Demi Lovato
Sorry Not Sorry
Pop, R&B

Demi Lovato’s latest hit delivers a proud and profane message to all her “haters.”

Haim
Something to Tell You
Pop, Rock

The second album from this band of three sisters focuses on breakups, breakups and still more breakups. Did I mention …

Kesha
Praying
Pop

Kesha trades hedonism and rebellion for forgiveness and prayer in her surprisingly substantive new single.

Imagine Dragons
Evolve
Alternative, EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, Rock

Imagine Dragons’ third effort plumbs the depths of depression but mostly manages to find a way through that emotional fog.

Fall Out Boy
Champion
Alternative, EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, Rock

Fall Out Boy’s latest epitomizes the term “stadium anthem.” But is everything in this underdog tale worthy of a podium …

Lorde
Melodrama
Alternative, EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop

Lorde’s second album finds her vacillating between rage and carnal excess in the wake of a painful breakup.

The Killers
The Man
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, Rock

The Killers return with a boastful tune about a dude who thinks he’s all that. But is the band in …

David Guetta
2U
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop

Justin Bieber handles vocal duties on this (mostly) romantic collaboration with French electronic music maestro David Guetta.

Katy Perry
Witness
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop

Katy Perry says she wants to sing “purposeful pop” these days. Sometimes on Witness, she does. Other times, not so …

Mandisa
Out of the Dark
Christian/Gospel, Pop, R&B

Mandisa’s latest gives us an intimate glimpse at her hard but redemptive journey through a season of grief and depression.

Linkin Park
One More Light
Alternative, EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock

Linkin Park’s latest trades anger and angst for humility and maturity. (Well, mostly.)

Liam Payne
Strip That Down
Pop, R&B, Rap/Hip-Hop

The first single from this former One Direction member splits the difference between love and lust.

Selana Gomez
Bad Liar
Pop, Rock

Selena Gomez’s latest single is mildly suggestive. Its video? A whole lot more so.

Paramore
After Laughter
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, Rock

Paramore’s latest album wades through loss, heartbreak and bitterness … without ever really turning a hopeful corner.

Harry Styles
Harry Styles
Pop, Rock

Harry Styles’ debut is as melancholy and muted as his former band’s love songs were, at times, earnest and enthusiastic.