The Weeknd blessed the masses at the start of the year by unveiling his eagerly awaited "Dawn FM" project. The album, described by The Weeknd as a sonic experience, features Tyler, the Creator, Oneohtrix Point Never, Quincy Jones, Lil Wayne, and Jim Carrey. His momentum has since kept on rolling as he has released a slew of fascinating visuals for tunes such as “Gasoline (XO Vision),” “Sacrifice,” “Take My Breath,” and now his latest, “Out Of Time.” He now has released a remix bundle for his song "Out Of Time" that includes four remixes of the track plus the original and an instrumental version. The music video for “Out Of Time,” directed by Cliqua and featuring Jim Carrey and South Korean actress HoYeon Jung, can be seen. By sampling Tomoko Aran’s 1983 song “Midnight Pretenders” and combining it with his own introspective lyrics, the platinum-selling artist flips a City Pop classic and blends it into his own song. The Weeknd said of the project, "the album I've always wanted to make" following the releases of "After Hours," "Starboy," and "Beauty Behind the Madness." Aside from releasing new music, it also marks the announcement that his songs "Blinding Lights" and "Starboy" are officially certified diamond by RIAA (The Recording Industry Association of America.) This makes The Weeknd only the sixth solo artist to reach three diamond digital single awards. The star will also embark on his first-ever stadium tour in July, beginning in his hometown of Toronto. The tour will feature Doja Cat and run through September before concluding in Los Angeles.

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Gatton has seen a recent explosion around his song “When Scars Become Art,” which quickly ascended to become the fastest-growing and one of the biggest songs in the Philippines. What started as one of the country’s biggest TikTok trends has evolved into a song that has resonated with millions of people across the country. He has now released a new version of the track with Rising Danish pop star Maximillian entitled "When Scars Become Art II." A fan favourite, “When Scars Become Art,” was initially released by Gatton in 2018. When Gatton posted a TikTok video of the song on January 19th, it immediately went viral (5.4 million views, 664,000 Likes, 6,441 comments and 900,000+ user-generated content videos using the audio) and sparked the song’s incredible growth. About the song, Gatton says — “When Scars Become Art is what I consider to be the thesis of my artistry. Attempting to cultivate art out of every scar. I think that is what every creative is aiming to do in some capacity. And perhaps every human being. Trying to make sense of the pain. I wrote the song after one of the hardest seasons of my life. I had lost multiple really formative relationships and opportunities at the time and, in turn, lost myself. On one particular day, amidst this season engulfed by grief and sorrow, I sat down at the piano in hopes to find some healing. All I needed was a coping mechanism for the pain. I never had any intention of writing music to release it at the time; just therapy. Perhaps the purest form of writing. In a matter of 30 minutes, I wrote one of the first songs I had ever written."

Nicklas Sahl is a steady momentum in the Danish music scene, his enthralling lyrics and captivating charm connecting with the listener in the best possible way. Ahead of Sahl's new album "God Save The Dream," his second album, which will be released on May 6, 2022, unveils a 5-track EP entitled "Good/Crazy." The 22-year-old singer, songwriter and heartthrob have made waves across the media channels and human hearts, with more than ten soundtracks released since his debut in 2018, with his debut album, “Planets,“ released in January 2018 under the Warner Music, in Denmark, Record label. The coincidence between the pandemic closure and Nicklas Sahl's time in the studio paved the way for reflection and a desire to create something that people could gather around. It is one of the recurring themes in music. Nicklas Sahl says about "God Save The Dream:" “It was absolutely fantastic to experience one big dream after another to be fulfilled - but as the waves grew, so did the expectations and opinions of me and my music, of course - both from the team around me and not least from myself - and then I had to let go before I could start creating new music, ”says Nicklas Sahl. The song 'God Save The Dream' is the story of his journey as a musician so far. From when he was a little boy, fell in love with music and dreamed of becoming a rock star, to music actually becoming my way of life, and he was suddenly part of this huge machine of an industry. The song is a tribute to the dreams and a call to dare to trust his own intuition on the journey towards his dreams both in headwinds and in headwinds.

