Celeste’s ‘I Can See The Change’ Celeste got everyone’s attention in 2019 with the stunningly good “Strange.” The 26-year-old was heralded as the UK’s Next Big Thing and subsequently crowned BBC’s Sound Of 2020 winner. And she has more than lived up to that praise with a series of excellent singles including “Stop This Flame” […]
Sasha Sloan Tackles Body Image On “House With No Mirrors”
Sasha Sloan Interview Sasha Sloan rolls out “House Of No Mirrors” as the second cut from her much-anticipated debut LP, Only Child. And it’s very different sound from the unexpectedly upbeat “Lie.” Produced by King Henry, the singer/songwriter’s latest is a stripped-back exploration of body image. “I’d be cooler, I’d be smarter, probably be a […]
Elohim Drops Weird & Very Wonderful “I’m Lost”
LA-based artist/produced Elohim has carved out a niche as one of the most original purveyors of electro-pop in music. She always thinks outside the box, and sometimes throws the box away altogether — as the latest single from her upcoming sophomore LP proves. “I’m Lost” is a weird and wonderful experiment that includes a rave […]
Sweden’s Agnes Dabbles In Disco On “Fingers Crossed”
Flashback: Agnes’ ‘Release Me’ Agnes returned for a lengthy hiatus in 2019 with an EP called Nothing Can Compare. Instead of taking another break, the Swedish pop star kept the new music flowing earlier this year with a retro-bop called “Good Life.” She now follows it up with a disco-inspired banger called “Fingers Crossed.” Produced […]
Madison Beer Sizzles On Racy Banger “Baby”
Madison Beer Drops ‘Selfish’ Madison Beer’s Life Support album is shaping up nicely. “Good In Goodbye,” “Selfish” and “Stained Glass” set the tone nicely, and now the 21-year-old spices things up with a sexy bop called “Baby.” Produced by One Love and Big Taste, this is essentially about reclaiming your power. “Baby, baby, tell me, […]
Kiiara Switches It Up With Introspective “Never Let You”
Kiiara Returns With ‘I Still Do’ Kiiara relaunched last month with a sing-along bop called “I Still Do.” The electro-pop artist now switches it up with a more introspective moment. “You make me into something you don’t even like, I’m alone and I feel nothing,” the 25-year-old sings on the first verse of “Never Let […]
Astrid S Rolls Out A Feisty Bop Called “Marilyn Monroe”
Astrid S Drops ‘Down Low’ EP Astrid S always comes through with a bop. And her latest release, a feisty dance-pop anthem called “Marilyn Monroe,” is no exception. Produced by Fred Ball and Jack & Coke, the banger is essentially a fuck-you to anyone trying to meddle in the Norwegian pop star’s life. “If I […]
TWICE Drops English Version Of “More & More”
BTS isn’t the only K-Pop act dropping a banger in English today. Mega-successful girl group TWICE is also showcasing their language skills on an overhaul of “More & More.” Co-written by the all-star lineup of MNEK, Zara Larsson, Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter, the original version has been a massive success around the world. The […]
FLETCHER Adds “Feel” To ‘The S(ex) Tapes’ EP
FLETCHER & Kito Are ‘Bitter’ FLETCHER has proven a pop force to be reckoned with in 2020, rolling out three perfect pop songs in a row with “Forever,” “Bitter” and “If I Hated You.” The last two bops will feature on the singer/songwriter’s upcoming The S(ex) Tapes EP, which is due on September 18. Joining […]
Mariah Carey Teams Up With Lauryn Hill For “Save The Day”
Mariah’s Underrated ‘E=MC²’ It’s wild how a song first conceived a decade ago — “Save The Day” has been a work in progress for decades — can feel so timely. The lead single from Mariah Carey’s The Rarities compilation is about stepping up and being accountable for the state of the world. “We’re all in […]