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Posted on Mar 16, 2015

20 Freshly Picked Tracks To Kickstart Your Week

Here's a mix of music to get you "in the know" so you can stop piggybacking off your friend's Soundcloud already.

by Alex Hammarth

Community Contributor

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From her new album Froot, "Weeds" is the dreamy ballad you'll want to wake up to each morning. Want more Marina? Check out her Buzzfeed interview where she chats up her vision behind Froot. — youtube.com

From her new album Froot, "Weeds" is the dreamy ballad you'll want to wake up to each morning. Want more Marina? Check out her Buzzfeed interview where she chats up her vision behind Froot.

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From her new album Froot, "Weeds" is the dreamy ballad you'll want to wake up to each morning. Want more Marina? Check out her Buzzfeed interview where she chats up her vision behind Froot.

DJ duo, The Knocks, are known for producing headbanger hits (like their track "Classic" featuring Powers). Classified as a "slow burner", this track takes some edgy guitar riffs that take a whole new meaning to electronic funk. — youtube.com

DJ duo, The Knocks, are known for producing headbanger hits (like their track "Classic" featuring Powers). Classified as a "slow burner", this track takes some edgy guitar riffs that take a whole new meaning to electronic funk.

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DJ duo, The Knocks, are known for producing headbanger hits (like their track "Classic" featuring Powers). Classified as a "slow burner", this track takes some edgy guitar riffs that take a whole new meaning to electronic funk.

You've heard her sing alongside Drake and Childish Gambino, now the singer/songwriter has her own mixtape out titled, Sailing Souls. This track not only showcases her authenticity as an artist, but also as an insecure bi-racial girl amidst the mainstream. — YouTube

You've heard her sing alongside Drake and Childish Gambino, now the singer/songwriter has her own mixtape out titled, Sailing Souls. This track not only showcases her authenticity as an artist, but also as an insecure bi-racial girl amidst the mainstream.

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You've heard her sing alongside Drake and Childish Gambino, now the singer/songwriter has her own mixtape out titled, Sailing Souls. This track not only showcases her authenticity as an artist, but also as an insecure bi-racial girl amidst the mainstream.

Grimes singer, Claire Boucher, announced this track wasn't going to make the new album, but it doesn't mean it's not brilliant. While her soothing vocals chant "Get up this is what I see/Welcome to reality", there's a somewhat psychedelic beat behind it that has us living in a dream we don't wanna wake up from. — YouTube

Grimes singer, Claire Boucher, announced this track wasn't going to make the new album, but it doesn't mean it's not brilliant. While her soothing vocals chant "Get up this is what I see/Welcome to reality", there's a somewhat psychedelic beat behind it that has us living in a dream we don't wanna wake up from.

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Grimes singer, Claire Boucher, announced this track wasn't going to make the new album, but it doesn't mean it's not brilliant. While her soothing vocals chant "Get up this is what I see/Welcome to reality", there's a somewhat psychedelic beat behind it that has us living in a dream we don't wanna wake up from.

Speaking of psychedelic, Toro Y Moi considers his new album, What For?, to be his biggest experiment yet, steering away from the R&B electronica that can be found in his former albums. This track is the ideal backdrop for laying outside in the sun, if you're so inclined. — YouTube

Speaking of psychedelic, Toro Y Moi considers his new album, What For?, to be his biggest experiment yet, steering away from the R&B electronica that can be found in his former albums. This track is the ideal backdrop for laying outside in the sun, if you're so inclined.

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Speaking of psychedelic, Toro Y Moi considers his new album, What For?, to be his biggest experiment yet, steering away from the R&B electronica that can be found in his former albums. This track is the ideal backdrop for laying outside in the sun, if you're so inclined.

Theophilus London's new album has the street cred of having Kanye West on as a producer, and it shows. This high-energy track tackles the narrative when a straight guy pursues a lesbian who might be questioning her own sexuality. — YouTube

Theophilus London's new album has the street cred of having Kanye West on as a producer, and it shows. This high-energy track tackles the narrative when a straight guy pursues a lesbian who might be questioning her own sexuality.

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Theophilus London's new album has the street cred of having Kanye West on as a producer, and it shows. This high-energy track tackles the narrative when a straight guy pursues a lesbian who might be questioning her own sexuality.

