The 10 Songs You Need to Hear this Week

Featuring tracks by Cold Hart, YAWNS, Darcy Baylis, Creeks, Yung Scuff, Grandma and more essential songs from underground artists

YAWNS and Cold Hart shot by Jimmy Toast

Keep up to date with essential songs from underground artists by following our Unleashed playlist on Spotify:

Cold Hart – “Little Lamb” (prod. YAWNS)

After months of preparation, Cold Hart and YAWNS have finally released their highly anticipated album Good Morning Cruel World. “Little Lamb” is one of many standouts, with Coldy’s discontented lyricism and YAWNS’ powerful bass lines and percussion. — Jack Angell

Darcy Baylis ft. Fantasy Camp – “Morphine” (prod. foxwedding)

Darcy Baylis and Fantasy Camp lend their silken voices to lay melodies atop a trademark foxwedding instrumental in “Morphine.” Each line carries impact backed by momentous sub tones, leaving the listener in a trance.  — Derek Bendixen 

Creeks – “Congratulations”

Having fronted Balance and Composure and currently a member of the Misery Club, it’s to no surprise that Jon Simmons has embarked yet another new project — Creeks. Once again pulling on our heartstrings, his Summer Demos EP opens up with “Congratulations,” capturing vulnerability with its intimate lyricism and ambient production. — Rani Boyer

Grandma – “Elastic” (feat. Hanzo)

Hailing from Atlanta, unorthodox pop-star Grandma teams up with Hanzo on their new release “Elastic”. Combining 80’s styles synths with auto tuned vocals, the duo tells an intimate story on the Grandma produced track. — John Ong

Yung Scuff – “It Had to be You” feat. & prod. familypet

Yung Scuff shines alongside familypet as he confesses the heartbreak that comes with lost love and loneliness. Letting go never seemed so hard yet captivating for the trio of artists throughout “It Had To Be You.” — Thomas Vasquez

DYING IN THE CUT- “NO COMPROMISE”

DYING IN THE CUT are back with a vengeance in their latest track “NO COMPROMISE.” Featuring the likes of Demxntia, Gertrude, SuiSai, Dion, and Scum, the squad takes names against the backdrop of spacey atmosphere. — Jenna DePasquale

Yung Van – “When You Tell Me You Love Me, It Doesn’t Feel the Same” ft. SuiSai (Prod. Tothegood)

Produced by Tothegood, “When You Tell Me You Love Me, It Doesn’t Feel the Same” shows Yung Van and SuiSai combine to give a dynamic lament to love and the struggles accompanying it. Despite melancholic lyrics, high energy production and passionate vocals leaves for an intense, favourable impression. — Rani Boyer

OmenXIII – “A Hundred Degrees” (Prod. Curtis Heron & Chris Ray)

Redstar members OmenXIII, Curtis Heron, and Chris Ray cast an ominous impression in “A Hundred Degrees.” Chilling synths set a scene for OmenXIII to illustrate a picture of his current success, and the work ethic that got him there. — Derek Bendixen

Black Kray + YSB OG + Yung Lean + Bladee – “Famous”

Working together for nearly half a decade now, Goth Money and Sad Boys have united once again on “Famous.” Featuring Black Kray, YSB OG, Yung Lean, and Bladee, this stacked track is for the longtime fans of the underground and new listeners alike. — Jack Angell

Latrel James – “Tracphone”

Soulful artist Latrell James released “Tracphone” as a part of his recent EP Still. The track makes excellent use of James’ nasally delivery flowing over bouncing production. — Gerard Mullin

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