NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: Releases For The Week of February 21, 2020

“On” the way to number one.

K-pop goes the world on this New Music Friday, led by the highly-anticipated new release from superstars BTS. This week’s log also includes top new albums and EPs from Best Coast, Coin and Kevin Garrett and singles from Bon Jovi, Lauv, Selena Gomez, The 1975 and more. We are so ready to map out our musical day, which starts now:

BTS – Map Of The Soul: 7 (iTunes)
Features: the Halsey-assisted “Boy With Luv” and the Sia-assisted “On”

OZZY OSBOURNE – Ordinary Man (iTunes)
Features: “Under The Graveyard”, a recent #1 song on the Active Rock chart, as well as the Elton John-assisted title track

Notable albums out this week: Allie X‘s Cape God (iTunes), Best Coast‘s Always Tomorrow (iTunes), Coin‘s Dreamland (iTunes), Duke Deuce‘s Memphis Massacre 2 (iTunes), Grimes‘s Miss Anthropocene (iTunes), Sam Sparro‘s Boombox Eternal (iTunes), Trippie Redd‘s A Love Letter To You 4 (Deluxe) (iTunes), YoungBoy Never Broke Again‘s Still Flexin, Still Steppin (iTunes)

Notable EPs out this week: Diplomacy‘s Diplomacy (iTunes), Elias‘s Him (iTunes), IAmNotShane‘s IAmNotShane (iTunes), Kevin Garrett‘s Made Up Lost Time (iTunes), Kodie Shane‘s Blooming, Vol. 1 (iTunes), Milck‘s Into Gold (iTunes), Orla Gartland‘s Freckle Season (iTunes)

New digital singles that you can buy this week include:
“6 Months”, John K (iTunes)
“21”, Gracie Abrams (iTunes)
“After Hours”, The Weeknd (iTunes)
“All Night”, Afrojack featuring Ally Brooke (iTunes)
“Bad People”, Lauren Aquilina (iTunes)
“Bits And Pieces”, JP Cooper (iTunes)
“Can’t Let Go”, Frank Walker featuring Harry Hudson (iTunes)
“Can You Hear Me?”, Omarion featuring T-Pain (iTunes)
“Chasing Rainbows”, Big Freedia featuring Kesha (iTunes)
“Collide”, Shannen James (iTunes)
“Contact”, Jordan Fisher (iTunes)
“Curious”, Mike Taveira (iTunes)
“Dancing Next To Me”, Greyson Chance (iTunes)
“Do You Feel High?”, Pink Skies (iTunes)
“Downhill From Here”, Call Me Loop (iTunes)
“Fairytale”, Livingston (iTunes)
“Feel Me”, Selena Gomez (iTunes)
“F**kboy”, Brakence (iTunes)
“Great Unknown”, X Ambassadors (iTunes)
“Groupie”, Elliot Jones (iTunes)
“Hello”, Emily Burns (iTunes)
“Here And Now”, Kenny Chesney (iTunes)
“I Think That I Like You”, Tom Ferry & Kiesza (iTunes)
“Industry Games”, Chika (iTunes)
“Kitty Kat”, Theia (iTunes)
“Let Loose” and “Strangers”, Mt. Joy (iTunes)
“Limitless”, Bon Jovi (iTunes)
“Lucky Number”, Bryce Drew (iTunes)
“Lying That You Love Me”, JC Stewart (iTunes)
“Modern Loneliness”, Lauv (iTunes)
“Mrs. Fantastic”, Ray Goren (iTunes)
“Nada”, Tainy x Lauren Jauregui x C. Tangana (iTunes)
“New Blood (Reimagined)”, Zayde Wølf (iTunes)
“Never Seen The Rain (Alternate Version)”, Tones And I (iTunes)
“Old Me”, 5 Seconds Of Summer (iTunes)
“Only In America”, Delta Rae (iTunes)
“Phobias”, Johnny Orlando (iTunes)
“Raining Over You”, November Lights (iTunes)
“Roxanne (Remix)”, Arizona Zervas featuring Swae Lee (iTunes)
“Runaway”, Rei Ami (iTunes)
“Season Ticket Holder”, Rick Ross featuring D. Wade, Raphael Saadiq & UD (iTunes)
“Sleeping In”, All Time Low (iTunes)
“Smiling”, Alanis Morissette (iTunes)
“Somebody”, Chris Malinchak (iTunes)
“Tequila”, Jax Jones & Martin Solveig featuring Raye (iTunes)
“The Birthday Party”, The 1975 (iTunes)
“The Man (Live/Paris)”, Taylor Swift (iTunes)
“This Is Us”, Jimmie Allen & Noah Cyrus (iTunes)
“Turbulence”, Ella Vos (iTunes)
“Turtleneck Sweater”, Marinelli (iTunes)
“Vibe”, Mullally (iTunes)
“Wait For Me”, Jack Curley (iTunes)
“What A Woman”, Easypeel (iTunes)
“We Will Always Love You”, The Avalanches featuring Blood Orange (iTunes)
“Where Did It All Go Wrong?”, Hudson Taylor (iTunes)
“Where We’re Going”, Gerry Cinnamon (iTunes)
“Woman Of The Hour”, Stela Cole (iTunes)
“Wrist”, NGHTMRE & Tory Lanez (iTunes)
“Yes!”, KYLE featuring Rich The Kid and K CAMP (iTunes)
“You Would Think”, Tucker Beathard (iTunes)
“Your Love (Déjà Vu)”, Glass Animals (iTunes)
“Yummy (Remix)”, Justin Bieber featuring Florida Georgia Line (iTunes)

