Demi Lovato
“Skyscraper”
Pop

Demi Lovato’s first song since her dramatic public meltdown in 2010 is equal parts emotional catharsis and determined resolve to …

Colbie Caillat
All of You
Pop

Fresh-faced, bubbly and very much in love—or at least with the idea of love—Colbie Caillat returns with “All of You.” …

The Wanted
“Glad You Came”
Pop

Move over Katy, Taylor, Gaga and Adele, there’s a new boy band in town. To which they collectively respond, “What’s …

Gotye
“Somebody That I Used to Know”
Pop

Peter Gabriel hasn’t made big splashing noises since the early ’90s. The same goes for Sting. You can hear strong …

Selena Gomez & The Scene
When the Sun Goes Down
Pop

Selena Gomez recently told Fox News, “I should be allowed to grow up.” So how much of that does she …

Beyoncé
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Pop, R&B

She’s one of R&B’s most revered divas. She’s the wife of unofficial hip-hop head Jay-Z. She has the No. 1 …

Maroon 5
“Moves Like Jagger”
Pop

Like melting, neon-colored popsicles, there’s a lot of sugar but not much substance when it comes to this infectious summertime …

Gym Class Heroes
“Stereo Hearts”
Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop, Rock

Heartfelt emotions thump like a boom box woofer as Maroon 5’s Adam Levine contributes to Gym Class Heroes’ latest hit.

Owl City
All Things Bright and Beautiful
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop

Owl City’s lone member, Adam Young, follows up 2009’s hit “Fireflies” with another dose of unabashed enchantment, earnest innocence and …

Bad Meets Evil
“Lighters”
Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop

Bruno Mars lends his hypnotic tenor to an uplifting chorus about chasing your dreams. If only the contribution from rap …

Coldplay
“Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall”
Alternative, Pop, Rock

Sure, there’s a teardrop right in the song title. But the truth is, Coldplay’s new anthem may make you smile …

Foster the People
Torches
Alternative, EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, Rock

Foster the People generated lots of conversation with its provocative hit about school violence, “Pumped Up Kicks.” Is the rest …

Christina Perri
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Pop

Singer/songwriter Christina Perri cozies up to the maidens of ’90s-era Lilith Fair on her melancholy debut about love and loss …

Cobra Starship
“You Make Me Feel …”
EDM/Electronica/Techno, Pop, Rock

There’s not much to Cobra Starship’s latest pulsating dance hit, lyrically speaking. The video’s another story, though.

OneRepublic
“Good Life”
Pop, Rock

The OneRepublic guys are perched on top of the world—and they’ll let you know all about it in their latest …