flock; Cardi B; Dougie B & Bory300 complete the top 3.

A new session by Bizarrap with Paolo Londra is the highest entry this week, followed by new tracks by Pusha T feat. Kanye West; Angel Olsen; 070 Shake; PinkPantheress feat. WILLOW; Flasher; Neko Case; redveil; BATTS feat. Sharon Van Etten; Kathryn Joseph; Megan Thee Stallion; Josh Rouse; KAROL G; Iceage… and the return of Americana legends Wilco. Check this week’s loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Pabllo Vittar With Rina Sawayama #1 In The Loop With ‘Follow Me’

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on April 22, 2022

On a Latin-flavoured edition of our loop, the colaboration between Brazilian drag superstar’ Pabllo Vittar & Rina Sawayama is the new #1 in our loop. The original ‘Motomami’ ROSALÍA and another collaboration, veteran rapper Residente with Ibeyi, complete the top 3.

A new track by Mitski from the soundtrack of the excellent new Kagonada film ‘After Yang’ is the highest new entry this week, followed by new tracks by Fontaines D.C.; Julia Holter feat. Harper Simon, Meditations on Crime & Geologist; Leikeli47; Hurray For The Riff Raff; deer scout; The Smile; Debbie; Rico Nasty feat. Bktherula; IDK… and the return of R&B superstar Lizzo. Check this week’s loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Rosalía Conquers The Loop With ‘Candy’

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on April 15, 2022

With ‘Candy,’ the latest single off that strong album of the year contender that is ‘Motomami,’ Rosalía gets another #1 in our loop. Canadian punk rockers PUP and the collaboration between Pabllo Vittar feat Rina Sawayama complete the top 3.

Vince Stapes & Ty Dolla $ign are the highest debut this week, followed by new tracks by Phoebe Bridgers; Kay Flock feat. Cardi B; Dougie B & Bory300; Empress Of; Maestro Espada; bülow; Maggie Rogers; Kae Tempest; Jockstrap; Faye Webster; The Smile; Mallrat feat. Azealia Banks; Jamie xx; 100 gecs; Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever… and a track from Jarvis Cocker‘s soundtrack of the BBC series ‘This Is Gonna Hurt.’ Check this week’s loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Fireboy DML Brings Afropop To The Top Of The Loop With ‘Playboy’

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on April 8, 2022

Nigerian singer Fireboy DML takes the loop by storm with his blend of Afrobeats and R&B in his latest single ‘Playboy.’ Jamaican singer Koffee and US indie rock duo Flasher complete the top 3.

Another standout from ROSALÍA‘s groundbreaking latest work ‘Motomami’ is the highest debut, followed by new tracks by Florist; Lil Silva & Sampha; Kadhja Bonet; The Range; Caracara feat. Anthony Green; Charli XCX; Liz Fraser’s new venture Sun`s Signature; Oso Oso; Wet Leg; Yung Lean feat. FKA twigs; Duwap Kaine; Warpaint; Curtis Liggins Indications; Fivio Foreign feat. Vory & Polo G; Disclosure feat. RAYE; Ex-Vöid; Tyler, The Creator with Nigo; Floating Points; Alabaster DePlume; La Casa Azul… and a new taster from Pusha-T‘s new album, teaming up with veteran superstars Jay-Z Y Pharrell . Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Charlotte Adigery & Bolis Pupul Hit The Loop

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on April 1, 2022


Groundbreaking Belgian electro-pop duo Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul reach the top position in our chart this week with one of their new album’s standout tracks, ‘It Hit Me’. Electronica musician Floating Points and veteran Canadian songwriter Destroyer complete the top 3.

The return of Angel Olsen is the highest debut, followed by new tracks by Pabllo Vittar feat Rina Sawayama; Denzel Curry Feat. T-Pain; Vince Staples; Pusha T with Nigo; Residente feat. Ibeyi; Julieta Venegas; Leikeli47; Spoon; Dehd; PUP; Kelly Lee Owens; Son Lux feat. Moses Sumney… and the surprise collaboration between Mykki Blanco and Michael Stipe. Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Trueno, Randy & Bizarrap Bring Their Jungle To The Loop

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on March 25, 2022

Three of Today’s most groundbreaking artists in Latin hip-hop, Trueno; Randy Y Bizarrap joining forces for the track ‘Jungle,’ just got to the #1 in our loop . Nilüfer Yanya and HAIM complete the top 3.

