Paint the Skies - Parker Kay (R&B) Blue-eyed soul R&B crooner Parker Kay shows up with a seductive waltz in latest cut, “Paint the Skies.” The warbly, muted old-timey keys put you in the feels immediately, with a vinyl tinged percussion kicking in to introduce Parker’s reedy baritone. The track is smoky, hazy—with swells that feel like waves hitting the shore. It gives us very “Worth It” Weeknd vibes. The song takes an interesting turn after the second chorus, however, leaning heavy on mood and atmospherics, abandoning the melody to let the instrumental carry you out to sea. It’s quite a beautiful track, and one of our favorites this year.
Best Lyric: “Hurricane in my mind.“