Jessie Ware’s Cheeky ‘Ooh La La’ We’re only three songs in, but Jessie Ware’s What’s Your Pleasure? (due June 19) is already shaping up to be one of my favorite albums of the year. The Brit kicked off the era with the sophisticated, ’70s-inspired “Spotlight” and then bounced forward a decade for the funk-heavy “Ooh […]
Kim Petras Drops ’80s-Inspired, Synth-Pop Gem “Malibu”
Kim Drops ‘Reminds Me’ Kim Petras is not only one of the most prolific pop stars of our time, she’s also one of the most consistent. The German diva introduces her next project with a synth-pop anthem called “Malibu” and it’s a fun and frothy throwback to the ’80s that evokes Madonna and Prince. “Tell […]
Another Banger! Charli XCX Drops “I Finally Understand”
Charli XCX Drops ‘Forever’ Charli XCX rolls out “I Finally Understand” as the third single from her upcoming quarantine LP, How I’m Feeling Now, and it’s another flawless banger. Produced by Palmistry, the electro-pop anthem deals with matters of the heart. “The walls are all gone, did we melt them down? Liquid in my hands, liquid in my […]
Breakout Pop Star L Devine Soars On “Don’t Say It”
L Devine has been on my radar since dropping her Growing Pains EP in 2017. Since then, the Brit has released another EP and a steady stream of very good electro-pop songs. The 22-year-old now returns with another gem called “Don’t Say It,” which is essentially about wanting to know where you stand in a […]
IU & Suga’s “Eight” Soars To #1 On US iTunes
The K-Pop takeover continues! IU and Suga’s “Eight” has soared straight to number one on iTunes, knocking off Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé’s “Savage” remix in the process. Not only that, but the song’s stunning video has racked up more than eight million views in less than 24 hours. While it might not be in […]
Wafia Rolls Out Feel-Good Single “Pick Me”
Louis The Child & Wafia’s ‘Better Not’ Wafia kicks off her 2020 with a defiantly feel-good single called “Pick Me.” Produced by John Hill, the sunny song is essentially about standing up for yourself. “I’ve always adored ya, but you like me better backed up in the corner,” the Aussie alt-pop star begins the song. […]
Jason Mraz Drops “Wise Woman” Ahead Of Mother’s Day
Jason Mraz rolls out “Wise Woman” as the last song from his Look For The Good LP (due June 19). Arriving just in time for Mother’s Day, the reggae-tinged track celebrates women and Mother Earth. “She’s a green garden goddess, she hears the universe,” the 42-year-old sings. “She’s out there with the planets, but she […]
Album Review: JoJo’s Sleek & Soulful ‘Good To Know’
JoJo Is Looking For A Real ‘Man’ For all its nods to 2020’s minimal R&B landscape, there’s something endearingly retro about JoJo’s Good To Know. Maybe it’s the album’s lean running time (it clocks in at just under 30 minutes), which is in stark contrast to the sprawling, chart-rigging monoliths being rolled out en masse […]
Madonna Releases “I Don’t Search I Find” Remix EP
Madonna’s ‘Hard Candy’ Turns 12 Madame X is alive and well, and she’s slaying… iTunes! Madonna’s “I Don’t Search I Find” remix EP is currently top 10 on the digital retailer, which would be wild under normal circumstances, but anything goes in 2020. So far this week, Mariah Carey and Madonna have traded places at […]
Surprise! Sia Drops Charity Single “Saved My Life”
Sia Drops ‘Original’ To ‘Doolittle’ Soundtrack Recording artists have really stepped up during the COVID-19 crisis, rolling out a steady stream of fund-raising initiatives. The latest to lend a helping hand is Sia. Earlier today (May 2), she dropped a new single called “Saved My Life” and it’s a stirring mid-tempo moment. Produced by Greg […]