Fresh Music Friday: Hana Vu, Andy Shauf, Bartees Strange, and More

Once a month, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are our favorite tracks from September, in no particular order.

"Keeper" — Hana Vu

Los Angeles bedroom pop star Hana Vu offers another taste of her upcoming album, Public Storage, with her new single. “Keeper” alternates between dark, syrupy verses and a weightless chorus — all grounded by throbbing synths and a poppy trap beat. We’re keeping “Keeper” on repeat while we wait for the release of her full album on November 5th.

"Weights" — Bartees Strange

Bartees Strange doesn’t conform to one genre, which makes him one of the most exciting new guitarists on the scene. We’re loving his blend of indie rock, R&B, and punk on the latest single, "Weights".

"Judy (Wilds)" — Andy Shauf

Our king of alternate tuning, Andy Shauf is back with the surprise record, Wilds. No song better illustrates Shauf’s talent as a compelling guitarist and storyteller than on the album opener, "Judy (Wilds)". A reimagining of his 2020 track, the song's narrative stays the same, but Shauf adds in a catchy surf riff to welcome us into his new world.