OneRepublic’s Clubby ‘Rescue Me’ It doesn’t take OneRepublic long to whip up a (very good) song. In fact, “Better Days” came together in less than a week as the band processed the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world. “Wakin’ up in California, but these clouds don’t go away,” Ryan Tedder begins the track. “Every day is like another storm yeah, […]
ROSALÍA Releases Haunting Ballad "Dolerme" (Or "Hurt Me")
ROSALÍA & J Balvin’s ‘Con Altura’ From the bone-rattling beats of “Con Altura” to the mind-bending visual of “A Palé,” ROSALÍA is the new Queen of Cool. However, there’s more to Spain’s breakout star than cutting-edge production and flashy marketing. She is also one hell of a songwriter and vocalist as the haunting “Dolerme” proves. […]
Ella Vos Introduces Sophomore LP With "Turbulence"
Ella Vos Interview EDIT: The post has been updated with Ella’s “Turbulence” video. Watch it below. Ella Vos knows more about life’s ups and downs than most. “The last couple years have been a whirlwind of change for me — becoming a mother, fighting cancer and divorce,” the resilient songwriter reveals in the press release. […]
His Best Single Yet: Isaac Dunbar Ups The Ante With "scorton's creek"
Isaac Dunbar drops ‘isaac’s insects’ 16-year-old Isaac Dunbar first made waves last year with a pair of very good singles called “Onion Boy” and “Body,” which earned him a spot in our artists to watch in 2020 roundup. It’s still only March, but the Cape Cod native hasn’t disappointed. He kicked off the year with […]
Childish Gambino Taps Ariana Grande For "Time" On Surprise LP, '3.15.20'
Album Review: Ariana’s ‘Thank U, Next’ The world has come to a screeching halt, but the cogs of the music industry are still turning. At least, for now. Childish Gambino rolled out a surprise album yesterday (March 21) and 3.15.20 includes uncredited collaborations with Ariana Grande and 21 Savage. The former, a sprawling, 6-minute anthem […]
SAYGRACE Teams Up With Becky G For "Boys Ain't Shit" Remix
SAYGRACE Drops Debut EP SAYGRACE is really leaving her mark on 2020. The Aussie soul singer, who landed a hit with “You Don’t Own Me” under the moniker Grace, has already released one of the year’s best EPs. The Defining Moments of SayGrace: Girlhood, Fuckboys & Situationships is jam-packed with fiery bangers, but “Boy’s Ain’t […]
Kelsea Ballerini & Halsey Join Forces For "The Other Girl"
Chainsmokers X Kelsea Ballerini Kelsea Ballerini released her much-anticipated third LP, Kelsea, today (March 20) and it includes a surprise duet with Halsey. They join forces on a track called “The Other Girl,” which explores the emotional fallout from dating a cheater. “I bet you’re from out west somewhere, hazel eyes and dark brown hair,” […]
Adam Lambert Drops 'VELVET' LP, Unleashes Video For Epic Title Track
Review: Adam’s ‘VELVET: Side A’ Adam Lambert’s quirky, ’70s-influenced VELVET: Side A was one of the best EPs of 2019. Expectations were sky-high for the full project, but the most glamorous American Idol exceeds them with VELVET (out today). Comprised of the original EP and seven new songs, this is wild ride that incorporates everything […]
The Killers Throw It Back To 'Sam's Town' On New Single "Caution"
The Killers Drop ‘The Man’ Video EDIT: The post has been updated with the cinematic video for “Caution,” which was directed by Sing Lee. Watch it below. The Killers return today with a new single called “Caution.” A throwback to the Bruce Springsteen-channeling Americana of Sam’s Town, the lead single from Imploding The Mirage (out […]
Lauren Jauregui Relaunches With Sultry, Bilingual Bop "Lento"
Lauren, Tainy & C. Tangana’s ‘Nada’ EDIT: The post has been updated with Lauren’s suitably sexy “Lento” video. Watch it below. Lauren Jauregui returns to the New Music Friday with a sultry bop called “Lento.” Produced by Tainy, the breezy banger is mostly sung in Spanish. In fact, there’s only one English-language verse — but […]