MELODRIFT: MUSIC OF THE WEEK (09.05.25)

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

Pat Donnelly ‘Walls’

Pat Donnelly’s “Walls” is the kind of track that makes you want to scream into the void and then hit replay immediately. It’s a pop-rock anthem soaked in heartbreak, but with enough punchy synths, sweeping violins, and emo-glow-up energy to make you feel like the main character in a coming-of-age film. If you’ve ever loved someone who kept their guard up (read: everyone), this one’s for you.

Tash Blake ‘Poster Girl’

Tash Blake isn’t just holding a mirror to fame—she’s smashing it, and dancing through the shards in stilettos. 'Poster Girl' is a noir-pop fever dream: all smoke, mirrors, and synths soaked in slow-burn menace. It’s like if Lana del Rey crashed a Blade Runner party hosted by Lady Gaga, and spilt all the secrets of stardom over a pulsing bassline. Deliciously dark, disturbingly honest, and honestly? A serve.

Soapman ‘Y. L. T. Y.’

Soapman’s “Y. L. T. Y.” is a glitchy, pulse-racing alt-rock explosion that pairs manic energy with razor-sharp hooks. Equal parts art-rock edge and indie pop mischief, it captures the chaos of overthinking with the joy of not caring anymore. It’s bold, brash, and impossible to play just once.

Sone ‘Rollercoaster’

hat began as a private journal entry has turned into a thunderous pop-opera anthem. Sone, the U.S.-born, Russia-raised vocal powerhouse, releases "Rollercoaster", a song that doesn't just wear its emotions on its sleeve—it belts them from the rooftops. “Why am I so emotional?” the lyrics ask, before soaring into a chorus of self-acceptance and strength. Known for her viral street and restaurant performances, Sone is now cementing her place in the industry as an innovator. With vulnerable lyricism and grand, cinematic instrumentation, "Rollercoaster" is a triumphant celebration of embracing every twist and turn.

Katie Dauson ‘Rock Along With You’

Katie Dauson’s “Rock Along With You” feels like lightning in a bottle — a track born from the chaos and magic of live music. With its roots in a serendipitous backstage story and a Toronto night buzzing with electricity, this single hums with authenticity. The moment the chorus kicks in, you’re transported to the Rivoli, shoulder-to-shoulder in a room where guitars howl and hearts pound. Dauson’s signature blend of rock, folk, and country is on full display, but this time with an extra shot of adrenaline. Her voice — raw and resolute — rides a wave of Les Paul grit that makes you want to lose yourself in the music. “Rock Along With You” isn’t just a song. It’s a snapshot, a memory, a moment when life and sound collide. Katie doesn’t just tell stories; she lives them, and then hands them to us in anthems like this.