Next week, the latest albums and EPs from Lil Baby and Surfaces are among the major titles on the schedule. For Adam’s personal picks of the week, listen to the PGTC Friday Faves list on Spotify!

RECORD REWIND 2020: PGTC Picks, Week Five

Sunday afternoon means it’s time for the Record Rewind, highlighting the top new tracks that you might’ve missed during the work week, all from my favorite small label and independent acts out there. If it’s on the site, it’s something that you need to check out!

Across the PGTC SoundCloud page and my playlists on Spotify, these stuck out as my favorite independent songs of the week…
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PICK OF THE WEEK: ONE
JAKE SCOTT – “Maybe” (Spotify)
Previously on the Rewind: Second appearance

It’s two weeks in a row on the Rewind for Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter Scott, who returns back to his regular project of putting out one single every month. “Maybe” has a bright and memorable melody, which could lead to some decent radio potential.

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For more great new music, these songs are worth a listen…
ALLIE X – “Devil I Know”
JOE SUGG – “Say It Now”
NOAK HELLSING – “Good Enough”
ZAC PAJAK – “Retrograde”

Want to be featured on this weekly wrap-up? Submit your music to adamfsoybel@gmail.com and I’ll check our your tunes. Thanks!

RECORD REWIND 2019: PGTC Picks, Week Forty Nine

Sunday afternoon means it’s time for the Record Rewind, highlighting the top new tracks that you might’ve missed during the work week, all from my favorite small label and independent acts out there. If it’s on the site, it’s something that you need to check out!

Across the PGTC SoundCloud page and my playlists on Spotify, these stuck out as my favorite independent songs of the week…
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PICK OF THE WEEK: ONE
BRUCE WIEGNER – “Everybody Dies” (Spotify)
Previously on the Rewind: Third appearance

This is the third time on the Rewind for Los Angeles singer and songwriter Wiegner, whose edgy pop style has translated really well into some catchy songs with strong hooks. Though the track comes at a sensitive for music-related deaths, it’s still a quality release.

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For more great new music, these songs are worth a listen…
ALLIE X & TROYE SIVAN – “Love Me Wrong”
CAMDEN WELLES – “Pretty Ugly”
DANIELLA MASON – “Steady”
HUX – “Black Palm Trees”
OVERSTREET – “Addicted”

Want to be featured on this weekly wrap-up? Submit your music to adamfsoybel@gmail.com and I’ll check our your tunes. Thanks!

RECORD REWIND 2019: PGTC Picks, Week Forty Five

Sunday afternoon means it’s time for the Record Rewind, highlighting the top new tracks that you might’ve missed during the work week, all from my favorite small label and independent acts out there. If it’s on the site, it’s something that you need to check out!

Across the PGTC SoundCloud page and my playlists on Spotify, these stuck out as my favorite independent songs of the week…
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PICK OF THE WEEK: ONE
SHY MARTIN – “Make Us Never Happen” (Spotify)
Previously on the Rewind: Third appearance

Singer and songwriter Martin has one of the best new pop releases of the last week, which marks her first track on the weekly recap since June’s “Same Old”. The single, which reflects on the past trajectory of a relationship, has a strong and relatable lyric for many.

