Sara Bareilles Rolls Out ‘Fire’ Sara Bareilles makes a surprise appearance in this week’s New Music Friday lineup with a song she wrote 16 years ago. “Little Voice” is the theme song of Apple’s similarly-titled TV series (due July 10) and it’s essentially about self-belief. “It’s everything I am and what I’m not, and all […]
Lindsey Lomis Makes Major Label Debut With “Feel”
After generating millions of streams as an independent artist, Lindsey Lomis makes her major label debut with “Feel.” And the 17-year-old comes out swinging. “Feel” is a hook-filled, instantly catchy pop song with enough edge and attitude to set her apart from the crowd. “Did you just call to say you hate me? I swear […]
Tyla Yaweh Teams Up With Post Malone For “Tommy Lee”
Tyla Yaweh’s ‘She Bad’ After amassing more than 250 million streams with his first project, Heart Full Of Rage, in 2019, Tyla Yaweh is ready to take the next step. He link with mentor Post Malone for an explosive new single called “Tommy Lee.” And, as the name suggests, this muted banger is about being […]
Surfaces Links With Elton John For “Learn To Fly”
Surfaces Interview Texas duo Surfaces ranks as one of 2020’s breakout acts thanks to “Sunday Best.” The feel-good banger went nuclear on Spotify and quickly crossed over to radio. The irresistible earworm just cracked the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 and is destined to soar a lot higher in the weeks to come. […]
Aluna’s Solo Album Takes Shape With “Warrior”
As one half of beloved UK duo AlunaGeorge, you’re already well acquainted with Aluna’s voice from hits like “White Noise” and “You Know You Like It.” The artist/producer is now spreading her solo wings with bops like “Body Bump” and the just-released “Warrior.” A statement of intent, the Brit’s latest is about reclaiming the dance […]
Shamir Channels ’90s Pop/Rock On Defiant “On My Own”
Shamir is back with a new tune just in time for Pride Month. The prolific, genre-defying artist reimagines ’90s pop/rock on the instantly hummable “On My Own.” Essentially about being jaded/realistic about love, Shamir’s latest bristles with honesty and reflection. “I used to think that love was fleeting, you’ll just end up hurt,” he begins […]
Tom Walker Is Back With “Wait For You”
Tom Walker’s ‘Better Half Of Me’ Tom Walker broke big in 2018 with “Leave A Light On” and then backed it up with a mega-selling debut album in 2019 called What A Time To Be Alive. Now, with more than two billion global streams under his belt, the UK singer/songwriter is back with “Wait For […]
Georgia Ku Returns With Uplifting “Lighthouse”
Georgia Ku’s ‘What Do I Do’ After penning hits for artists like Dua Lipa, Martin Garrix and Zedd, Georgia Ku decided to release one of her own. The LA-based singer/songwriter went viral in 2018 as one of the featured artists on NOTD’s “So Close” and then released her solo debut, the emotional “What Do I […]
Asia’s Next Breakout Band? WayV Slays “Turn Back Time”
South Korea is the still the hottest music market in Asia, but China is catching up — fast. Take WayV. The 7-member boy band is started out as the Chinese sub-unit of K-Pop superstars NCT, but then debuted under their current moniker in early 2019. They soon amassed a huge global following and are now […]
Ben Platt Soars On “Everything I Did To Get To You”
Ben Platt Drops ‘So Will I’ Songland contestants delivered a steady stream of very good songs, but “Everything I Did To Get To You” might be the show’s best offering yet. Penned by David Davis (with a little help from mentor Ryan Tedder), the power ballad reaches new heights thanks to Ben Platt. “I’ll admit […]