American Authors
“Best Day of My Life”
Folk, Pop, Rock

If Imagine Dragons had it in ’em to write a really, really happy song, it would probably sound a lot …

Justin Timberlake
The 20/20 Experience
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, R&B

JT pays sentimental, sensual and suggestive tribute to his new bride, Jessica Biel.

Beyoncé
“Bow Down/I Been On”
Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop

Why is Queen Bey sounding so angry and insecure, living as she does on the top of the world? Why …

Robin Thicke
“Blurred Lines”
Pop, R&B

The biggest hit of R&B singer Robin Thicke’s career doesn’t do fans any favors. Or women. Or our culture. Or …

Robin Thicke
“Blurred Lines”
Pop, R&B

The biggest hit of R&B singer Robin Thicke’s career doesn’t do fans any favors. Or women. Or our culture. Or …

Lorde
“Royals”
Alternative, Pop

The breakout alt-pop hit (“Royals”) from this 16-year-old New Zealand singer/songwriter takes pop culture to task for its infatuation with …

Emeli Sandé
“Next to Me”
Pop, R&B

Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé belts out an affirming, gospel-esque song of praise to the faithful man who’s committed to her, …

P!nk
“Just Give Me a Reason”
Pop, Rock

Nate Ruess (the frontman for fun.) joins P!nk on a plaintive ballad about a woman begging her man to give …

Demi Lovato
“Heart Attack”
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop

Demi Lovato’s back with a love song about how afraid she is of love.

Bastille
“Pompeii”
Alternative, Pop, Rock

When Mt. Vesuvius buried the city of Pompeii, it’s residents’ last thoughts probably were not along the lines of, “I’ll …

Icona Pop
“I Love It”
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop

Never underestimate the peculiar appeal of pop music acts from Sweden. (But has something changed? Somehow we can’t remember ABBA …

Pitbull
“Feel This Moment”
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop

Savor the moment. Stop and smell the flowers. It’s great advice. But what happens when such sentiments slide off the …

Justin Bieber
Believe Acoustic
Pop

As the title Believe Acoustic implies, Justin Bieber’s latest chart-topping effort is an acoustic reworking of Believe … plus three …

Justin Timberlake
“Suit & Tie”
Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop

Justin Timberlake walks the musical runway again for the first time since 2006. Are his new lyrical outfits natty … …

Twenty One Pilots
Vessel
Alternative, EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop, Reggae, Rock

If you’re wondering why on earth we’re reviewing an album that came out four years ago, read on.