2016 pop track reviews | The Musical Hype

Gavin DeGraw, Kite Like Girl | Track Review

Gavin DeGraw delivers a respectable, well-rounded record with “Kite Like Girl,” a pre-release single from new LP, ‘Something Worth Saving’.

Ellie Goulding delivers another well-rounded soundtrack single with “Still Falling for You” from forthcoming film Bridget Jones Baby.

With latest single “Mercy,” Shawn Mendes continues to successfully build momentum up to the release of sophomore album ‘Illumination’.

OneRepublic returns with slickly produced single, “Kids.” “Kids” is enjoyable by all means, though not game-changing or transcendent.

After spoiling us with her “Private Show,” Britney Spears returns with Glory single no. 3, the entertaining and energetic “Clumsy.”

Up-and-coming pop heartthrob Jake Miller strives for breakthrough success on “Good Thing,” the second single from forthcoming EP, ‘Overnight’.

The Chainsmokers deliver another potential hit with the help of alternative-pop darling Halsey on “Closer.”

Urban Pop singer JoJo makes a fierce comeback with brash, ‘unapologetic’ single “F*ck Apologies.,” featuring Wiz Khalifa.

Pop singer Cher Lloyd has officially “Activated” her swag. That said did Lloyd forget to activate the cohesion switch on single “Activated”? Perhaps.

On Demi Lovato’s latest single “Body Say,” it’s clear that sex is the M.O. It’s not merely innuendo, but brutal honesty from the gifted pop singer.

Canadian pop artist Shawn Mendes shines on “Ruin,” a soulful, memorable, and well-written single that shows him maturing and “stepping up his game.”

No one will deny Shawn Mendes has “the package.” He’s got the looks and a respectable voice. Single “Treat You Better” is enjoyable but not timeless.