Check out what weve been listening to this past week!

Michael Cottone:One song I chose this week for Fresh Music Friday was Girl Like You by Toro y Moi. Chazwick Bundick returns with this new hit single. He also is set to release his next albumBoo Booon July 7th. This song is romantic, with the lyrics resembling how he can get a certain type of girl. Toros voice in this song is soothing, and his harmonies are beautiful. Im very ready for his next album.

Another song I chose for this week was pick up the phone by Travis Scott. I recently saw him perform at Bonnaroo, and his performance wasinsane.He came on stage about 15 minutes late (which is oddly not surprising), and had the crowd rowdy his entire set. Before he played this song, he ran through the barricade and climbed up on top of the tent where they film the concert. He hung up there for about 5 minutes, freeing people to take plenty of videos and pictures of the rapper. ARE WE TIRED, he said. He then followed that statement with do I have to call you? which was then followed by the beginning of the track. The crowd lost it, and he rapped most of it while still hanging up there. Definitely attend a Travis Scott show if you have the opportunity.

Max Denari: Nights by Frank Ocean A tune that is as sensual as it is catchy. One of the hits off of Oceans latest LP Blond. Showcasing Oceans lyric prowess and ability to craft a certain type of atmosphere. He hits the nail on the head with this one.

Walk on the Wild Side by Lou Reed The legendary song-writer and musician really set the tone for his solo career post-Velvet Underground with his hit song Walk on the Wild Side off his breakthrough solo LP Transformer. This is a song that many may recognize as being sampled by A Tribe Called Quests on their tune Can I Kick It?. That alone shows the influence that Lou reed had throughout his career and beyond.

Cole Callahan: Cocaine Jesus by Rainbow Kitten Surprise I stumbled upon a blacklight mini golf place called GlowGolf here in Indianapolis and I grabbed an application and got an interview on the spot. The manager of the shindig asked me first of my major and I told him Video, and because he had a Pond shirt on I proceeded to tell him that I had shot photos at Bunbury. We talked about music for an hour and he offered me the job right there. As we talked more he introduced me to Rainbow Kitten Surprise so I looked them up on Soundcloud on my way back home. Now, I am hooked.

Lil Pump by Lil Pump I picked this song because I am surprised/bummed Lil Pump didnt make the XXL Freshman Class. Considering how popular he has gotten this year and the style of music he brings to the table, Im not sure how it happened.

Madeline Grosh:New Slang; by The Shins Ive been obsessing over this band throughout my summer so far. The folks Im traveling with listen to them constantly, and Ive fallen in love. Theyre calming, relaxing, but talk of one days, adventures, new possibilities, and just ease the mind. Theyre my new love.

Violet by Hippo Campus Because of the new obsession over The Shins, Ive been introducing everyone to Hippo Campus. This song has become a favorite among the crowd. Even if you dont listen to the words, the music is so incredibly lyrical, fascinating and heart-warming. The actual lyrics then talk of how Violet sees, hears, speaks and how she changes those and the world around her. But each of us have a voice, we each have a say, a way, and a path to form for ourselves.

Matthew Keyser:This week I chose Safari Song by Greta Van Fleet. Greta Van Fleet is a young band out of Frankenmuth, Michigan whose music is a throwback to 70s classic rock with subtle modern touches. Safari Song showcases singer Josh Kiszkas unique vocal range, at times sounding nearly identical to Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant. I largely chose this song because its been stuck in my head the past few days.

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Fresh Music Friday: This Week's Best Music (6/16/17) - Verge Campus (blog)