What’s Spinning? Credo’s Weekly Wrapped

Album Of The Week:

A Matter Of Time, Laufey (lae-vae):

Laufey, the 26 year old artist behind A Matter Of Time, describes her latest album following the success of her sophomore album Bewitched (2023) as an ‘introspection about the anguish which comes with life and love. Featuring her unique pop-jazz, bossa nova musicality, A Matter Of Time is a masterclass in lyricism and self-reflection. In a world filled with constant, often violent calls to look at everything around us (the good and the bad) Laufey is able to provide a looking glass for our innermost selves—messy, mature and unique.

About the Artist: Laufey is an Icelandic-Chinese singer and songwriter, who recently released her third studio album, A Matter Of Time. She is known for her heavily classical and jazz influenced music for the newer generation.

Who Should Listen? 

If you’re looking for something relaxing, sometimes humorous, jazzy and even-paced to listen to while you finish up homework or on the chilly ride to school, this album is perfect for you!

Our Rating: 9.5/10 (Suggested by: Lola Hartley, Whitney)

Songs Of The Week:

Imagine - John Lennon

About The Song: John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s 1971 piano ballad Imagine is a cultural call for peace among society. With recent protests igniting nationwide surrounding immigration rights, music is a powerful way to bring people together—and it’s a compelling commentary on society from music made almost 60 years ago that you can find just as politically applicable as ever in today’s day and age.

Our Rating: 9.5/10 (Suggested by: Amanda King, Onyx)

Lover Girl - Laufey

About The Song: “The hardest part of loving someone is being away from them,” is what Laufey refers to as the core story element in Lover Girl, in which she explores themes of change, particularly her stress around becoming a person (this “lover girl”) she had always made fun of, over a swingy bossa nova beat and her light, heady vocals.

Our Rating: 9/10 (Suggested by: Lola Hartley, Whitney)

Basic Being Basic - Djo

About The Song: Why are we so scared of being basic? In Basic Being Basic, Djo wonders if that makes us even more basic. His low-pitched, monotone voice is accompanied by electronic synths as he critiques minimalism, looking hot, and following trends through witty quips and one-liners. His insightful lyrics follow the thought that anything and everything can be basic.

Our Rating: 11/10 (Suggested by: anonymous) 

If you have a specific request, you can submit your song recommendations to either:

mara.majerus@credohigh.org or london.gause@credohigh.org