ROUGH Best Music Of The Week #54

Known for their regular collaborations with the likes of Martin Garrix and David Guetta over the years, Swedish production duo VCATION now return with their latest club stomper ‘Stairway To The Sun’. Keeping their heavily applauded dancefloor aesthetic in tact, the pair now look to deliver something with more of a groove, following in the footsteps of Empire Of The Sun and Snakehips.

Following up their highly praised sophomore album ‘Above The Towers’ last year, The Mercy Stone kick off their 2020 campaign with the release of the wonderfully wistful ‘The Here And There’. Bringing together their unique blend of folk, pop and electronica, the band return in rejuvenated form, delivering a strong and vibrant new single, packed with lofty and heartfelt tones.

After originally showcasing himself as a songwriter under the name SHY Nodi, Stockholm-based singer and producer Nirob Islam recently returned with his powerful single ‘Busy Making Plans’, and now looks to follow up his recent form with ‘Westside’. Following the same groove-filled flow of his recent work, this new offering showcases him in a more atmospheric light, highlighting his stunning voice and consummate songwriting in equal measure.

Having spent many years working with a diverse array of producers, London-based singer and songwriter Aaron London now returns with his latest sweeping release ‘Life Don’t Stress Me’. Combining the flow and dynamics of hip-hop and RnB, this genre-bending return sees the frontman evoke a feel-good aesthetic that will leave you dreaming of lazy days under the summer sun.