The almighty My Chemical Romance returned earlier this month with their first single in nine years âThe Foundations of Decayâ. Four days later, the emo heroes took to the stage at Cornwall’s Eden Project, for the first show of their global reunion tour, debuting the song live and performing other tracks from their beloved discography. It was a triumphant and long-awaited return.
âThe Foundations of Decayâ was a must add to NME Radio this week, as were Mark Ronsonâs infectious team-up with Lucky Daye âToo Muchâ, Rina Sawayama’s thrilling âThis Hellâ, and Renforshort‘s collaboration with Travis Barker âweâll make this okâ.
Check out the rest of the new tracks on NME 1 and 2 below:
On the A List:
My Chemical Romance
âThe Foundations of Decayâ
My Chemical Romance have returned with brand new material for the first time since 2013. This time round, the seminal emo band take on a heavier approach with âThe Foundations of Decayâ. We gave it four stars, with Ali Shutler writing: ââthereâs fire, urgency and plenty of joy as My Chemical Romance return in fine, fearless form.â â Sabiq Rafid
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Mark Ronson
âToo Muchâ feat. Lucky Daye
Mark Ronson and Lucky Dayeâs âToo Muchâ is three minutes of infectious disco, soul and funk bliss. The track marks the second time the duo have worked together, having previously released âFlyâ for the animated film Spies in Disguise in 2019.
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On the B List:
MĂ„neskin
âSUPERMODELâ
Inspired by their time in Los Angeles, Italian quartet MĂ„neskinâs single âSUPERMODELâ is their first release for 2022. The electrifying track was produced by super-producer Max Martin, and last week the Eurovision 2021 winners performed the tune for the first time at the 2022 Eurovision final in their home country. â SR
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Remi Wolf
âMichaelâ
âMichael / Hold my hand and spin me / âRound until Iâm dizzy / Loosen up my chemicals,â croons Remi Wolf on her latest offering, âMichaelâ. Co-writing with New York-based musician Aaron Maine, Wolf tells the story of an individual whoâs willing to go above and beyond for somebody else. â SR
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Noah Cyrus
âMr. Percocetâ
Noah Cyrusâs newest single âMr. Percocetâ is the singer-songwriterâs latest preview of her forthcoming debut album âThe Hardest Partâ, slated for release on July 15. The track delves into the themes surrounding substance abuse and toxic relationships, as Cyrus sings: âYouâre only mine till your high is gone / So maybe I should leave before your drugs wear off in the morning.â â SR
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Lindsay Reamer
âTouch Tankâ
Massachusetts artist Lindsay Reamerâs âTouch Tankâ is an energetic, synthesiser-laden dance track. The floor-filling tune is the singer-songwriterâs first release of the year, following on from her stellar four-track EP âLuckyâ in 2021. â SR
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On the C List:
Pale Waves
âLiesâ
The latest taste of Mancunian quartet Pale Waves’s third album âUnwanted’ is a pulsing anthem. The track serves as a cathartic exhale for frontwoman Heather Baron-Gracie, who shared: ââLiesâ is about someone who built up my trust and destroyed it like a wrecking ball. It caused some real trust issues, but fortunately for me that person is no longer in my life. Once you do me wrong youâre gone!â â SR
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Rina Sawayama
âThis Hellâ
Celebratory, energetic and exhilarating, Rina Sawayamaâs return with âThis Hellâ is an early contender for song of the summer. On Twitter, Sawayama said she âwanted to write a western pop song that celebrated community and love in a time where the world seemed hellishâ. Sheâs done just that on this first single from her anticipated second album âHold The Girlâ. â SR
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
renforshort & Travis Barker
âweâll make this okâ
renforshort has teamed up with pop-punk legend Travis Barker for new single âweâll make this okâ. The latest glimpse of her upcoming debut album âDear Ameliaâ sees earworm pop melodies coupled together with Barkerâs drumming, and the results are brilliant.
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Sports Team
âThe Gameâ
London-based sextet Sports Team have a new album titled âGulp!â on the way. While awaiting its release on July 22, energise yourself with their latest single âThe Gameâ, a feel-good, no-nonsense anthem. â SR
Listen: Spotify | Apple Music
Seb Wildblood
âBy The Reservoirâ
Taken off Seb Wildbloodâs new album âdo you feel it too?â, âby the reservoirâ takes you on a blissful aural journey. Itâs five minutes of addictive rhythmic patterns, accompanied by a delicious backbeat that brings it all home. â SR
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