“Teeth”
5 Seconds of Summer
Released Aug 21
5 Seconds of Summer, under exclusive license to Interscope Records
Sweet vocals meet gritty lyrics in “Teeth,” 5 Seconds of Summer’s catchy and exciting pop-rock single. The song is sewn together by a heavy bass line and aggressive guitar strums.
“People”
The 1975
Released Aug 22
Polydor Records and Interscope Records
“Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!” is the perfect opening line to The 1975’s “People,” in which lead singer Matt Healy sing-screams alongside the grueling electric guitar and percussive background.
“hot girl bummer”
blackbear
Released Aug 23
Alamo/Interscope Records
The self-titled “hot girl bummer anthem” by rapper blackbear is gifted with the artist’s clever lyrics, if not by a wholly original backbeat.
“OPTIMISTIC”
X Ambassadors
Released Aug 23
KIDinaCORNER/Interscope Records
X Ambassadors fervent cry for gun control is revealed in “OPTIMISTIC.” The song is a deft commentary on the negligence following mass shootings; the band criticizes the thoughts, prayers and optimism through their angry lyrics and equally indignant guitar and drums.
