tournament 🩸 ATRL's Song Contest 🩸 Winner revealed (pg.769)

[smholiv]

SOPHIE - BIPP

Finally a mega bop. The production is sooo interesting, I love the bubble popping beat. I find it crazy how ahead of her time she was, like this weirdly feels so fresh? I think this stuff is a bit hard to get into at first listen but the more it progresses you pick up on all the little twists and turns and you get a lot out of it.

[smholiv]

re: that last song, forgot to mention - will likely get points, not sure where though yet, maybe middle of the top ten!

[Auburn]

Jade Novah - Butterfly

oooooh wait this is really pretty yas

[smholiv]

Chase Icon - Like Me

Waiiiit this is so fun. The beat is so cool, it has this hip house vibe. Her delivery is also really fun, idk not much to say (that's a first), will likely get a few points? Might depend on the rest of the list

[smholiv]

Bridgit Mendler - Diving

Was curious about this because I guess its a droplet she had that I didn't check out. Anyway the production is her usual ~wavy vibes which is nice, it kind of feels inspired by like a Nintendo game water level  I think the delivery does get kind of one note, its sort of a song that passes you by, but its nice anyway - pretty pleasant. Not sure if it'll get points, but I liked it enough!

[Auburn]

beabadoobee - 10:36

do I like it? yes

will it get any points? maybe...

[Auburn]

Grimes - Belly Of The Beat

it's a Grimes song for sure

[smholiv]

Nicki Minaj - Want Some More

Haven't heard this before, I like it though. It's very reminiscent of Nicki's older style which I preferred! There's a lot more personality to this and yeah idk it's pretty cool. I feel like I'm saying this a lot but this could get points depending on the rest :cri: 

 

A lot of stuff so far has been like pleasant or funsy but I don't want to commit just yet!

[Auburn]

well, it's over 

[smholiv]

Kaytranada ft. VanJess - Dysfunctional

Wait... bop? This reminds me a little of Disclosure's Settle album, but obv with a Kaytranada twist. I like the production naturally, and VanJess' vocals add a smooth element to it. Will likely get some points I feel... cool discovery!

[smholiv]

Kaytranada ft. HER - Intimidated

Waiiiiit bop [2] this is actually even better lsjfjlsf. I feel like the production is even more interesting here. I really appreciate the way it strikes a balance between a deep house vibe and R&B elements. HER also sounds really good here, her whispery angel delivery adds another level of dreaminess. I guess it will be hard not to compare the two but atp I could see both getting points, this might just get a few more.

[smholiv]

hemlocke springs - girlfriend

Genuinely one of the most catchy and fun songs from last year!! It feels like something an indie band would do in the 2000s but in the best way, like it has a new coat of fresh paint. Her delivery is super weird and quirky but I feel like its just the right amount of quirk without crossing over into annoying territory. Truly brimming with personality and backed by a really fun new wave hook, I love itttt

 

High on my list!!! 

[smholiv]

Fiona Apple - Hot Knife

Honestly one of those songs that straight up commands your attention no matter what. The more I get into her the more I realize she is so much more than whatever FTBC was  Yeah I really like this, will be in the upper half of my list I think, super cool, super gripping, feels like an adventure

[smholiv]

Nicki Minaj - All Things Go

I thought I would hate this but its not that bad. It's interesting to see this emotional side of her... its very Nicki hiding her sadness behind her smile. But yeah emotionally its intriguing, a bit blah as a song but its nice.

 

This comment probably tells you nothing its a fine song but im not so sure/convinced about it yet

[Sanguine]

Fiona Apple - Hot Knife: SOTC

Nicki Minaj - All Things Go: Yessss Summer Walker’d BOP

RAYE - Black Mascara.: No

Chase Icon - Call Your Mom: Her best song behind Nancy she ate that hard

aespa - Thirsty: Am I the only one who thinks the melody is ripping off Touch My Body and Sorry Not Sorry? Anyways it ended both, we love you Aespa

Kitty - Last Minute: Perfect song, cult classic

Skylar Grey - Wreak Havoc: I don’t think so!

Jade Novah - Butterfly: In one ear out the other but you might get a point ffff it was fine enough

beabadoobee - 10:36: Ate no crumbs etc avenge Talk for me 

Grimes - Belly Of The Beat: Anything from Art Angels is a winner for me

[smholiv]

RAYE - Black Mascara.

Idk I kind of like this! Escapism is obviously the big hit of the album but this is pretty cool to me, it's got a dark dance pop vibe to it. Lyrically and stylistically she's very Marina'd (take that as you will) but I find her a bit better, and I think this is pretty cool. I will hopefully give it a few points

[smholiv]

Chase Icon - Call Your Mom

Okay wait this beat

 

It's funny bc the last song was a "bop" but then once this started it felt like a new wave of energy :cri: I appreciate that for sureeee, super bop and yeah I think this is a bit better than her other song so this will definitely get points!! The beattttt, we love you electroclash we really do

[smholiv]

aespa - Thirsty

R&B'd bop, it feels like a revisit to their song Lucid Dream but with some new stuff added to it. I like that they can pull off slower songs like this and it still feels pretty cool amid the sea of other kpop groups. My hyper pop revolutionary queens... this will be in my upper half easily!!

[thecptz]

raye's album cover is HER SISTER and not raye herself.

 

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[thecptz]

anyways, this is what the sender wanted me to tell yall

[smholiv]

Kitty - Last Minute

What is this dreamy bop??? This is so cool, I wasn't sure what to expect based on the cover but I love this! I honestly thought this would be a hyper pop bop but it ended up being this housey, almost trance song? Very fun vibe, definitely getting a couple points - I need to check this album or ep out

[smholiv]

Skyler Grey - Wreak Havoc

It feels a bit like a descendants song

[smholiv]

Jade Novah - Butterfly

It's pleasant, there's an old school vibe to it kind of, it feels like a slow 90s R&B song. I think this would be nice in a throwback kind of way! I like her voice and the melody is dreamy. Unsure about where this would place for me but not bad

[smholiv]

Beabadoobee - 10:36

Noise rock BANGER  love it

[smholiv]

Grimes - Belly of the Beat

Not really one of my personal Art Angels picks but its pretty chill and still holds up kind of well. I think this might get a few points but I'm not in love with it or anything...