The NEXT Playlist: April 2022
10 Tracks The NEXT Staff Can’t Get Enough Of
The Lightening 11
Arcade Fire
Montreal’s Arcade Fire are rumbling back to life and this single promises great things for their overdue return.
Head High
Joey bada$$
Brooklyn-based rapper’s personal and powerful lyrics reflects life after losing two of his closest friends accompanied with downtempo, old-school beats.
Wishes
Crystal Eyes
Calgary indie dream pop quintet delivers a soaring feel-good track that evokes early ’80s post-punk pop — in a good way.
Persuasive
Doechii
Innovative rapper Doechii puts out club-ready bangers that break the mould.
Sine (Live)
Koffee
Reggae gets a hip-hop update from this young Jamaican singer. Koffee plays History in Toronto next month.
coolest fucking bitch in town
Haley Blais
Contemplative indie-pop from Vancouver’s sad-girl queen.
Lightning
Charli XCX
Charli’s rapid-fire pop perfection is (fittingly) electric.
Chaotic
Tate McRae
Hard to believe this talented, chart-topping singer from Calgary still hasn’t released an album, but singles like this promise a great future.
Open a Window
Rex Orange County ft. Tyler the Creator
Easy-going vibe nicely cut with cool Tyler the Creator feature that gives the track some extra heft.
JUST SAY PLAY
JERRY PAPER
Los Angeles-based artist’s whimsical easy-listening jazzy interludes with groovy flute action that will make you dance the night away.
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