POP

“Young Love” by December Fades hits like a moody and cinematic late-night drive with the windows down, dripping with that intoxicating rush of new romance. Kevin Rogers, the mastermind behind the project, takes his pop influences from The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, and Halsey, and steeps them in an ‘80s-tinged haze.…

“A Wing and a Prayer” by Ferdinand Rennie wears its heart not just on its sleeve, but all over the room. It opens with a lush sweep of cinematic strings that feel like they could soundtrack the closing credits of a life-changing film, joined by shimmering acoustic guitar strums that…

At just 14, YoungLuxe storms onto the scene with “Flex World,” and she’s not here to tiptoe around her point. This debut single is a razor-sharp takedown of the hollow luxury-and-status chase that’s got her generation in a chokehold. No sugarcoating, no sidestepping, just cool, matter-of-fact delivery wrapped in a…

Bill Barlow steps out from behind the curtain with the album, The Bill Barlow Project. It’s a peek into the mind of someone who’s been quietly shaping other people’s hits for years and is finally ready to sign his own name on the cover. A seasoned songwriter and ghostwriter, Barlow…

Alpha Neutral’s latest single, “Flow down the River,” is fluid, vibrant, and brimming with motion. The South West London trio has never been easy to pin down genre-wise, and this release just drives that point home even more. Fusing reggae’s rhythmic bounce with soulful pop hooks, the track flows with…

Emeka Nwofor’s self-titled debut album ministers into the magnetism of worship and devotion. Right out of the gate, the Nigerian gospel singer opens a floodgate of raw worship, heartfelt storytelling, and reverent celebration, all wrapped in vibrant African rhythms and spine-tingling vocal passion. The album, dropping June 2, 2025, feels…

With Tell Me No, LACHYO cracks open the door to Friday Night, and what spills out is a glossy, grounded, and emotionally resonant indie-pop anthem. Hailing from the stillness of rural Australia but dreaming in widescreen, LACHYO’s latest is a self-produced leap into shimmering alt-pop, drenched in synths, layered beats,…

Cali Tucker is redefining her legendary last name with her latest single, “Last Name,” dropped on July 18. Raised in the shadow of country royalty — daughter of LaCosta Tucker and niece of Tanya Tucker — Cali could’ve coasted on pedigree alone. But in this stirring ballad, she lays down…

From Maryland, Thammarat is an emerging songwriter, performer, and vocal powerhouse whose music leverages storytelling, nostalgia, memory, and a touch of hopeless romanticism to create an intimate and personal experience for his listeners. His exquisite vocal style, individual to him yet instantly recognizable to others, draws on his natural gift…

“Couldn’t Replenish” by Elena C. Lockleis featuring Lilia Kysil creeps into your bones as the heartbreak you didn’t see coming. Tucked into the folds of soft synths and ambient rustles, the song unfurls like a conversation you’re not ready to have. It begins with Kysil’s voice front and center, capturing…