This Australian native has the image of a polished goth but the pipes of a church choir. Meg Mac showcases her vocal range in this track with a smooth and steady tempo. It's definitely a testament to when things go shitty, you just gotta roll up your sleeves and keep going. — YouTube

This Australian native has the image of a polished goth but the pipes of a church choir. Meg Mac showcases her vocal range in this track with a smooth and steady tempo. It's definitely a testament to when things go shitty, you just gotta roll up your sleeves and keep going.

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This Australian native has the image of a polished goth but the pipes of a church choir. Meg Mac showcases her vocal range in this track with a smooth and steady tempo. It's definitely a testament to when things go shitty, you just gotta roll up your sleeves and keep going.

The Mexican DJ duo has never been one to classify the genre of their music. In this case, it's best to let the tracks speak for themselves. Let the roof deck parties commence. — YouTube

The Mexican DJ duo has never been one to classify the genre of their music. In this case, it's best to let the tracks speak for themselves. Let the roof deck parties commence.

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The Mexican DJ duo has never been one to classify the genre of their music. In this case, it's best to let the tracks speak for themselves. Let the roof deck parties commence.

Purity Ring's lead singer, Megan James has the vocal capability to go from a sultry coo to a full-blown shout in a heartbeat. This track features dreamy harp instrumentals with sharp drum snares, somehow harmoniously. Warning: Do not listen to while you're hungover. — youtube.com

Purity Ring's lead singer, Megan James has the vocal capability to go from a sultry coo to a full-blown shout in a heartbeat. This track features dreamy harp instrumentals with sharp drum snares, somehow harmoniously. Warning: Do not listen to while you're hungover.

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Purity Ring's lead singer, Megan James has the vocal capability to go from a sultry coo to a full-blown shout in a heartbeat. This track features dreamy harp instrumentals with sharp drum snares, somehow harmoniously. Warning: Do not listen to while you're hungover.

Sister trio HAIM give their rocker edge into this electro hit curated by Calvin Harris. This track has all the ingredients that make a summer hit, so put this one on blast. If this doesn't make you wanna join the HAIM coven, I don't know what will. — YouTube

Sister trio HAIM give their rocker edge into this electro hit curated by Calvin Harris. This track has all the ingredients that make a summer hit, so put this one on blast. If this doesn't make you wanna join the HAIM coven, I don't know what will.

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Sister trio HAIM give their rocker edge into this electro hit curated by Calvin Harris. This track has all the ingredients that make a summer hit, so put this one on blast. If this doesn't make you wanna join the HAIM coven, I don't know what will.

If you're still slingin' "Runnin through the 6 with my woes", you're already too late. Drake's new mixtape is riddled with unique tracks worth recognition, including this gem that somehow takes a creepy carousel audio and transforms it into catchy backdrop for Drake's lyrics. — YouTube

If you're still slingin' "Runnin through the 6 with my woes", you're already too late. Drake's new mixtape is riddled with unique tracks worth recognition, including this gem that somehow takes a creepy carousel audio and transforms it into catchy backdrop for Drake's lyrics.

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If you're still slingin' "Runnin through the 6 with my woes", you're already too late. Drake's new mixtape is riddled with unique tracks worth recognition, including this gem that somehow takes a creepy carousel audio and transforms it into catchy backdrop for Drake's lyrics.

The Wombats make a glorious entrance into spring with their new album, Glitterbug. Taking the relatable topic of making sense of confusing relationships, this track helps us get our revenge on those who robbed us of our time (and money). — YouTube

The Wombats make a glorious entrance into spring with their new album, Glitterbug. Taking the relatable topic of making sense of confusing relationships, this track helps us get our revenge on those who robbed us of our time (and money).

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The Wombats make a glorious entrance into spring with their new album, Glitterbug. Taking the relatable topic of making sense of confusing relationships, this track helps us get our revenge on those who robbed us of our time (and money).

Saying that DJ and Duck Sauce member A-Trak has produced good music is an understatement. Adding to his impressive rolodex of hits, A-Track features Miike Snow singer, Andrew Wyatt, to voice the powerful chorus, "It's such a horrible thing to push love away". — youtube.com

Saying that DJ and Duck Sauce member A-Trak has produced good music is an understatement. Adding to his impressive rolodex of hits, A-Track features Miike Snow singer, Andrew Wyatt, to voice the powerful chorus, "It's such a horrible thing to push love away".

