Music
ZAYN, ‘Let Me’ | Track Review
Former One Direction member and urban-pop standout ZAYN continues sings about sex on single “Let Me,” but does so with more class, maturity, and tastefulness.
Columns
Ryder, Milan Ring & Sarah Vanderheyden | Music from Rising Stars
Rising artists Ryder, Milan Ring, and Sara Vanderheyden highlight ‘Music from Rising Stars,’ a column featuring new, rising, and up-and-coming artists, bands, and music.
Music
Jack & Jack, ‘Closure’ | Track Review
Jack & Jack – Jack Gilinsky and Jack Johnson – follow-up single “I Don’t Know” with the less profane, slightly tamer, yet enjoyable “Closure.”
Music
AJR, ‘Burn the House Down’ | Track Review
Pop brother trio AJR (Adam, Jack & Ryan Metzger) are politically-charged up on their brassy, grandiose, new single, “Burn the House Down.”
Music
John Legend, ‘A Good Night’ | Track Review
Multi award-winning R&B artist John Legend shines once more on his new pop-soul oriented single, “A Good Night,” produced by highly-demanded producer, BloodPop®.
Music
Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa, ‘One Kiss’ | Track Review
Calvin Harris keeps the jams coming with his latest, hella groovy creation, “One Kiss.” He taps rising star Dua Lipa to bless the standout track with her awesome vocals.
Album 💿
Hayley Kiyoko, Expectations | Album Review
Actress and rising pop artist Hayley Kiyoko delivers an honest, well-rounded debut album with ‘Expectations.’ Sexuality serves a pivotal role on the project.
Music
Sigrid, ‘I Don’t Want to Know’ | Track Review
Norwegian pop up-and-comer Sigrid compels on her new single, “I Don’t Want to Know,” continuing to build upon the success of “Don’t Kill My Vibe” and “Raw.”
Music
James TW, ‘Say Love’ | Track Review
British newbie James TW exhibits potential on his innocent, sweet pop single, “Say Love.” The record doesn’t transform pop but is certainly promising.
Music
Michl, ‘Better with You’ | Track Review
Rising California alternative pop artist Michl shines on his beautifully-sweet, romantic single, “Better with You,” produced by Mura Masa.
Music
Yoshi Flower, ‘Just on Drugs’ | Track Review
Rising pop musician Yoshi Flower impresses on his eclectic, ‘trippy’ single, “Just on Drugs.” Simply put, “We’re just on drugs / It’s not love.”
Music
Zak Abel, ‘Love Song’ | Track Review
English pop-soul musician Zak Abel picks up right where he left off from his debut album with his groovy, slick, soulful new single, “Love Song.”