Billie Eilish
my future
Alternative, Jazz/Swing/Blues, Pop, R&B

The Grammy winner turns away from dark confessionalism and infuses her new single with jazz, R&B and hope.

Taylor Swift
Folklore
Alternative, Folk, Pop

Folklore may be a lyrically dense, aesthetic album that asks the listener to take a personal journey. But it’s not …

Kane Brown
Be Like That
Country, Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop

Kane Brown is joined by Swae Lee and Khalid on this feel good song with a handful of not-so-feel-good moments.

Jason Mraz
Look for the Good
Pop, Reggae

Jason Mraz’s latest channels his characteristic positivity into optimism, encouragement and … a bit of pantheistic dabbling.

Maren Morris
The Bones
Country, Pop

Maren Morris’ chart-topping single shows how a strong foundation yields stability despite past hurt and difficulty.

Lady Gaga
Chromatica
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, R&B

The pop diva returns to familiar territory with dance club melodrama alongside characteristic bizarre portrayals of emotional distress and deep …

Hayley Williams
Petals for Armor
Alternative, EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop

Paramour’s lead singer steps out with a gritty solo debut that explores the sharp edges of brokenness and the beauty …

John K
If We Never Met
Alternative, Pop

John K teams up with Kelsea Ballerini in a mostly sweet speculation about paths they thankfully didn’t take.

The Weeknd
After Hours
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, R&B

After Hours boasts an innovative sound, but it remains the same story fueled by explicit depictions of sex and failed …

Niall Horan
No Judgment
Pop

For former One Direction member Niall Horan, “no judgment” really means “no commitment.”

Khalid and Disclosure
Know Your Worth
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, R&B

Khalid’s counsel to a struggling woman is a countercultural message of hope, strength and optimism.

Dua Lipa
Future Nostalgia
Pop

Dua Lipa’s second effort delivers mixed messages when it comes to emotional independence and physical intimacy.

Sam Smith
To Die For
Pop

Sam Smith’s latest finds this British singer pining for someone worth living and dying for.

Finneas
I Lost A Friend
Alternative, Pop

This song from Billie Eilish’s big brother deals with the uncommon theme of a broken friendship.

Billie Eilish
No Time To Die
Alternative, Pop, Soundtracks

The latest James Bond theme song steers away from profanity and graphic references, and it instead delves into more generalized …