British singer-songwriter Benedict Cork has released his new EP "If These Walls Could Talk," posing as an intimate look into the artist's journey of personal discovery, “If These Walls Could Talk” casts a spotlight on Benedict’s raw and authentic attitude toward tune crafting and solidifies himself as one to watch for 2022. The feel-good title track put us firmly in our feels, having heard Benedict’s angelic vocals grace his latest single, “If These Walls Could Talk.” Hacked from his new EP of the same name, the poignant track sees the artist riding the waves of nostalgia as he reminisces his childhood over a piano-led melody. In the music video, Benedict enters the doors to his childhood home, coming face to face with his younger self as a triumphant chorus crashes in. Upon the release, Cork explains, “‘If These Walls Could Talk’ is all about my childhood home and how much change and growth I experienced within those walls through the years. I really wanted to capture that nostalgia in the music video, so the director Yury and I tried to fill it with as many pivotal moments as possible – from first love to first heartbreak to a young version of me (played by Buddy Macarthy) haunting the corridors when I return to collect some things.” Having amassed over 10 million streams across all DSPs since making his debut back in 2018, Benedict Cork is the artist's name on everyone’s lips, having “pricked the ears” of tastemakers at Billboard and Clash, as well as Sir Elton John, with his unique brand of refreshingly honest and vulnerable melancholic pop. As a dynamic and captivating live performer, Cork has played shows across Europe and the UK, supporting Duncan Laurence, Tom Walker and Emily King, and performing alongside international icons Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie at the British Summertime Festival in 2019.

Country music powerhouse Carrie Underwood is gearing up to release her ninth studio album, “Denim and Rhinestones” set for release on June 10, 2022. The hitmaker recently took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes video promoting her new single “Crazy Angels.” With the up-tempo instrumentals backing her wide vocal range, Underwood sings about her different personalities and “wild side.” Underwood is already receiving praise from her devoted community, as they are pointing out her iconic sound and declaring their high hopes for the upcoming record. The “Before He Cheats” singer wrote 11 of the 12 tracks on the highly anticipated collection. “Denim & Rhinestones” will also serve as her first country project since she released her critically acclaimed 2018 release, “Cry Pretty.” “We cover a lot of ground on this album. We have a lot of songs that have a bit of a ‘throwback’ feel, but they sound super fresh. I grew up listening to so many different kinds of music, and that is extremely evident in this body of work,” she previously said in a statement. “These are musical influences that are all in me and work their way out, and I just decided this time not to get in their way. I think this whole album ended up being a big reflection of me as a person and as an artist.” While fans wait patiently for the genre-bending artist to release the full-length tracklist, she’s splitting her time between music city and her Vegas residency. The multi-platinum artist dressed in a long-sleeved ball gown took her talents to the Grand Ole Opry (April 16) to sing in the legendary circle. The vocalist delivered an ear-grabbing rendition of “Blame It On Your Heart” by legend Patty Loveless and “Wasted” from her 2005 album, “Some Hearts.”

It's been quite the year for The 28-year-old singer George Ezra so far. Not only has he released his comeback single "Anyone for You (Tiger Lily)," and announced his upcoming album 'Gold Rush Kid,' along with the special edition, he has premiered a new track entitled "Green Green Grass." The video shows clips from George's camping adventure with his friends, Adam and Christy, accompanied by a clip of the catchy new tune. The video also shows a clip from when the boys set up camp in front of Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage skeleton at Worthy Farm, interspersed with footage from a recording studio. And it seems that fans are also very happy with the new song. One wrote: "So excited for this. Good feeling vibes! Summer song awesome! Lobe you George! Perfect as Easter is coming up so this to loop forward too after haha xxx," (sic) with another saying: "QUIVERING with anticipation." Meanwhile, George recently claimed he has no desire to team up with his music peers for a record as he doesn't think his style of music is made for duets. He said: “I don’t like collaborating. “I’ve got no interest in collaborating with other artists, full stop; I don’t want to. It’s not that I don’t like it when other people do it. Sometimes it’s great. I just don’t." Meanwhile, George - who is also set to take to the stage alongside James May and Anne-Marie for Hits Live Liverpool at the city's M S Bank Arena on May 20. The BRIT Award-winning singer kicked off a small string of dates at the legendary theatre ahead of follow-up shows in Manchester and Glasgow later this week.

After teasing his huge new collaboration with a then unnamed star through a filter disguising their identity, Alesso has now revealed his next track titled "Words" and it’s no other than pop royalty Zara Larsson. Of course, Zara Larsson is no stranger to the electronic world as she broke out onto the charts with the collaboration "Never Forget You" with MNEK, she has also teamed up with the likes of Clean Bandit on "Symphony" and David Guetta on "This One’s For You." Aside from collaborations, her solo releases have also climbed up the charts, the likes of "Lush Life," "Ain’t My Fault" and "I Would Like" being huge tracks. This also certainly isn’t Alesso’s first release of the year. Starting off the year with a huge VIP Mix version of Katy Perry collaboration "When I’m Gone," he also starred in the soundtrack for The Batman film with his release "Dark" which saw him take a surprising techno route. Lately, his March release "Only You" with Sentinel has been taking centre stage, but looks like "Words" is set to follow that same success very soon. Born in Stockholm, Alesso is of Swedish and Italian descent. The star began honing his musical skills early as he took up piano lessons at age 7. However, it was at 16 that Alesso discovered his interest in Electronic Dance Music. Then, in July 2014, Alesso signed with Def Jam Recordings, becoming only the second EDM artist to sign with the label after Afrojack. The music trio will be going on a world tour this year, and they tapped some of the most prominent artists in the industry to help them entertain fans. The first leg will kick off at the FTX Arena in Miami, Florida, this coming July 29.

Florence + The Machine is gearing up to release "Dance Fever," their long-anticipated follow-up to 2018’s "High As Hope." Florence Welch started writing the album’s songs in pandemic isolation. She recorded them in New York with co-producer Jack Antonoff. Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley also helped out on much of the LP. We’ve already posted the early singles “King,” “Heaven Is Here,” and “My Love,” and now Florence has shared another early single. The new track “Free” is a big, soaring, euphoric rocker about battling anxiety and about the fleeting moments when that anxiety disappears through the magic of music and communal catharsis. In its exquisite sense of release, “Free” slots in nicely next to Florence classics like “Dog Days Are Over” and “Shake It Out.” Florence co-wrote and co-produced the song with Jack Antonoff. She debuted the song at her Newcastle tour opener a few nights ago, and she got really into it. I don’t often get to say this about an album’s fourth single, but it’s not hard to imagine “Free” achieving anthem status in the future. Like the other "Dance Fever" singles, “Free” has a video from director Autumn de Wilde, the former rock photographer responsible for the 2020 film "Emma." The “Free” video stars Bill Nighy, the great British character actor famous for his work in things like "Love Actually" and the "Pirates Of The Caribbean" movies. The band will embark on a full UK arena tour in November, while an extensive North American tour will also take place later this year, with support from Arlo Parks, Sam Fender, King Princess, Yves Tumor, Japanese Breakfast and Wet Leg on select dates.

In July 2021, singer-songwriter Gabbie Hanna teased the unreleased song “Head In The Clouds” on social media, and it finally arrived. The song is taken from her upcoming debut album “Trauma Queen,” following “I Sold My Soul,” written by Gabbie Hanna and Landon Tewers, who also produced the track. She posted an acoustic session video of the song with DIIØRIØ on Instagram, “MY SONG 'Head In The Clouds' just came out! My friend DIIØRIØ came by to catch up and jam a little. I remembered I had a song coming out tonight, and it would be fun to sing it real quick. So this was take one.” Beyond being internationally known as a Billboard and iTunes-charting artist, Gabbie Hanna is a New York Times Best Selling author, a comedian and a social media megaforce with 22-million followers (and counting). She rose to prominence on Vine and YouTube's video platforms, creating content under the name The Gabbie Show. On October 22, 2021, Hanna deleted all her YouTube videos, except her music content, which is now her principal occupation. Hanna released a poetry book titled "Adultolescence" in September 2017, and her follow-up book, titled "Dandelion," was released in October 2020. She ventured into the music industry with her debut single "Out Loud" back in 2017, and her debut extended play, "2WayMirror," was released in 2019. Her second EP, "Bad Karma," was released in 2020.

We run down the colossal and breathtaking works by the genuinely excellent artist Elton John as he is our Artist Of The Month. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967, John is one of the most successful artists of all time, having sold over 300 million records in a six-decade career in music. We will run down four albums every post and go through his incredible catalogue. Enjoy! VICTIM OF LOVE (1979) I don't think any fan or critic will understand the dramatic shift in style that Elton underwent with 1979's Victim of Love; to this day, it remains a strange oddity in the discography of any significant artist. One would argue that with the fleeting scene of the disco era at the turn of the 80s, Elton felt that he had to fully embrace the genre while it was still famous for it to be a successful musical experiment; the glittery cover of "Johnny B. Goode" emphasizes this. Long story short, it was not. All the tracks were written by inexperienced songwriters, including A Single Man lyricist Gary Osborne who still needed time to bloom himself. This was a disappointing and disturbing listen, considering that Elton was on top of his game only a few years ago; however, it is not as terrible as everyone claims it to be; "Warm Love in a Cold World," "Born Bad," and "Thunder in the Night" is delightfully cheesy. 21 at 33 (1980) Elton entered the 80s, ten years after his break-out success, by releasing the twenty-first album during the thirty-third year of his life, hence the album's title. 21 at 33 was marked by the gradual return of partner Bernie after a four-year sabbatical; nevertheless, Elton was still committed to his partnership with lyricist Gary Osborne which had been developing nicely since 1978's A Single Man. Elton had much to make up for with critics and fans. His previous experimental effort, Victim of Love, had alienated both parties and thrown an outdated label upon his image now that the 70s were over. 21 at 33 nevertheless utilizes the same nauseating disco vibe that had sunk the dismissible Victim of Love; however, this time, it is far more tastefully done, yielding some excellent tunes; "Chasing the Crown," "Two Rooms at the End of the World," and "White Lady White Powder." Elton and Gary released what was perhaps the best and most successful album of their collaboration; the hit single "Little Jeannie," as well as the other standout "Dear God" and "Take Me Back." A great album. The Fox (1981) 1981's The Fox parallels predecessor 21 at 33 in terms of being a tentative regrouping and exploration of different paths for Elton, but with The Fox, Elton crafts more ambitious extended music with a stripped-down sound, reminiscent of 1969's Empty Sky. Gary Osborne and Elton John's collaborations were beginning to yield some impressive results, including "Heart in the Right Place" and the tender "Chloe" conclusion to the "Carla/Etude/Fanfare" medley became one of two tracks extracted as singles. The other, "Nobody Wins," sports a Euro-beat flavour and was adapted from a French techno-pop hit by Osborne and Jean-Paul Dreau. According to John, the dark and noir "Elton's Song" remains a favourite, and he very occasionally revives it for live performances. The Fox is overshadowed by the later hit-filled album Too Low For Zero, but it is one of Elton's underrated masterpieces. Jump Up! (1982) 1982's Jump Up! was Elton's first album to have been recorded of entirely new material, seeing that 21 at 33 and The Fox made heavy use of leftover material from the sessions for 1978's A Single Man. While Elton and Bernie had been writing together again on a much more continuous yet infrequent scale, Elton still included more material he had written with second lyricist Gary Osborne. Critics only remember the album, including Elton and Bernie's beautiful tribute to slain friend John Lennon "Empty Garden (Hey Johnny); the rest, even Bernie, called disposable 80's pop excess. However, the delightful thing about Jump Up! is that its material ranges from the absurd and the insane, with tracks like "Ball and Chain" and "I Am Your Robot" to the insipid, classic-Elton, breakup opener "Dear John," to the sublime beauty of such forgotten masterpieces like "Blue Eyes," and one of Elton's best ballads "Princess." Jump Up! despite its childish title, is, in fact, one of Elton's best 80's albums.

Originally from Dublin, Ireland Matt Taylor is an Indie Pop artist with mesmerizing songwriting, inspired by artists such as Taylor Swift and Lorde. The previously released single "Godspeed" was described by Clash Magazine as ‘music that feels as though it has been beamed in from the future. Following the release of "no matter what I say" Taylor’s third single just this year, comes the gripping and heartbreaking "April 13th." Delicate fingerstyle acoustic guitar accompanies Taylor’s raw vocals as he exposes the truth of his ex-lover's intentions, calling him out for not being honest. It is almost unquestionable that some of us have found ourselves in similar circumstances as Taylor. Young and in love, almost blind to the fact that someone is not reciprocating the intensity of our feelings. But all of a sudden, we open our eyes and come to the realization that there’s something that does not fit, and you finally come to terms with the fact that you’re not the priority for the other person (and maybe haven’t been for a while). In a poetically beautiful confrontational discourse, With a beyond dreamy production full of bedroom synths and colliding electronically enhanced harmonies, the piece sets a cinematic coming-of-age scene that perfectly fits the lyrics of the song. There’s definitely a hint of Troye Sivan, Holly Humberstone, and Conan Gray, which are admittedly some of Taylor’s influences. However, he does not mimic or copy these artists, as his signature sound is very much present in the whole production and crafting of the song.

Max Frost has released "Cool Kids," the second single off his forthcoming EP "Flying Machines," due May 6. Shimmering piano glistens before a swooning synth-rock chorus captivates, and Max admits, "Wish I could travel back in time to tell myself it's all alright." "Cool Kids" was the first song Max wrote for Flying Machines, which set the tone for the entire record. The track's accompanying music video showcases a nostalgic, feel-good and dry-humoured story about a piñata man treated like a free food sample in a hungry, cruel and comedic world. Max built the entire piñata costume and housed himself. "Cool Kids' is about sneaking out of your house in high school to hang out with people who will make you cool. It's about existential angst and fear of the future driving you to numb and make bad decisions. But it also tries to comfort the character in the song from the future in a way they will never hear." "Cool Kids" follows Max's previous single, "Head in the Clouds," which landed on Spotify's coveted Good Vibes playlist upon release and generated nearly 20,000 streams per day. It was also the first track Max put out as an independent artist and signifies a new era for him. Max found a way to stay musically inventive throughout the pandemic by creating incredible viral mashups on TikTok. He's amassed half a million followers and 8 million "likes" with videos like Pink Floyd cover Billie Eilish (1.5 million views), The Killers cover Garth Brooks (1.5 million views), and Queen mashes up Gayle (1.1 million views).

