Maisie Peters Drops ‘The List’ Maisie Peters already ranks as one of 2020’s breakout stars thanks to “Smile,” which featured on Birds Of Prey: The Album, and “The List.” She now ups the ante even further with an irresistible toe-tapper called “Sad Girl Summer.” Just don’t be deceived by the title. The Brit’s latest is […]
New Find: Abby Sage Soars On “18 Years”
Abby Sage first appeared on my radar earlier this year with “Holy Water,” a sophisticated indie-pop anthem that ranks as one of the year’s best debut singles. The Toronto-born, Bay Area-raised newcomer now follows it up with the equally great “18 Years.” Which is a very different kind of love song. “I will always love […]
Koe Wetzel Makes Major-Label Debut With “Sundy Or Mundy”
After building a rabid following as an independent artist (he threw his own music festival in 2019), Koe Wetzel inked a deal with Columbia Records. “Sundy Or Mundy” is the 27-year-old’s first release as a major-label artist and it’s a perfect introduction to his anything-goes approach to genre, which falls somewhere between rock, hip-hop and […]
Ingrid Andress Drops Drinking Song “Waste Of Lime”
Ingrid Andress Interview Breakout country star Ingrid Andress released her debut LP, Lady Like, in March, but she’s already back with a new single for the summer. “Waste Of Lime,” a rowdy drinking song that interpolates The Beach Boys’ “Kokomo,” is essentially about your bar crush leaving you high and dry. “We had some fun, […]
We Need To Talk About Kylie Minogue’s ‘Aphrodite’ Bonus Tracks
Flashback: Kylie’s ‘Into The Blue’ One of the few fun things to happen in 2020 is the renaissance of Britney Spears’ “Mood Ring,” a four-year-old Japanese bonus track from Glory. Britney decided to give it a belated streaming release and the song unexpectedly topped iTunes and spawned a club-conquering remix package. That got me thinking […]
Katy Perry Drops Dreamy Acoustic Version Of “Daisies”
Katy Perry’s Lead Singles Ranked You can’t say Katy Perry hasn’t given “Daisies” her all. The pop star has performed it multiple times, released club remixes and even given it a fabulous Pride overhaul — complete with nods to previous singles “I Kissed A Girl” and “Swish Swish.” The mom-to-be now rolls out lovely, stripped-back […]
LANY’s “if this is the last time” Is A Real Tearjerker
LANY Rolls Out ‘good guys’ LANY already has one of 2020’s best singles under their belt with “good guys,” but the trio makes it two with “if this is the last time.” An unashamed tearjerker about watching your parents age, this heartstrings-yanking anthem should probably come with a trigger warning. “Hey mom, I know we’re […]
Amy Allen Drops Debut Single “Queen Of Silver Linings”
After penning hits for Harry Styles, Halsey and Selena Gomez (“Adore You,” “Without Me” and “Back To You”), Amy Allen launches her artist project with a brutally honest, stripped-back single called “Queen Of Silver Linings.” A love song of sorts, the songwriter’s major-label debut is essentially about the grey area between hope and dysfunction. “Keep […]
Britney Spears’ “Get Back” Deserves The “Mood Ring” Treatment
Britney’s ‘Mood Ring’ Is Here One of the nicest things to happen in 2020 (yes, there have been a couple of not-entirely-horrible moments) is the belated success of Britney Spears’ “Mood Ring.” Glory’s Japanese bonus track reached number one on iTunes and even got a Pride-friendly remix package. That got me thinking about another immaculate […]
Ellie Goulding & Lauv Join Forces For “Slow Grenade”
Ellie Goulding’s ‘Brightest Blue’ As we inch closer to the release of Ellie Goulding’s long-awaited 4th album, Brightest Blue, she continues to treat us to new music. The latest bop to be rolled out is called “Slow Grenade” and it’s a perky pop collaboration with Lauv. “Help me, my God this got messy,” the Brit […]