SuperM Drops ‘Jopping’ Video SuperM is quite literally a super group. Comprised of idols from boy bands SHINee, EXO, NCT 127 and WayV, the 7-member troupe came out swinging with their first EP in 2019. The self-titled set debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 — and shot straight to the top of the […]
Powfu, Alec Benjamin & RXSEBOY Remix Sista Prod’s “Eyes Blue Like The Atlantic”
Powfu’s ‘death bed’ Video With the live music scene in ruins (shout out 2020), TikTok is the new hunting group for A&R execs to find hits. The perfect example is Jawsh 685’s “Laxed — Siren Beat,” which Jason Derulo transformed into “Savage Love” and landed a global smash. Sista Prod, an 18-year-old producer from Italy, […]
Ciara & Ester Dean Celebrate Black Women On “Rooted”
Ciara’s ‘Thinkin Bout You’ Ciara has taken a well-earned break while pregnant with her third child, but she still managed to record a banger called “Rooted.” A collaboration with Ester Dean, the track is essentially a love letter to black women. “All my songs come with melanin, got the heart, got the soul like Harriet,” […]
Dua Lipa x Madonna x Missy Elliott’s “Levitating” Remix Is Here
Review: Dua’s ‘Future Nostalgia’ Welcome to Club Future Nostalgia! Dua Lipa rolls out the star-studded overhaul of “Levitating” as the first single from her remix album and it’s every bit as disco-fabulous as hoped. [Producer] The Blessed Madonna tinkers with the tempo, but the essence of the track is intact. Dua kicks things off before […]
Silver Sphere’s Breakout Year Continues With ‘handle me’
Silver Sphere Drops ‘crowd’ Intergalactic pop star Silver Sphere, who hails from a planet called The Silversphere (just go with it), made her major-label debut earlier this year with a dreamy breakup anthem called “crowd.” The 20-year-old now follows it up with another song about the end of a relationship. Only this time around, she’s […]
The Japanese House Links With Justin Vernon For “Dionne”
The Japanese House’s ‘Lilo’ Video The Japanese House makes a welcome return to the music today (August 12) with a new EP called Chewing Cotton Wool. The 4-song set is comprised of 2019 gems “Something Has To Change” and “Chewing Cotton Wool” as well as the interlude “Sharing Beds” and a duet with Justin Vernon […]
FLETCHER Rolls Out “If I Hated You” From ‘The S(ex) Tapes’
FLETCHER & Kito Are ‘Bitter’ FLETCHER is really showing off in 2020. The breakout star kicked the year off by releasing a slinky bop called “Forever,” and then upped the ante with “Bitter.” She now makes it three perfect pop songs in a row with “If I Hated You.” Produced by Malay, this is a […]
Starrah Launches Artist Project With “How It Goes”
Even if you don’t know the name Starrah yet, chances are you have bopped along to one of the songs she wrote. Yes, the mastermind behind Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You,” Rihanna’s “Needed Me,” Camila Cabello’s “Havana,” Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé’s “Savage Remix” and many, many more, is finally ready to launch her artist […]
Holly Humberstone’s Hot Streak Continues With “Drop Dead”
Holly Humberstone’s ‘Overkill’ Holly Humberstone’s hot streak continues with “Drop Dead.” The UK singer/songwriter, who ranks as one of 2020’s most promising new artists, has already released three great songs in a row with “Deep End,” “Falling Asleep At The Wheel” and “Overkill.” She now makes it four. “Did you come around here just to […]
LAUREL Embraces Synth-Pop On “Scream Drive Faster”
LAUREL first popped up on my radar in 2016 with the bleak chamber-pop of “San Fransisco.” Since then, the Brit has continued to haunt/charm (in equal measure) on her Park EP and excellent debut album, Dogviolet. Given her affinity for shadowy, stripped-back soundscapes, the 26-year-old’s latest single comes as something of a surprise. LAUREL embraces […]