JoJo & Demi’s ‘Lonely Hearts’ JoJo has really been showing off this week. The 29-year-old got the party started by announcing a deluxe edition of good to know (due August 28) and then teasing two superstar collaborations — “Love Reggae” with Tinashe and “Lonely Hearts (Remix)” with Demi Lovato. She now brings a little heat […]
Mariah Carey Drops Three ‘Music Box’ Remix EPs
Mimi Drops ‘The Live Debut’ EP It’s time for Mariah Carey to crack open the vault and share some more goodies as part of her ongoing #MC30 celebration. So far, Mimi has commemorated the 30th anniversary of her debut album by dropping a live EP and a bunch of remix packages. After sharing floor-fillers from […]
Priscilla Block’s “Just About Over You” Is #1 On iTunes
The number one song on iTunes doesn’t belong to Billie Eilish or Harry Styles. Instead, the honor goes to newcomer Priscilla Block. Who is the latest artist to turn a viral TikTok moment into chart success. While the endangered app has been responsible for dozens of pop hits, this might be the first time it […]
Ava Max Taps Lauv & Saweetie For “Kings & Queens” Remix
Ava Max Unveils ‘Heaven & Hell’ With the song going viral on TikTok and steadily building at radio, it makes complete sense for Ava Max to drop a remix of “Kings & Queens.” The rising pop star teams up with Lauv and Saweetie to give the uplifting banger a makeover. Lauv is the first collaborator […]
Beabadoobee Drops “Sorry” As Next Single From ‘Fake It Flowers’
Beabadoobee’s ‘Care’ 20-year-old beabadoobee is one of the breakout stars of 2020 thanks to “Coffee,” a stripped-back ditty Powfu transformed into “death bed (coffee for your head).” The viral success of that song raised the singer/songwriter’s profile and she built on that momentum with “Care” — the lead single from her much-anticipated debut album. Bea […]
Troye Sivan’s ‘In A Dream’ EP Takes Shape With “Rager teenager!”
Troye Sivan’s ‘Take Yourself Home’ Troye Sivan’s In A Dream EP (due August 21) is shaping up to be something very special. After setting the contemplative, ’80s synth sound with “Take Yourself Home” and then conjuring the catchiest cheater’s anthem of 2020 (AKA “Easy”), the Aussie pop star returns with “Rager teenager!,” which is essentially […]
Surf Mesa & Gus Dapperton Team Up For “Somewhere”
Surf Mesa & Emilee’s ‘ily’ Surf Mesa ranks as one of the breakout stars of 2020 thanks to “ily (i love you baby).” An electro-overhaul of Frankie Valli’s 1967 smash “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” featuring Emilee, the dreamy track first went viral on TikTok and then crossed over to streaming platforms. The 20-year-old […]
New Find: Nessa Barrett Debuts With “Pain”
New Find: Abby Sage’s ’18 Years’ Making the leap from social media sensation to pop star is never easy, but Nessa Barrett is off to a promising start with “Pain.” The 17-year-old, who has millions of followers across TikTok and Instagram, moved to Los Angeles this year to pursue a career in music and soon […]
Fancy Hagood Relaunches With “Don’t Blink”
If anyone deserves a happy ending, it’s Fancy Hagood. The singer/songwriter, formerly known as Who Is Fancy, really went through it during his short stint at a major label. Not only was he subject to one of the more questionable marketing campaigns in recent memory (his identity was withheld until “Goodbye” was a radio hit), […]
The Vamps Return With Rollicking “Married In Vegas”
After churning our four albums between 2014 and 2018, The Vamps took a well-earned break. During their mini-hiatus, the UK pop/rock band recalibrated their sound and slowly pieced together their fifth LP. Cherry Blossom drops October 16 and it’s shaping up to be essential listening on the strength of “Married In Vegas.” Produced by LOSTBOY, […]