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For more great new music, these songs are worth a listen…
ALLIE X – “Regulars”
BRONZE AVERY – “Messy”
GREG HOLDEN – “Honest”
LAUREN SANDERSON – “Upset”
RYAN PULFORD – “Holding You Close”

Want to be featured on this weekly wrap-up? Submit your music to adamfsoybel@gmail.com and I’ll check our your tunes. Thanks!

RECORD REWIND 2019: PGTC Picks, Week Forty Two

Sunday afternoon means it’s time for the Record Rewind, highlighting the top new tracks that you might’ve missed during the work week, all from my favorite small label and independent acts out there. If it’s on the site, it’s something that you need to check out!

Across the PGTC SoundCloud page and my playlists on Spotify, these stuck out as my favorite independent songs of the week…
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PICK OF THE WEEK: ONE
FRANKIE – “Underdog” (Spotify)
Previously on the Rewind: Fifth appearance

After appearing on the Rewind a couple of times earlier this year following a run with RCA imprint Gold’n Retriever, this performer has another good pop song that fits neatly with the rest of her catalog. The cut flourishes with a radio-ready sound and a great lyric.

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For more great new music, these songs are worth a listen…
ALLIE X – “Rings A Bell”
BAHARI – “Gameboy”
CAMDEN WELLES – “About You”
CODY SIMPSON – “Golden Thing”
HUX – “Heavy”
LEON ELSE – “Couldn’t Do It”
RAINSFORD – “Open Open”
VÉRITÉ – “Think Of Me”

Want to be featured on this weekly wrap-up? Submit your music to adamfsoybel@gmail.com and I’ll check our your tunes. Thanks!

RECORD REWIND 2019: PGTC Picks, Week Thirty Nine

Sunday afternoon means it’s time for the Record Rewind, highlighting the top new tracks that you might’ve missed during the work week, all from my favorite small label and independent acts out there. If it’s on the site, it’s something that you need to check out!

Across the PGTC SoundCloud page and my playlists on Spotify, these stuck out as my favorite independent songs of the week…
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PICK OF THE WEEK: ONE
PETER THOMAS – “If You’re Happy Now” (Spotify)
Previously on the Rewind: Fourth appearance

Underrated pop songwriter and performer Thomas has a history of making fantastic music and his artist project has produced even more cool songs since the summer. This one, a mellow 80’s soft pop-influenced tune, certainly makes us happy that it was released.

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For more great new music, these songs are worth a listen…
ALLIE X – “Fresh Laundry”
DELANEY JANE – “Safe With You”
KATELYN TARVER – “Cynical”
LAUREN SANDERSON – “Hotel Room”
LOWEN – “Only In My Dreams”
STEFAN BENZ – “Get Over You”
TESSA VIOLET – “Games”

Want to be featured on this weekly wrap-up? Submit your music to adamfsoybel@gmail.com and I’ll check our your tunes. Thanks!

RECORD REWIND: PGTC Picks, October 28-November 3, 2018

Sunday afternoon means it’s time for the Record Rewind, highlighting the top new tracks that you might’ve missed during the work week, all from my favorite small label and independent acts out there. If it’s on the site, it’s something that you need to check out!

Across the PGTC SoundCloud page and my playlists on Spotify, these stuck out as my favorite independent songs of the week…

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BLAKE ROSE – “Hotel Room” (Spotify)
Previously on the Rewind: First appearance
Notes: Known for a few dance and electronic collaborations, Australia’s Rose and his edgy pop release are certainly winners for me.

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FLY BY MIDNIGHT – “You Belong” (Spotify)
Previously on the Rewind: Fifth appearance
Notes: The New York City duo is certainly flying with the latest single from their forthcoming set Rerunning, a dreamy pop delight.

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LIV MIRALDI – “Chromatic” (Spotify)
Previously on the Rewind: Second appearance
Notes: In June, Miraldi made her debut on the Rewind with a cool cover of the 2002 hit “Dilemma”. This tune is another great bop.

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PRETTY SISTER – “My Jam” (Spotify)
Previously on the Rewind: First appearance
Notes: After burning onto the Rewind in July with “New Fire”, the talented performer throws it back with a 90’s R&B-inspired jam.

