Smooth synth-pop by Great Good Fine Ok, a soulful stunner by Lola Young, an introspective slow-burning number by Seth Glier and Hayley Reardon, deep house grooves by Logic1000, a new rocker by Bay Area fave K.Flay and some quirky hip-hop by Paris Texas, Kenny Mason and Billy Lemos make the cut this week.

Paris Texas, Kenny Mason and Billy Lemos, “Big Bank” — L.A. hip-hop duo Paris Texas joins forces with Kenny Mason on this track produced by Billy Lemos. The bright synth sounds like it was lifted from an early ’80s video game. The fast-paced delivery by Louis Pastel, Felix and Mason fits well in the rock-like arrangement on the quirky cut. It’s the first single from the upcoming compilation from music discovery site Pigeons & Planes and indie label Big.Ass.Kids, See You Next Year 2, due out March 29.

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Great Good Fine Ok, “Breathing ” — Smooth electronic R&B-laden grooves pair with falsetto vocals in this synth-pop gem by the indie pop stalwarts. Like the entertaining video suggests, this song elicits the feeling of stepping through a portal to another place; one that’s safe and sound with immaculate vibes. Upstate New Yorkers Luke Moellman and Jon Sandler met while living in Brooklyn and make up the core duo. They’re joined drummer Danny Wolf and guitarist Carey Clayton.  The next Great Good Fine Ok EP, Exist, drops March 22.

Lola Young, “Wish You Were Dead” — U.K. native Lola Young never ceases to stun with her powerhouse vocals. Matched with a psychedelic, ’60s-style rock track rooted in soul, she brings an old-school feel to the song while her lyrics describe toxicity in relationships using up-to-date language. The result has a classic feel and timeless appeal. Young, making her second appearance in a Tuesday Tracks column with me calling the shots, plays Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco on April 5.

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Seth Glier featuring Hayley Reardon, “My Body Remembers” — This slow ballad begins and ends the same way: soft and introspective. Steady, gentle chords are matched with otherworldly woodwind sounds. Fantastical lyrics describe healing trauma through the language of trees. “It glows within me like the remnants of a monsters/And no one told me that the harvest would be awkward/ Move the mind out of the way, start unraveling the braid/ My body remembers everything,” Glier sings, his masculine vocals balanced by the feminine tones of Reardon. The song is from the Grammy-nominated New England singer-songwriter next album, EVERYTHING, out next week.

K.Flay, “Carsick” — Bay Area favorite K.Flay returns with a new single, providing slick lyrics and delivery with alt-pop flair. Kristine Flaherty crafted her rap persona and writing skills while attending Stanford but never stopped growing, even overcoming partial deafness to make her 2023 album, Mono. Catch her at one of her sold-out shows at the Independent (March 27 and 28) and a DJ gig at Rickshaw Stop on March 29.

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Logic1000 featuring DJ Plead and MJ Nebreda, “Every Lil” — Berlin producer Samantha Poulter serves up a deep house groove with strong Latin vibes. The mid-tempo tune has vocals by Venezuelan MJ Nebrada, maven of the Raptor house genre. Also present is Australian-born, Germany-based club artist DJ Plead. Logic1000 also launched a podcast about navigating mental health, motherhood and the music business, Therapy, with DJ Helena Star. Her debut album, MOTHER, is due March 22.

Mel’s pick: The bright energy and electronic grooves of Great Good Fine Ok on “Breathing” was the ultimate pick this week. The mellow yet energetic track is the breath of fresh air needed for my stormy week.

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