I feel like an idiot only now getting on board the already full bandwagon that is BANKS and her particular brand of genre shifting rhythms. Just like my missing out on FKA twigs, I’m teetering on blogger fraud levels here. But I’m in the fold now thanks to “Better,” the first offering from the songcrafter’s sophomore effort.

Over a driving R&B/dark-pop backing, the 27 year old exudes stubborn intensity as she pleads “I can love you better than she can.” It’s the best kind of emotionally exhausting pop, packed into a much too quick three minutes. Get moved with a spin below:

And be sure to check her out live if you can, currently on tour with The Weeknd: