“There’s no reason why creatives shouldn’t be capitalizing on every single tool available to help extend their art and find success.” Annika Rose is no stranger to the wild twists and turns of the music business. The rapidly-rising pop singer was only 13 years old when she was signed to Simon Cowell’s Syco label to be the lead in a girl group the famed pop impresario was putting together. …

“I want to be as agnostic and malleable as possible so that when the marketplace or technology shifts, I’m prepared.” Vérité returns this week with her brand-new single, titled “Are We Done Yet?,” which is taken from her forthcoming new album due in 2023. …

Pop newcomers The Scarlet Opera have just released their new single “Alive,” and it’s one of the most noteworthy pop records I’ve heard in a long while. Unashamedly pop, it’s a big and bright song about living in the moment despite all the tragedy in the world. “There is a…

Jonas Brothers’ 2019 comeback is one of the most successful reunions in music history. Since the release of the chart-topping “Sucker,” Kevin, Joe, and Nick have consistently produced hit after hit while evolving their signature brand of guitar-driven pop. This week’s release of “Wings” marks the start of another exciting new era for the trio. The song is a delicious slice of 70s-inspired pop, courtesy of the brothers and collaborator Jon Bellion. “Wings” is the first single from the group’s new album, which drops on May 12. I’m totally loving where the brothers are headed musically with this new single. It’s terrific!

This is so gorgeous! Joy Oladokun’s new single “Changes” is just what the world needs right now. It’s a comforting song about rolling with life’s punches and accepting change. “People yelling and the water’s rising. It’s easy to feel kinda anxious” she beautifully sings. “Even when I’m tired and low there is gold in this river that is carrying me home.” Produced and co-written by Dan Wilson (Adele, Celine Dion, Taylor Swift), “Changes” provides a welcome and uplifting message that soothes the soul. I adore this song and the world needs more of this. Thank you, Joy!

Killboy is one of those rare, refreshing talents who storm onto the scene with a sound, aesthetic, and point of view that’s instantly compelling. …

If there’s one thing to know about Marisa Maino’s “Growing Up Can Go To Hell” is that it’s a gloriously perfect pop song. The track has been stirring up a storm of interest among pop fans who adore the pop purity of the song and instantly relate to Maino’s story…

Spencer Sutherland’s latest single is one of his smoothest ones to date. “Paranoia” packs a deliciously hooky, 80s-infused punch that makes it sound both timely and timeless. That was Sutherland’s exact intent. “I think I wrote the most perfect song for an 80s movie in 2021,” he says on TikTok. Lyrically, Sutherland matches the breezy and upbeat sonics of the song, but there’s more to his story about letting love run free by exploring the world. There are not-so-subtle references to recent challenges with lyrics like, “We saw the world’s Armageddon, we saw it snowing in June.” That sentiment brings us back to the title of the song, “Paranoia,” which captures Sutherland’s desire to live it up, but worries are holding him back. These conflicting emotions acknowledge how many of us feel, making “Paranoia” a song that offers comfort and escape.

Late last year, I wrote about Role Model’s terrific ‘Alive,’ which is one of my favorite songs of 2020. It’s a wildly unique, pioneering pop production that seamlessly blends elements from across the genre spectrum. Role Model (born Tucker Pillsbury) returned last week with a brand-new single, titled ‘forever&more,’ that further details the artist’s burgeoning brand of pop. Accentuated by jangling, slightly distorted guitars and a steady drum groove, Role Model keeps the vibe carefree and hopeful with a tender story about new-found love. ‘forever&more’ hits fever pitch in the chorus with the help of a candy-coated string section that injects the song with just the right dose of pop euphoria. Role Model continues to carve out his own unique niche by innovatively combining compelling pop writing with forward production stylings that have tons of artistic merit.