Dixie Chicks Return With ‘Gaslighter’ Country legends the Dixie Chicks were supposed to release their first album in 14 years today (May 1). But then COVID-19 got in the way and the trio postponed Gaslighter to a still-unspecified date. However, they couldn’t let the day pass without treating fans to new music. The ladies roll […]
Skylar Grey Shares Her Sensual “Dark Thoughts”
Interview: Skylar Talks ‘Angel With Tattoos’ Skylar Grey really likes to keep us guessing. The in-demand singer/songwriter dabbled in stripped-back folk/pop on 2019’s Angel With Tattoos EP and now explores late-night R&B on “Dark Thoughts.” Co-produced with Jayson DeZuzio, Skylar’s latest is a refreshingly unfiltered. “Hunt you like a savage, savage, then turn us all […]
Noah Kahan Drops Surprise ‘Cape Elizabeth’ EP
Interview: Noah Kahan Talks ‘Busyhead’ While most of us have been in a semi-vegetative state during lockdown, Noah Kahan somehow found the energy to write and record an EP. Cape Elizabeth arrives today (May 1) and it’s a stripped-back, acoustic affair that showcases the 23-year-old’s knack for insightful, gently bruising lyrics. “Cape Elizabeth was recorded […]
Premiere: Chappell Roan’s “Love Me Anyway”
Chappell Roan’s ‘Pink Pony Club’ Chappell Roan’s genre-defying “Pink Pony Club” ranks as one of 2020’s best singles and she builds on that momentum with the just-released “Love Me Anyway.” The singer/songwriter’s latest is essentially about being seen and accepted for who you really are — flaws and all. “I love you because you hide […]
JoJo & Tory Lanez Team Up For Steamy “Comeback”
JoJo Is Looking For A Real ‘Man’ JoJo’s much-anticipated 4th LP, Good To Know, dropped tonight (May 1) and it’s packed with soulful grooves, feisty bops and heartfelt ballads. One of the highlights is a steamy slow jam called “Comeback” featuring Tory Lanez, which is about as explicit as popular music gets. “Tell me it’s […]
MAX Teams Up With Hayley Kiyoko For “Missed Calls”
MAX & Kim Petras’ ‘Love Me Less’ MAX and Hayley Kiyoko join this week’s New Music Friday lineup with a sing-along bop called “Missed Calls.” The fifth single from the NYC pop star’s Colour Vision LP (due May 22) is one of the best. “Do you miss me? Do you hate me?” MAX begins the […]
Evie Irie Is Her Own “Worst Enemy” On New Single
Evie Irie’s ‘The Optimist’ Video Australia’s Evie Irie ranked as one of 2019’s breakout artists thanks to her well-received 5 Weeks In LA EP. Instead of resting on her laurels, the 17-year-old got straight back in the studio — with Greg Kurstin, no less. She now joins this week’s New Music Friday lineup with a […]
Faouzia Soars On Uplifting New Single “Secrets”
Faouzia’s Emotional ‘The Road’ Faouzia’s breakout year continues with an uplifting new single called “Secrets.” The 19-year-old, who recently featured on the Arabic remix of Kelly Clarkson’s “I Dare You,” promises to lend a non-judgmental ear to someone in need on her latest bop. “Tell me all your secrets, tell me what I’m supposed to […]
Premiere: Rare American’s Twisted “Hullabaloo” Video
The Genre-defying Rare Americans, a buzz-worthy band from Vancouver, Canada, rolls out a new single called “Hullabaloo.” The track, which deftly blends elements of alt-rock and pop, is essentially a commentary on capitalism and the cult of non-personality running rampant in this Great Land. That might sound a little heavy, but the track is a […]
Beyoncé Jumps On Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” Remix
Beyonce’s 10 # 1 Singles Ranked It’s time to admit that Beyoncé not only has the best voice in R&B, she’s also the hardest rapper in hip-hop. Queen Bey shows off her rap chops — yet again — on the much-touted remix of Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage.” In fact, she spits fire from the opening […]