Billie Eilish and Post Malone sing the dark side of success

Both progressed to find themselves at the top of the world rankings ahead of schedule. When that’s the case, it’s easy to get burned. Post Malone and Billie Eilish soon learned to deal with the dark side of success: today they’re part of their daily lives as planetary pop stars who sing singles over and over again, climb the charts, go on tour, engage Live life

The 28-year-old New York rapper and the 21-year-old Los Angeles singer-songwriter’s concerns come to the fore in mid-July through their respective new singles on Friday, both of which point to the cost of success and the desire for normality. Sing what unites them. “What am I made for?” and “Overdrive”, these are the titles of the new songs from Billie Eilish and Post Malone, which lead New Music Fridays this week: we have gathered and reviewed the most relevant releases that are part of it.

Billie Eilish – “What Am I Made For?”

In the colorful and cartoonish universe of “Barbie” “What was I made for?” Like what is Kriti doing? The song, written specifically for the film about the world’s most famous doll Billie Eilish, sings of the protagonist’s existential doubts, in fact she sings about the disorientation she experienced and a young pop star. continued to live as the one who let her adolescence be snatched from a smashing success. The lyrics are heavy: “Think I’ve forgotten how to be happy / Something I’m not, but something I could be”, sings Billy in the ballad, which was produced not only by his brother Phineas. Has done it, but also Andrew Wyatt. Mark Ronson (there’s practically an all-star team of award-winning producers at his service, who’ve worked with pop and rock’s biggest stars around the world, from Paul McCartney and Lady Gaga to Amy Winehouse). (mm)

Post Malone – “Over Drive”

Sounds of Syracuse have released a new single taken from their upcoming record “Austin”, their eponymous debut, set for release on July 28. After the free-spirited and melancholic “Chemical” and the more contemplative “Mourning”, comes a song with an almost melancholic flavor. A delicate folk, with a sweet but vital instrumental setting, a song that once again showcases all of Posty’s skill and sonic diversity. (CC).

Troye Sivan – “Rush”

The hook of the chorus seems to come out of some iconic hit from the 80s: “I feel the rush / Addicted to your touch”.

But then the production quickly shifts to contemporary dancehall. “Rush”, the single which marks the return of the Australian singer-songwriter and which represents one of the first previews of her third album “Something to Give Each Other”, is a piece to dance to, as is the video clip. Also briefly featured in: A Manifesto of Fluidity starring Troye Sivan himself, who unbuttons his pants in a nightclub bathroom in front of another guy leaning against the wall but then finds himself being pampered by a girl while in another scene he finds himself in the middle of an orgy in which everyone rubs, kisses, touches (the singer-songwriter has been coming out for a while and today he is a symbol of the LGBTQ+ community, whose He also celebrates in his music). (MM).

Jungkook – “Seven”

There is much more beyond BTS. Jungkook tries to prove it with his new solo single, “Seven”, with which he aims to build on his success in the US and conquer the charts around the world. In sound, somewhere between soul and R&B, it looks to be both Bruno Mars and Sam Smith: production is by Andrew Watt, one of the world pop-rock circuit’s most sought-after and requested hitmakers, who is already behind hits like “Chemical” by Post Malone, “2Step” by Ed Sheeran, “Peaches” by Justin Bieber, “Break My Heart” by Dua Lipa, “Kids Again ” by Sam Smith, ”Midnight Sky” by Miley Cyrus. K-pop has long had the ambition to sound like international chart-topping pop, and Jungkook’s “Seven” raises the standard even further in that regard. Raises.(mm).

Skrillex & Boyz Noise – “Fine Day Anthem”

An over-producing Skrillex, who is helped by another genius, namely Fred Again, in collaboration with German producer Boyz Noise, produces an electronic song that takes you back to the 90s. This song is not the first time that two electronic music producers are collaborating: Skrillex and Boyz Noize released a joint EP in 2019 titled “Turn Off the Lights”. The piece is fast, nocturnal, wriggling, with a mysterious female voice. There are no new elements in it, but it is a great song. (CC).

Cali – “Stupid Life”

“Stupid Life” is Kelly’s second single. Following the release of “Bella Maleducata” last April, the new face of Generation Z presents a song with a pop-punk sound. Kelly says, “‘Stupid Life’ is a deep cry for freedom, lightness, relief and hope in an existence made up of ups and downs, where love keeps us afloat like a life preserver.” The song is enjoyable, well-crafted. It doesn’t stand out for its originality, but it continues to shine a light on a new and interesting name on the Italian scene. (CC).