Nigerian R&B star Fireboy DML is the highest debut, followed by new tracks by Flasher; beabadoobee; Jane Weaver; Cassandra Jenkins; Anitta; Fontaines D.C.; Broadcast; Soccer Mommy; Let’s Eat Grandma; Lykke Li; Normani; Romero; Koffee… and the comeback song by electronic innovator Joy Orbison. Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Yung Kayo & Yeat Shoot Their ‘Yeet’ To The Top Of The Loop

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on March 18, 2022

‘Yeet,’ from the debut album of one of the most interesting new voices in hip-hop, Young Thug’s protegée Yung Kayo, feat. Yeat is the new #1 in our loop. Two other notable collaborations, Latin urban stars Trueno; Randy Y Bizarrap and that of Monica Martin with James Blake complete the top 3.

Another collaboration Ethan Gruska with Bon Iver is the highest debut, followed by new tracks by ROSALÍA; Charli XCX; Son Lux & Mitski & David Byrne; Dazy & Militarie Gun; Thom Yorke; MUNA; Sudan Archives; Andrew Bird; Tomberlin; Orville Peck; Nuha Ruby Ra; The Smile… and the return of alternative favourites Arcade Fire. Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Yeule Bites On Top Of The Loop

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on March 11, 2022

Singaporean glitch pop star Yeule is the new #1 in our loop with ‘Bites On My Neck,’ from her acclaimed second album ‘Glitch Princess’. She is followed by two alt rap musicians, Yung Kayo feat. Yeat and Na-Kel Smith completing the top 3.

The avant-pop of Belgian-Caribbean musician Charlotte Adigéry feat. Bolis Pupul is the highest debut, followed by new tracks by Floating Points; CMAT; Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa; Greentea Peng; Jenny Hval; Destroyer; Aldous Harding; Florence + The Machine; The Black Keys; Soul Glo feat. Mother Maryrose; Sharon Van Etten; Madi Diaz feat. Angel Olsen; Bartees Strange… and a surprising collaboration between Jack White and Q-Tip. Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Sharon Van Etten #1 In The Loop With ‘Porta’

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on March 4, 2022

Indie songwriter Sharon Van Etten delivers another perfect slice of 80s-influenced pop with ‘Porta,’ the new #1 in our loop. She is followed by two other veteran indie faves, Big Thief and Destroyer, who complete the top 3.

HAIM‘s new song, after Alana’s star turn in the latest Paul Thomas Anderson film, ‘Licorice Pizza,’ is the highest debut, followed by new tracks by Charli XCX; Wet Leg; Stromae; Nilüfer Yanya; Priya Ragu; Suki Waterhouse; Vök; Cavetown feat. beabadoobee; Pusha T feat. Nigo; Belle and Sebastian; Spoon; Troye Sivan feat. Gordi; The Weather Station;Kurt Vile… and the latest by JPEGMAFIA, an old composition for which he finally got the samples from Anita Baker & The Winans’ classic ‘Ain’t no need to worry’ cleared. Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Caroline Polachek Makes Billions On Top Of The Loop

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on February 25, 2022

Indie songwriter Caroline Polachek‘s new single ‘Billions’ is the new #1 in our chart. She is followed by two other female musicians, last week’s top position, Jazmine Sullivan, and another of Today’s most preminent indie artists, Sharon Van Etten, complete the top 3.

The collaboration between Latin rap stars Trueno, Randy y Bizarrap is the highest debut, followed by new tracks by Flo Milli; Monica Martin with James Blake; Mdou Moctar; Mura Masa with Lil Uzi Vert; PinkPantheress & Shygirl; Robert Glasper feat. Q-Tip & Esperanza Spalding; Daniel Rossen; Melt Yourself Down; Enumclaw; Denzel Curry feat. slowthai; SASAMI; SOLEDAD VÉLEZ; Jon Spencer & the HITmakers; Future Islands… and the return of Kristin Hersh with her latest band 50 Foot Wave Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jazmine Sullivan Gets Selfish On Top Of The Loop

Posted by Roberto in IN THE LOOP on February 18, 2022

Soul songstress Jazmine Sullivan expands her last year’s acclaimed album ‘Heaux Tales,’ with ten excellent new songs. One of them, ‘Selfish’ is this week’s new #1 in the loop. Caroline Polachek and Two Shell complete the top 3.

Another standout from Big Thief‘s brand new album ‘Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You’ is the highest of 27 new entries, followed by new tracks by Destroyer; Beach House; Troye Sivan feat. Jay Som; Turnstile; yeule; Na-Kel Smith; C. Tangana feat. Omar Montes; Daviles de Novelda Y Canelita; Vince Staples feat. Mustard; Tomberlin; Yves Tumor; Russ Millions x Buni & YV; Silk Sonic… and the return of Canadian indie superband Stars Check Our Loop in full here. Read the rest of this entry »

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