Deacon, the 16-year-old son of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, dropped his debut single a couple of weeks ago — and it’s actually good! The talented teen/rising EDM producer teams up with Nina Nesbitt for a banger called “Long Run,” which has already racked up millions of streams and cracked the top 100 on iTunes. […]
Katie Melua Enchants With Anti-Love Song “Airtime”
Katie Melua Announces 8th LP The return of Katie Melua is one of the few good things to happen in 2020. In June, she announced the imminent arrival of her first album of original material in seven years — the pragmatically-titled Album No. 8 (due October 16). After introducing the opus with a sweeping, passionate […]
Dimitri Vegas & Like Me Vs Regard Cover Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name”
Regard & RAYE’s ‘Secrets’ Now, this is tough. How do you give a beloved classic (that still holds up today) a makeover? Should you even try? Belgian DJs Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike show a lot of bravery by updating Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name.” However, they have an ace up their sleeve — collaborator […]
Sabrina Carpenter Drops Bouncy Bop “Let Me Move You”
Sabrina’s ‘Honeymoon Fades’ Sabrina Carpenter joins this week’s New Music Friday lineup with a bouncy banger called “Let Me Move You.” Produced by Stargate, the lead single from the Work It soundtrack is a flirty call to the dance floor. “Said there’s nothing that we can’t do when we’re dancing, I can feel the music […]
Taylor Swift Introduces ‘folklore’ With Lovely “cardigan”
Taylor Swift Drops ‘Folklore’ Taylor Swift got the music world buzzing when she abruptly announced that she would be releasing a new album tonight. I’m going to need some time to fully absorb folklore, but the lead single is a triumph. Co-written and produced by Aaron Dessner (of The National), this is the kind of […]
Mariah Carey Drops “Someday” & “There’s Got To Be A Way” Remixes
Mimi Drops ‘The Live Debut’ EP It’s time to face the facts. Mariah Carey is a literal saint and deserves to be acknowledged as such. The 5-octave angel is celebrating the 30th anniversary of her debut album by releasing goodies every Friday. Mimi got the ball rolling last week with The Live Debut — 1990 […]
Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani’s “Happy Anyway” Is Adorable
Blake & Gwen’s ‘Nobody But You’ Music’s cutest couple is back with another loved-up duet. Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani follow up “Nobody But You,” a well-deserved top 20 hit earlier this year, with an unashamedly romantic tune called “Happy Anywhere.” In all honestly, this song is so sappy it should be unbearable. But these […]
Dove Cameron Returns With “We Belong Together”
Dove Cameron’s ‘Remember Me’ Dove Cameron’s long-awaited debut album takes shape with an alt-leaning, instantly-hummable tune called “We Belong.” Produced by Jesse Shatkin, the 24-year-old’s latest is about the rush of finding your person. “Missing you miles away, said I need space,” she sings in the opening verse, “but I don’t need space, I need you to come […]
Little Mix Drops Sexy Summer Anthem “Holiday”
Little Mix’s ‘Break Up Song’ When it comes to feel-good bops, Little Mix simply does not miss. The UK quartet joins this week’s New Music Friday lineup with “Holiday” and it’s as bright and summery as the title suggests. It’s also rather naughty. “Boy, have I told ya? You give it to me like no […]
J Balvin, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny & Tainy Link For “UN DÍA”
Review: Dua’s ‘Future Nostalgia’ Dua Lipa’s triumphant 2020 continues with a star-studded, Spanglish collaboration called “UN DÍA (ONE DAY).” She joins Latin superstars J Balvin, Bad Bunny and Tainy on the mid-tempo reggaeton anthem, which is essentially about fixing a broken heart. “You regret it now, but it’s your mistake,” the Future Nostalgia queen begins […]