There may not be as many instant bangers as one might expect, but 'Sweetener' is a completely realized project a full offering of everything she has to offer as a creative, not just a celebrity.
Ariel Arbisser has released her latest single, "The Deep," a captivating blend of funk and darkness, offering an irresistibly catchy tune.
Art pop musician EMEL has shared the new single + video “Lose My Mind (feat. Nayomi)”, a beguiling coalescence of hip-hop and indie pop.
Multi-hyphenate artist Asher Angel returns with his new single "Flip The Switch", a swaggering R&B number.
Autogramm, synth-poppers, have just released their latest single, “Diana," continuing their tradition of crafting sing-along new wave anthems.
Indie duo Babe Club are back with "Middle of Nowhere," a song about the bittersweet nostalgia of being a musician.
'Expectations' is a great listen from front to back with some irresistible melodies, and it has all the makings to launch Bebe Rexha into becoming a full-blown pop star.
For his long-coming debut album, Benny Blanco shows why he's been such a prolific hitmaker but 'Friends Keep Secrets' ultimately plays things a bit too safe to really leave a lasting impact.
24k Magic is pure old school funk/R&B nostalgic gold. Any number of it's songs could strongly stand amongst many of the classics and the way Mars is effortlessly able to fully embody the sound and the spirit of the era he's working in is truly impressive and unparalleled.
Amelia Moore, the rising star known for her emotionally resonant songwriting returns with, "that girl," delving into the challenges of insecurity and self doubt.
Camel Power Club deliver an almost perfect pop collection with the latest album 'Narukanaga.'
We got chance to catch Caroline Polachek at The Anthem in Washington D.C. and she is unlike any other pop star we've ever seen before. A true magician that set the crowd ablaze.
Ariana Grande's follow up to her well received 'Sweetener' is a pop banger that takes a scorched earth approach that delivers a simultaneously personal, yet impersonal ride that's brimming with self-determined energy.
With his third album, 'Leap of Faith', Arnab Sengupta, shows all the hidden treasures that can lie in so-called "sophisticated pop."
Cheeky, the self described b**** pop duo from Brooklyn, NY, talks with us about their journey and evolution as a band, the subconscious influence of feminism on their music, the NY music scene, and more.
Newcomer, Aurelance is thrilled to release his debut single, “It’s Just Another Breakup”, a hyper fusion of pop and rock.
Dynamic alt songwriter Ayleen Valentine just shared her new moody & heavy single “ask nicely," a poignant statement on social constructs.
The Altar tries to bring an edge and darkness to pop that has some very hit and miss production that at times can feel more trendy than authentic. Her personal, vulnerable songwriting is the real highlight of the album.
Colors is about as frankly pop an album as I've ever heard from Beck. Albeit pop to an extremely high degree, because he is after all, still a master musician. And it shows throughout the album as each sound seems meticulously placed and the whole thing's polished to the highest degree. Colors is about as sonically perfect as you'll ever hear, but I couldn't help but feel like it lost some of it's soul in the process.
Vancouver's Black Dog String Quartet makes sure on their latest album, 'A Thousand Times Brighter', that their classical music/pop combination works really well.
Bryan Ferry’s 'Mamouna' reissue will release on Nov. 17, 2023 and include a disc of early sketches of the record's songs.
Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 is a short, slight detour from what Calvin Harris is normally known for. It's generally enjoyable but doesn't leave much of a lasting impression or take many risks. Here's to hoping for more from Vol. 2.
'Canyon Worship 2019' is certainly not the album of a band who uses religion as a replacement for musical talent, but a gospel pop-funk hit of positivity.
Alt-pop sensation Caroline Romano returns with an emotional rollercoaster of a new song, "girl in a china shop."