MELODRIFT: MUSIC OF THE WEEK (20.06.25)

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

Sarah Keane 'One for the Team'

Ever had a breakup so logical it hurt your brain? Sarah Keane gets it. In "One for the Team," the Mayo singer-songwriter puts a clever, clear-eyed spin on calling it quits—not because you don’t care, but because you do. With her trademark acoustic charm and vocals that feel like a warm wool blanket, Keane sings us through the bittersweet realization that sometimes love means letting go. File this one under "sad but wise."

Layla Kaylif ‘God’s Keeper’

Layla Kaylif’s “God’s Keeper” is what happens when existential poetry meets cinematic pop and makes it sound effortless. With lush strings, haunting synths, and a chorus that feels like a whispered prayer, it’s a track that dances between mysticism and heartbreak — perfect for late-night introspection or moody walks where you question everything (in the best way). If Florence Welch, Aurora, and Sia ever formed a secret society, this would be on their playlist.

Andrea Schmider ‘Circles’

"Circles", a standout track from Andrea Schmider's EP 'Potpourri', is a deceptively catchy and whimsical exploration of life's maddening loops. Beneath its playful, childlike surface, the song conceals a profound emotional resonance, capturing the exasperation and longing that comes with feeling stuck in limbo. Schmider's nuanced vocals and the track's lilting melody belie a deeper sense of yearning, as she grapples with the bittersweet reality of drifting apart, while clinging to the hope that fate may yet reunite kindred spirits, making "Circles" a relatable and hauntingly beautiful listen.

GRAE ‘Dark Energy’

On “Dark Energy,” a standout from her fearless new album 7 Minutes ’Til Heaven, Canadian indie-pop artist GRAE dives headfirst into the shadows—and emerges with a track that pulses like a heartbeat beneath city lights. Anchored by a hypnotic bassline and her signature ethereal vocals, the song feels like a noir dream: sleek, haunting, and undeniably magnetic. Drawing on her 80s new wave influences while pushing her sound into darker, more experimental terrain, “Dark Energy” is both a sonic shift and a mission statement. It’s the sound of an artist no longer asking questions, but owning the answers—with mood, mystique, and unshakable intent.

Gerson Marta ‘1, 2, 3… Let It Roll’

There’s a fizzing urgency to Gerson Marta’s return that demands attention. ‘1, 2, 3… Let It Roll’ is a funk-rock masterclass dripping in charisma, a full-bodied jam that finds the platinum-certified artist at his most fearless and free. With brass stabs, guitar licks, and a vocal strut worthy of the James Brown legacy, Marta isn't just tapping into retro cool—he’s reanimating it with slick production chops and a joy that bursts from every bar. This is funk with teeth, groove with purpose—an electric recalibration from an artist who refuses to be pinned down.