Singles For The Weekend 8/28

This week is treating us to new and interesting spins on some of our favorites. girl in red pushes her emotional expression, The Struts collaborate with Albert Hammond Jr, Peach Kelli Pop returns. Buckle in for this weekend in music.

The Struts (feat Albert Hammond Jr) – “Another Hit of Showmanship”

On their first release since 2018’s YOUNG&DANGEROUS, The Struts recruited Albert Hammond Jr. of the Strokes. The song is a nostalgic love letter to the heroes of rock and roll.

Saint Motel – “Big Ol World”

“Big Ol World” is a sweet little number about the connectedness of humankind. It comes from At Home With The Kids, a children’s music album comprised of all your grown-up favorites.  Featuring artists such as SIA, gnash, and Porutgal. the Man, all proceeds from sales of this album will go to savethechildren.org.

girl in red – “rue”

girl in red is back with a kiss of sad pop. After contributing to last year’s horror soundtrack The Turning, Marie Ulven has returned with this track from her forthcoming debut record. The record is looking to be much darker than girl in red’s previous releases.

Circa Waves, Alfie Templeman – “Lemonade”

This is the theme song for not having it all together. Circa Waves and Alfie Templeman have been collaborating on the single for two years now, but finally had the chance to solidify everything during lockdown.

Peach Kelli Pop – “Cut Me Off”

Peach Kelli Pop’s candy-coated rock has graced us twice this year with collections of demos and rarities.  “Cut Me Off” is the first single from upcoming EP Lucky Star.

Chris Stapleton – “Starting Over”

Okay,okay. Admittedly, Chris Stapleton isn’t exactly our typical Real College Radio artist, but I can’t leave this powerhouse out – I can’t help it. The full album (of the same name as this single) releases in November. The album will hold fourteen songs with a few covers amongst the ranks.