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For more great new music, these songs are worth a listen…
ALLIE X – “Can’t Stop Now”
CHELSEA CUTLER – “AF1s”
DES ROCS – “The Past Has Passed Away”
MARC SCIBILIA – “Life In My Bones”
WHISSELL – “I’m A Woman”

Want to be featured on this weekly wrap-up? Submit your music to adamfsoybel@gmail.com and I’ll check our your tunes. Thanks!

RECORD REWIND: PGTC Picks, October 21-27, 2018

Sunday afternoon means it’s time for the Record Rewind, highlighting the top new tracks that you might’ve missed during the work week, all from my favorite small label and independent acts out there. If it’s on the site, it’s something that you need to check out!

Across the PGTC SoundCloud page and my playlists on Spotify, these stuck out as my favorite independent songs of the week…

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ALLIE X – “Girl Of The Year” (Spotify)
Previously on the Rewind: Sixth appearance
Notes: With her latest cut from the highly anticipated Super Sunset, out tomorrow, this Canadian artist serves up another pop jam.

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BIRTHDAY – “Dream” (Spotify)
Previously on the Rewind: Ninth appearance
Notes: Regardless of whether it’s your birthday or not, you can still enjoy this new track, a great indie rock meets electronic release.

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GATSBY – “Brooklyn” (Spotify)
Previously on the Rewind: First appearance
Notes: As one part of a two song release, the other titled “Don’t Look Good”, the great Gatsby impresses with his soulful pop tracks.

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J. HUMAN – “Be Like That” (Spotify)
Previously on the Rewind: First appearance
Notes: For your dose of R&B and pop realness with a little swagger, this Nashville performer has a cool sound and lots of potential.

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For more great new music, these songs are worth a listen…
BRUNS – “Girl”
KEVIN GARRETT – “In Case I Don’t Feel”
LUKR featuring FOSSA BEATS – “Numb”
MARC SCIBILIA – “Wildest Dreams”
NICOPOP. featuring TYLER MANN – “Below The Ceiling”
THE SHANTICS – “Heaven”

Want to be featured on this weekly wrap-up? Submit your music to adamfsoybel@gmail.com and I’ll check our your tunes. Thanks!

RECORD REWIND: PGTC Picks, September 16-22, 2018

Sunday afternoon means it’s time for the Record Rewind, highlighting the top new tracks that you might’ve missed during the work week, all from my favorite small label and independent acts out there. If it’s on the site, it’s something that you need to check out!

Across the PGTC SoundCloud page and my playlists on Spotify, these stuck out as my favorite independent songs of the week…

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ALLIE X – “Little Things” (Spotify)
Previously on the Rewind: Fifth appearance
Notes: Ahead of the album Super Sunset, due at the end of next month, Allie X continues to serve her bold pop singles to the world.

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MATT SIMONS – “Made It Out Alright” (Spotify)
Previously on the Rewind: Second appearance
Notes: Previously on the Rewind this past spring with an energetic pop jam called “We Can Do Better”, Simons delivers another hit.

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For more great new music, these songs are worth a listen…
ALL THE REST – “Waste My Money”
MILKK – “Thinkin Bout U”
PRINCE FOX – “Fake It”
SIZZY ROCKET – “Juicy Fruit”
STARLEY – “Signs”

Want to be featured on this weekly wrap-up? Submit your music to adamfsoybel@gmail.com and I’ll check our your tunes. Thanks!

RECORD REWIND: PGTC Picks, August 12-18, 2018

Sunday afternoon means it’s time for the Record Rewind, highlighting the top new tracks that you might’ve missed during the work week, all from my favorite small label and independent acts out there. If it’s on the site, it’s something that you need to check out!

Across the PGTC SoundCloud page and my playlists on Spotify, these stuck out as my favorite independent songs of the week…

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ALLIE X – “Science” (Spotify)
Previously on the Rewind: Three previous appearances
Notes: Break out your books and listen to this scientific smash, a chemistry experiment mixing positively 80’s pop ballad elements.

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LO – “Naked” (Spotify)
Previously on the Rewind: One previous appearance
Notes: Lo goes high when it comes to the quality of her releases; “Drumline” was a winner, and this sugar rush of a sound is as well.

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For more great new music, these songs are worth a listen…
GABBIE HANNA – “Honestly”
LPX – “Might Not Make It Home”

Want to be featured on this weekly wrap-up? Submit your music to adamfsoybel@gmail.com and I’ll check our your tunes. Thanks!