MELODRIFT: MUSIC OF THE WEEK (05.12.25)

Discover the newest music that the MELODRIFT team have been listening to.

Walter Miller ‘Basic Instinct’

Walter Miller’s “Basic Instinct” is like if Queen went on a joyride with Lady Gaga through the ‘80s—big, bold, and absolutely unmissable. It’s got soaring vocals, punchy guitars, and just enough theatrical flair to make you want to throw on thigh-high boots and dance in your living room. Equal parts rock bravado and pop fun, this track is a celebration of being unapologetically yourself, and honestly, the world could use more anthems like this.

Akirah ‘Mamacita’

AKIRAH’s “Mamacita” is like strapping yourself into a bass-powered rollercoaster through the streets of Los Santos. The track opens with a Latino UK drill-inspired tease, lulling you into a false sense of calm before exploding into a riddim drop so heavy it practically registers on the Richter scale. Every wobble and growl feels meticulously crafted, a signature AKIRAH stamp that makes your speakers sweat. It’s a head-banging, fist-pumping, adrenaline-infused journey that proves once again that this Scottish producer knows how to turn inspiration from GTA gaming into a full-on audio assault.

OUTER ‘Svartsengi’

“Svartsengi” is the sonic equivalent of wandering into a dream you’re not entirely sure you were invited to, only to discover it’s exactly where you needed to be. OUTER wraps you in a cozy haze of piano loops and whisper-soft vocals, then hands the spotlight to Arve Henriksen’s trumpet, which glides in like a friendly ghost offering life advice. The whole thing feels like a postcard from Iceland written in beautiful handwriting you can almost—but not quite—read, which makes it all the more magical.

MAB ‘The Star Lounge’

MAB just made escapism sound like a full-blown celebration with “The Star Lounge”. From the first beat, you’re pulled into Jon Berry’s neon-hued universe of funky grooves, dreamy vocals, and dancefloor-ready hooks. It’s the kind of track that makes you want to grab your friends, spin around, and pretend your living room is a glittery, intergalactic lounge.

Blue Capricorn ‘MISERICORDIA’

Blue Capricorn’s “MISERICORDIA” feels like wandering through a neon-lit dream where your inner voice suddenly has excellent taste in ambient electronica. With Black Taffy’s mysterious, shimmering production under it all, the track is equal parts emotional unpacking and late-night cinematic mood. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to text your past self an apology and then dance it off in slow motion.