Saturday Summary: From Sky Tower Highs to 90s Nostalgia
- Jade McLeod
- Feb 14
- 2 min read
First up, Lola Young delivered serious presence with d£aler live from her Spotify Best New Artist performance. There is something about hearing a song in a live setting that strips it back to its emotional core. The grit in her voice, the confidence in her delivery, the way she commands the stage without overdoing it. It feels raw and intentional. If this is the energy she is bringing into this era, she is not just a name on a playlist, she is an artist stepping fully into her moment.
Over in pop, Naomi Scott leans into a glossy 90s inspired sound with Loosing You. The track carries that nostalgic pulse that instantly transports you to late night radio and dramatic rom com montages. It is polished but still emotional, blending throwback production with a modern pop clarity. It feels familiar in the best way.
Speaking of nostalgia, MUNA bring a sexy kind of throwback energy with Dancing on the Wall. There is a freedom to this track. It feels carefree but intentional, playful but self aware. The synths shimmer, the rhythm pulls you in, and it carries that signature MUNA confidence that makes their music feel both intimate and expansive at the same time.
Back home in Aotearoa, Six60 gave us a moment that truly felt iconic. Endlessly performed live from the Sky Tower is peak Kiwiana. What gets more Aotearoa than Six60 high above Auckland, sharing a song that already feels rooted in the values and lived experiences of people here? With the album Right Here Right Now having dropped just yesterday, this performance feels like a love letter to home. It reflects whānau, identity and the grounded storytelling that continues to define their journey. Seeing it performed from such an unmistakable landmark makes the rollout feel even more special.
In upbeat pop territory, Perrie brings energy with Woman in Love. It is bright, bold and full of confidence. The production feels made for driving with the windows down. There is a joy in the delivery that makes it easy to latch onto from the first listen.
In the world of R&B, Victoria Monét dropped Let Me, and it carries that effortless groove she does so well. Smooth but upbeat, sensual without being heavy handed. It is the kind of track that sits perfectly in a late night playlist but still has enough bounce to move to.
Then there is 3quency with Telephone. Honestly, is this Destiny’s grandchildren? The harmonies, the bounce, the fun factor. It feels like a modern take on classic girl group energy, wrapped in a glossy, upbeat package. It is playful and catchy in a way that makes you want to immediately send it to your group chat.
Finally, Mr Fantasy released One Last Night, a lovely 80s inspired slower track that leans into atmosphere and visuals. The aesthetic is exactly what we have come to expect from Mr Fantasy. Moody lighting, dreamy tones, and that cinematic softness that makes the song feel like it belongs in a coming of age film.
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