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Saying that DJ and Duck Sauce member A-Trak has produced good music is an understatement. Adding to his impressive rolodex of hits, A-Track features Miike Snow singer, Andrew Wyatt, to voice the powerful chorus, "It's such a horrible thing to push love away".

Skizzy Mars has been flying under the radar since his release of his newest album, The Red Balloon Project. Let the songs speak for him, because this track boasts the lazy lifestyle most of us are VERY familiar with. It's what Bruno Mars' "Lazy Song" wishes it could be. — YouTube

Skizzy Mars has been flying under the radar since his release of his newest album, The Red Balloon Project. Let the songs speak for him, because this track boasts the lazy lifestyle most of us are VERY familiar with. It's what Bruno Mars' "Lazy Song" wishes it could be.

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Skizzy Mars has been flying under the radar since his release of his newest album, The Red Balloon Project. Let the songs speak for him, because this track boasts the lazy lifestyle most of us are VERY familiar with. It's what Bruno Mars' "Lazy Song" wishes it could be.

Classified as a "French and American Indie Band", Freedom Fry takes the hazy LA sound we all associate with summer and make it something of their own. — YouTube

Classified as a "French and American Indie Band", Freedom Fry takes the hazy LA sound we all associate with summer and make it something of their own.

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Classified as a "French and American Indie Band", Freedom Fry takes the hazy LA sound we all associate with summer and make it something of their own.

This Brooklyn-based band has a funk/experimental sound. Make no mistake, their tracks are catchy. Their sound is a whole other beast, embodying jazz notes of piano, guitar, and drums to punch up their vocals. — youtube.com

This Brooklyn-based band has a funk/experimental sound. Make no mistake, their tracks are catchy. Their sound is a whole other beast, embodying jazz notes of piano, guitar, and drums to punch up their vocals.

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This Brooklyn-based band has a funk/experimental sound. Make no mistake, their tracks are catchy. Their sound is a whole other beast, embodying jazz notes of piano, guitar, and drums to punch up their vocals.

Leave it to Madeon to include a high-energy sound like Passion Pit for this track on his new album, Adventure. The two make a perfect marriage in electro heaven. — YouTube

Leave it to Madeon to include a high-energy sound like Passion Pit for this track on his new album, Adventure. The two make a perfect marriage in electro heaven.

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Leave it to Madeon to include a high-energy sound like Passion Pit for this track on his new album, Adventure. The two make a perfect marriage in electro heaven.

If you haven't heard, Skrillex and Diplo have recently teamed up to form dubstep brainchild, Jack Ü. The beat is complicated but the verse is simple: "I'm the sh*t, I should have Febreze on me". Give 2 Chainz all the slow claps for coming up with that one. — youtube.com

If you haven't heard, Skrillex and Diplo have recently teamed up to form dubstep brainchild, Jack Ü. The beat is complicated but the verse is simple: "I'm the sh*t, I should have Febreze on me". Give 2 Chainz all the slow claps for coming up with that one.

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If you haven't heard, Skrillex and Diplo have recently teamed up to form dubstep brainchild, Jack Ü. The beat is complicated but the verse is simple: "I'm the sh*t, I should have Febreze on me". Give 2 Chainz all the slow claps for coming up with that one.

Carly Rae Jepsen has a way of working her way into our heads. Since her nauseating/addicting debut single, "Call Me Maybe", Carly's taken the same "girl-likes-boy" story and produced another hit that's going to be stuck in everyone's heads for the next month. Sorry not sorry? — youtube.com

Carly Rae Jepsen has a way of working her way into our heads. Since her nauseating/addicting debut single, "Call Me Maybe", Carly's taken the same "girl-likes-boy" story and produced another hit that's going to be stuck in everyone's heads for the next month. Sorry not sorry?

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Carly Rae Jepsen has a way of working her way into our heads. Since her nauseating/addicting debut single, "Call Me Maybe", Carly's taken the same "girl-likes-boy" story and produced another hit that's going to be stuck in everyone's heads for the next month. Sorry not sorry?

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