'Top 5' Weekly Music Round-Up
Ben Hazelwood’s New Single “SPIRAL” Is a Synth-Pop Firestorm of Resilience
With “SPIRAL,” Ben Hazlewood opens a window into his innermost psyche and lets the storm rush through — a visceral, poignant exploration of mental health and emotional catharsis. From its opening notes, the track is drenched in atmosphere, building a sonic landscape that mirrors the turbulence and eventual clarity of its narrative arc. Hazlewood’s vocals, equal parts fire and fragility, are magnetic, drawing listeners into the swirling tension of the song’s core.
Written alongside Austin Myles Grant and Lauren Little, “SPIRAL” benefits from the raw chemistry of its collaborators. There’s a deliberate sense of motion in the arrangement — synths surge, percussion pounds, and melodies twist upward like a lifeline. What’s most striking is how Hazlewood balances the personal with the universal; his lyrical vulnerability is never indulgent, always aiming to connect, to comfort, to empower.
Hazlewood’s latest offering doesn’t just echo his journey from darkness to light — it embodies it. “SPIRAL” is as much an anthem as it is a mirror, reflecting the resilience found in facing our own shadows. It’s bold, brimming with emotion, and utterly unforgettable — a high point in his evolving artistry.
On the track, Hazlewood shares, “From the depths of struggle emerges “Spiral,” a testament to tenacity and resilience. After years of battling mental health challenges, music became my truest lifeline. At my lowest, I was caught in a spiral of self-destruction, heading toward rock bottom “scanned for exits I won’t walk through.” But I began to find the strength to face my trauma and do the work to turn my life “180 from a spiral.” Healing isn’t linear; it’s messy and hard. But like wildflowers growing through the harshest of elements, I’ve learned that I can thrive. “Spiral” is an intimate yet anthemic reflection of a fight born from the lowest lows, yet soaring with the empowerment of reclaiming life and strength.”
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OUTER ‘Svartsengi’
“Svartsengi” feels like being wrapped in a blanket of fog that somehow smells like fresh pine and nostalgia. OUTER’s piano loop gently spins like a music box you found in an attic, and then in breezes Arve Henriksen, sounding like he dipped his trumpet in moonlight. It’s tender, it’s haunting, and it leaves you with that delicious feeling of wanting to press play again just to live inside its little weather system a bit longer.
Peter DiMaggio ‘Fly Away’
If The 1975 and Coldplay had a lovechild raised on indie movie soundtracks, it would sound a lot like Peter DiMaggio’s “Fly Away.” It’s lush, glossy, and full of “main character energy” — the kind of track that makes you feel like your life just got a soundtrack upgrade. Between its cinematic build and DiMaggio’s earnest delivery, it’s clear he’s not just chasing pop perfection — he’s flying toward something real.
Nina Ann Nelson ‘Just a Little’
“Just a Little” hits like a sparkling burst of confidence in musical form. Nina Ann Nelson serves sultry melodies, clever lyrics, and enough R&B swagger to make you want to hit replay immediately. It’s upbeat, emotionally honest, and feels like a mini pep talk set to an irresistible groove—basically the soundtrack for owning your day (or your life).
Blue Capricorn ‘MISERICORDIA’
“MISERICORDIA” is the sonic equivalent of a midnight walk where you’re solving your problems, discovering your main character moment, and also vibing to haunted electronic beats. Blue Capricorn pours vulnerability straight into the mic while Black Taffy sets the emotional lighting design. It’s dark, artsy, and unexpectedly motivational—the perfect track to add to your playlist for dramatic staring out of windows.
Walter Miller ‘Basic Instinct’
Think glitter, guitars, and a little bit of “did I just hear a violin?” magic—Walter Miller’s “Basic Instinct” delivers all that and more. It’s an energetic, theatrical pop-rock anthem that somehow manages to feel intimate while also stadium-ready. Whether you’re headbanging in your car or singing into a hairbrush at home, this song dares you to own your true self with a wink and a roar.
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