Spirit Music x Governors Ball: As Governors Ball returns to light up New York City, we’re turning up the volume on the artists and writers from our roster who are shaping the sound of the moment. From breakout global hits to indie epics that pack a poetic punch, Spirit Music Group is proud to have a hand in the songs that are setting this year’s headliners on fire.
Here’s a look at some of our favorite cuts tied to the Gov Ball stage — written and co-written by the incredible talent in the Spirit family.
“Water” – Tyla
(Co-written by Tricky Stewart)
Tyla’s global breakout “Water” is pure heat — a sultry, rhythm-driven anthem that blends amapiano roots with pop precision. It’s already made history, and Spirit’s own Tricky Stewart, a GRAMMY-winning producer behind some of the biggest R&B and pop tracks of the past two decades, helped shape this smash. As Tyla brings her viral magic to the Gov Ball stage, “Water” will be the moment.
“I Like the Way You Kiss Me” – Artemas
(Co-written by Jesse Fink)
Infectious and emotionally raw, “I Like the Way You Kiss Me” is a genre-blurring anthem that’s stormed global charts. Artemas brings Gen Z indie-pop realness, and Jesse Fink — one of Spirit’s rising writer-producers — helped pen this standout. Expect a sea of fans screaming every word back as Artemas proves why he’s one of the most buzzed-about names of the year.
“Slut Era Interlude” – ROLE MODEL
(Co-written by Jason Vance Harris)
ROLE MODEL has always walked the line between vulnerability and swagger, and “Slut Era Interlude” is a cheeky, fearless declaration of self. With Jason Vance Harris behind the pen, this track adds an edge of attitude and charm to ROLE MODEL’s latest evolution. It’s short, sassy, and bound to be a fan-favorite moment in his live set.
“The Ballad of the Costa Concordia” – Car Seat Headrest
(Co-written by Rick Nowels)
Epic in both scope and emotion, “The Ballad of the Costa Concordia” is Car Seat Headrest at their most ambitious — raw, spiraling, and unforgettable. Spirit’s own Rick Nowels, known for his work with legends like Lana Del Rey and Madonna, co-wrote this cathartic journey of existential reckoning. For fans ready to feel everything at once, this one’s a masterclass.
SPIRIT AT THE CENTER OF THE SOUND
From chart-topping hooks to deeply personal confessionals, the Spirit Music Group roster continues to shape the music that moves culture forward. We’re proud to support our writers and collaborators as their work takes center stage at one of the year’s most anticipated festivals.
See you at Gov Ball — and make sure these tracks are on your playlist before you hit the park.
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