Like any busy music blog, Digital High’s inbox gets hit up with submissions ranging from the ridiculous to the ridiculously good, that this one dude can’t possibly keep up with. So I’m going to batch post the best of the bunch every Friday to help you slide on into your weekends. It’s my chance to spread even more exposure to the excess of deserving artists out there. Enjoy!

Lauv – “Kids Are Born Stars”
the singer-songwriter connects with his youthful self on this exceedingly cute pop bop; grab a copy courtesy of the act himself

WILLOW – “[maybe] it’s my fault”
the emotion is on edge as the passionate soloist rocks one out on her latest; grab a copy courtesy of MSFTSMusic | Roc Nation Records

Smokey Brights – “Ocean Shores”
coming with a sunny sound out of Seattle, this quartet awaken an uncommon energy on their joyful anthem; grab a copy courtesy of Freakout Records

Julian Rose – “How Deep”
only for the grown and sexy, settle in for a sensuously smooth listen from the L.A. soloist; grab a copy courtesy of Total Assault Records

Arkells ft. Cœur de pirate & Aly & AJ – “Dance With You”
and who wouldn’t want to move and groove with this talent-rich set and their dance-pop pleaser? grab a copy courtesy of the main players