Ylvis
“The Fox”
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop

Is Ylvis the new Psy? This sibling duo from Norway is sure giving it their best shot … by mimicking …

Ariana Grande
Yours Truly
Pop, R&B

Some have described Nickelodeon star Ariana Grande as a kinder, gentler (more conservative) alternative to Miley Cyrus. Is she?

Mandisa
Overcomer
Christian/Gospel, Pop

The Grammy-winning Overcomer brims with faith, hope and perseverance—not to mention catchy pop hooks—as this former American Idol finalist bears …

Miley Cyrus
“Wrecking Ball”
Pop, Rock

What’s Miley ripping apart now? The last of her good-girl ties to Hannah Montana? Or is it just her own …

John Legend
“All of Me”
Pop, R&B

John Legend’s romantic tribute to his new wife (model Chrissy Teigen) focuses on adoration (in the lyrics) while succumbing to …

Katy Perry
“Roar”
Pop

Katy Perry’s latest is once again stoking the fires of controversy. But this time it’s not because of what she …

Lady Gaga
“Applause”
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop

When Lady Gaga sings, “I live for applause,” is she bragging about, confessing or deconstructing her own—and other celebrities’—addiction to …

Jason Derulo
“Talk Dirty”
Pop, R&B, Rap/Hip-Hop, Reggae

R&B singer Jason Derulo says he speaks the language of love. But he forgot how to translate the word lust.

Selena Gomez
Stars Dance
Pop

Coming off an overly publicized breakup and an under-criticized movie, the former Disney star celebrates her 21st birthday with the …

One Direction
“Best Song Ever”
Pop

The title of the latest hit from these five popsters from Britain and Ireland makes a big, bold claim. So …

Various/Soundtrack
Teen Beach Movie
Pop, Soundtracks

The soundtrack for Disney’s retro musical Teen Beach Movie surfs the sounds—and all the accompanying twitterpation—of the ’60s beach party …

Sara Bareilles
The Blessed Unrest
Pop

Piano-playing singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles returns with a mature effort exploring the geography of love’s ups and downs … as well …

Melodic Chaotic
“Summer Fling”
Pop, R&B

The latest hit from Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s daughter Willow might feel fairly tame … if she were 25 …

Ellie Goulding
“Burn”
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop

Is this British synthpop star’s “Burn” a rousing call to selfless love and service … or just another self-centered ode …

Avicii
“Wake Me Up”
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop

This Swedish EDM practitioner has adopted what he calls a “cool” Buddhist moniker and the idea, on “Wake Me Up,” …