Track of the Weekend #142: Major Lazer + MØ - “Lost” (Frank Ocean cover)

Thump goes the beat, and Major Lazer is responsible for this summer’s heaviest. Already claiming a Track of the Weekend recently, Major Lazer and are back with a cover of Frank Ocean’s “Lost.” It’s everything you want it to be, and more. Big, boisterous, hard like a boulder, Major Lazer fans will be thrilled, if they haven’t already heard it, of course!

Never stop jamming! 

Track of the Weekend #141: Years & Years - “Ties”

The grass in the fields is brittle. The sunshine pours down daily. It’s been a dry summer here in northern France, and the city of light has been the city of heat. Few acts right now are hotter than the temperatures here, but one that’s unquestionably on fire is Years & Years, an English electro-R&B group that has been steadily infiltrating the airwaves. The trio’s latest single, “Ties” capitalizes on their now-famous style: a seductive voice, expertly-constructed melodies, and some of the catchiest lyrics this side of Disney. No wonder “Ties” was the hottest track on Whyd this week. And their album “Communion” is rapidly on pace to become one of the biggest of 2015. 

Track of the Weekend #140: Collarbones - “Turning” (Flume Remix)

Summer is in full swing and offices are already a little less crowded as people head off to the world’s destinations. This week, the Whyd community turned its ears towards the land down under, where Whyd favorite Flume just released a remix of a different Australian duo: Collarbones. “Turning” is resonant and powerful. The voice is reminiscent of Years & Years. The melody attracts and captivates. But then Flume adds depth. He boosts the original track deep into house territory, all of it climaxing into a heady blast of turn-it-up electronica. 

Thanks to Louis de Sentenac for getting it to us!  

Track of the Weekend #138: Isaac Delusion - “How Much You Want Her”

Heat wave’s a-coming here to northern France and the city of light is set to become the city of swelter. Skirts flutter in the hot breeze and sweat drips from brows. Perfect time to enjoy the icy goodness of a mojito on a terrace while listening to some dreamy music. An ideal song for this situation is Isaac Delusion’s new single “How Much You Want Her” that just dropped this week on Microqlima. You already know Isaac Delusion from our Whyd interview, and their two previous tracks of the weekend. This track is a clear development for them, the voice flying high like a satellite in low-Earth orbit, the rhythm and guitar teasing and building, and one of the best choruses we’ve heard all year.

Track of the Weekend #137: Foals - “What Went Down”

Everyone get ready. This weekend is France’s Fête de la Musique, which is an all-day, all-night celebration of music that takes over cities on June 21st, the first day of summer. There are endless things to do, and as the hour waxes late so do the craziness, filthiness, and drunkenness. Capturing this inevitable feeling of raging is Foals’ new single “What Went Down” from their forthcoming album of the same name. Foals’ fans might be a little turned off by the rawness and clamor, but it represents a new direction for the group, one that more hardcore fans will find a welcome change, and one that’s perfect for this weekend in Paris. 

Thanks to our man le coup du lapin for dishing this one to us! 

Track of the Weekend #136: Lauryn Hill - “Doo Wop” (Poldoore Remix)

It’s been nearly 20 years since Lauryn Hill released her smash hit “Doo Wop” that catapulted her into superstardom. The question then goes: how do you remix such a powerful song? How do you respect the track and its fans, yet creatively bring it into the 21st century? Leave it to none other than our man Poldoore, who has been tearing it up recently. Modern and electronic, Poldoore’s remix provides a layer of funk while staying true to the original soul of the track. The trumpet at the end is the icing on the cake. No wonder it’s been at the top of the hot tracks all week! 

Put this track on when you’re getting ready to go out tonight, and you’ll be assured to pop it off right. 

Track of the Weekend #135: Beirut - “No No No”

Only three words can describe the situation in Paris today: Hot. As. Fuck. With temperatures soaring above 30ªC the populace has firmly planted itself outside, along the banks of rivers and canals. Rosé is flowing like the Seine. It’s a great time to be in the French Capital. So it’s total coincidence that Beirut bursts back onto the world scene with their first single in 4 years, “No No No” and it immediately shoots to the top of the hot tracks. Beirut fans will be pleased with the harmonious rounds, the use of the voice as an instrument, and of course some horns for good measure. Apparently their new album will be coming out in the fall, so we have ample time to chill in the sunshine before heading off to pick it up. 

Thanks to Maxime M (again and again!) for getting it to us! 

Track of the Weekend #134: Flume - “Some Minds”

After a few weeks of hiatus, the Track of the Weekend is back just in time for the end of May. And you know who else is back? Our favorite Australian producer Flume, a man who is no stranger to the Track of the Weekend. His latest single “Some Minds” is a haunting orchestral voyage led by Miike Snow’s Andrew Wyatt on vocals that takes a while to build into Flume’s classic electro riffs. But when it tops off, there is nothing to do but hit repeat. 

We’re already salivating for Flume’s new album! Thanks to Wark for getting it to our ears. 

Track of the Weekend #133: De La Soul feat. Nas - “God It”

Soon De La Soul will be back on the scene with a new album. To tease the soulful masses, they released this little gem, and it shot directly to the top of the Whyd hot tracks this week. That’s a good sign. We can’t wait, because if their new album is anything like “God It” it will signal the return of the masters. For all the clamor and autotuning going on in hip hop today, it feels good to crank it to something that sounds like it’s already a classic. 

Thanks to Kalu for slipping this one into our streams! 

Track of the Weekend #132: Yael Naim - “Coward” (Rone Remix)

One of the biggest success stories our of France recently has been Rone, the young producer signed to InFiné music. His music has been praised by the greats, and he sports a unique European personality. Most importantly, he has a knack for taking songs and transcending them to a new level of reality. This is precisely what he did with his remix of Yael Naim’s “Coward.” Originally a typical Parisian-style ballad, with its a cappella, church-like choir, and a few piano notes here and there, Rone brings “Coward” into an era so modern, it’s basically the future. Punctuated, powerful, and prescient, it’s no surprise that this track was the most popular on Whyd this week! 

This time it’s Greenroom who we need to thank for getting it to us. Thank you guys!