What We’re Listening To This Week

This week’s Slice is all about balance—deep, heavy flavors cut by sharp edges, slow burns next to quick hits. Some tracks feel like a rich, slow-cooked sauce, building intensity over time, while others hit like a shot of espresso—quick, bold, and impossible to ignore. There’s a mix of raw energy and hypnotic smoothness, the kind of contrast that keeps every bite—or, in this case, every listen—interesting. Whether it lingers on the palate or knocks you back in one go, every track here earns its place. Let’s dig in.

Steve’s got these on repeat:

Heavy Motion – Magic City Hippies

A sun-soaked groove with a pulsing bassline and effortless swagger, Heavy Motion drips with that signature Miami indie-funk. The track balances silky vocals with a hypnotic rhythm, making it the kind of song that feels both laid-back and kinetic—perfect for moving through the night with a confident strut. Featuring Kainalu, who we previously had on The Slice with Queen of Wands, this one carries that same psychedelic, funk-infused energy, seamlessly blending breezy melodies with an undeniable groove—beyond stoked for their new album and next tour.

If We Go Down – Stolen Gin

My current favorite song and band atm. This track carries a loose, jam-band energy, blending funk, indie rock, and a bit of jazz-infused cool. The warm vocals and easygoing instrumentation make it feel like a conversation between friends—one where the stakes are low, the vibes are high, and the groove is irresistible. It’s the perfect soundtrack for letting go and leaning into the moment. I recommend checking out their live version as well.

Lilith’s Lullaby – Daevar

Over my travels last week, I found myself craving some heavier, stoner-doom-esque music, and IG delivered. I’m a sucker for a female vocalist, and Lilith’s Lullaby hits that perfect balance of dark, brooding, and beautifully eerie. Haunting vocals weave through a hypnotic instrumental that feels both intimate and cinematic, building a slow-burning intensity—like a spell being cast. Ethereal yet heavy, it lingers long after it fades, adding a shadowy depth to the mix.

Gianca’s spinning:

Do You Have a Destination – Mac Miller

Mannnn. Straight off the newest Mac Miller posthumous album Balloonerism, “Do you have a destination?” is a look into a 22-year-old artist in the trenches. Entirely produced by Larry the Fisherman, Mac’s alter ego producer name, Mac floats over a psychedelic beat and discusses his dark path and how he can’t find his way out of being lost. Mixing in bars like “gave my life to this shit, already killed myself” with ones relating to how much he loves eating cereal is why I have always loved Mac. RIP, man, you are one of the GOATS.

Camp Orchestra – Show Me The Body

Starting with a singular bass line, the build-up on this track is phenomenal. It is a beautiful beginning instrumental transitioning into such a heavy, hardcore track with loud, raspy vocals that Show Me the Body is well-known for. If you are looking for a source of motivation, play this song. It’ll make you run through a wall.

Metallic Intuition – Yung Lean

When I was a sophomore in high school, one of my closest friends (shout out Nick Pizzo) and I stumbled upon the goofy but fun video for Hurt by Yung Lean. It felt like he was just going to be a meme artist, but I’ve followed his artistic journey ever since then, and I’m so glad I stayed for the ride. I consider him one of his generation’s most influential artists. He paved the way for many psychedelic artists in the hip-hop field, and his artistic vision is 1/1. Metallic Intuition, off of one of his third albums, Stranger, is one of the few songs Lean actually raps on. He has become such a diverse artist in the sense that he finds his singing voice and is able to fit over a variety of different production types. The track has a spine-tingling beat that puts you on edge for the entire track, along with some quality bars from Lean. It really is some deep winter short-day music.

SONG OF THE WEEK

Dreams and Nightmares – Meek Mill

Some songs are big, and then there are songs that define a city. Dreams and Nightmares isn’t just an anthem—it’s Philly’s heartbeat, the soundtrack of resilience, hunger, and the come-up. Meek’s raw energy and storytelling make the track feel like a personal war cry, but when the beat flips, it becomes something bigger—unstoppable momentum. No moment captured that more than when the Eagles ran out to it before Super Bowl LII, turning it from a street anthem into a championship hymn. Whether it’s blasting in a locker room, a parade, or just on repeat in your headphones, this one always hits.

That’s what’s been on rotation this week—see you next time with more picks to soundtrack your days.

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