Hanson has released their new song “Don’t Let Me Down,” the third single from Grammy Award-nominated pop-rock trio’s eagerly anticipated new project, "Red Green Blue." Featuring Zach Myers from Shinedown, “Don’t Let Me Down” was written by Zac Hanson, and co-produced by Zac, Award-winning Producer Jim Scott (Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Wilco) and Grammy Award-winning Artist/Producer David Garza (Fiona Apple, Midland, Sharon Van Etten), the rock-infused pop song is accompanied by a hilariously entertaining official music video starring Myers and Frankie Muniz is streaming now via YouTube. Comprising three solo-led projects from Taylor, Isaac, and Zac Hanson, "Red Green Blue" arrives via 3CG Records on May 20. The album, which marks Hanson's milestone 30th anniversary, brings together the band’s three unique creative voices like never before, with a third of the album written and produced by each brother: Taylor’s Red, Isaac’s Green, and Zac’s Blue. “Don’t Let Me Down’ is a song about seizing your moment. It’s about living up to your potential. We all need encouragement to overcome the barriers in our lives, but ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ is a personal message – I wrote it to myself. As I was facing the challenge of writing a solo project for the first time, I needed to hear, ‘don’t let me down; your moment is now,’ said Zac Hanson. “We’ve all been really good friends for over 20 years,” said Frankie Muniz. “So when Zac asked me to be in a video, I thought it would be the ultimate gig for me because it was my dream as a kid to be a member of HANSON, and now I’m getting to fulfill that dream.”

Global rising star Beth McCarthy has released her brand new EP entitled "No Hard Feelings," which boasts production and co-writing credits from Sophie Ackroyd (Nina Nesbitt, Benjamin Francis Leftwich). The three-track EP which includes the title track "No Hard Feeling, "If You Love Me Right" and "Friendship Bracelet" which showcases her witty, storytelling lyricism stands out as she laments a friendship falling apart through hard-hitting lines and singalong melodies. While break-ups are often characterized in pop culture as hurtful and bitter, "No Hard Feelings" instead navigates the many conflicting emotions that come with the breakdown of a relationship that has simply run its course. Beth Spoke about the title track, saying. “I wanted this song to be the title track of the EP because of the clear irony that a collection of bitter break-up songs would be called ‘No Hard Feelings.’ To me, it’s almost like each song is a snapshot of a different break-up, and the lyric ‘feelings are hard’ from "No Hard Feelings" is ultimately what ties them all together.” Elaborating on the artwork, Beth shares: “The torn up pieces of the artwork stuck back together again continues this theme of fragmented emotions that are all out of place and difficult to figure out. All these different emotions are what makes us human! So when they’re unsettled, it can feel like you’re a broken version of yourself.” Beth McCarthy had an exceptional 2021, accumulating over 9.5 million streams on the three singles she released last year. With huge followings on both TikTok and Instagram, Beth has won the hearts of hundreds of thousands of fans all over the globe. A firm favourite of the Spotify Editorial team, Beth has had her tracks placed on playlists, including "Sad Bops," "Songs to Cry to," and "Sad Songs for Girls."

Alternative pop singer and songwriter Bülow has released her latest EP, "Booty Call," available via Republic Records and Universal Music Canada. The 5-track release arrives with three new songs, joining previously released singles “Don’t Break His Heart” and “Playing Me Back.” Among the slate of new songs appears “Booty Call,” the commitment-adverse title track produced by Finneas. “I wanna be the other girl / Not the one that you call at your worst,” Bülow sings. “Cause I won’t stick around / But I’m in love.” “It’s not a sad song,” Bülow explained. “It’s not about pining after someone, more longing for a connection with no strings attached. I want to give power to this word. It’s always seen as such a negative thing. It doesn’t have to be.” “Booty Call” embraces choice and control at its core as the singer taps into her emotional power. The song moulds to the thread running throughout "Booty Call," which plays into a relationship's conceptual themes of trust and commitment, or a lack thereof. Throughout the project, Bülow tackles forbidden love, desire, betrayal, revenge, and more through a complex lens. Speaking of “Playing Me Back,” she explained: “I let my curiosity lead me and ended up getting way too deep with somebody I didn’t have business going deep with. I tend to go with the flow if it feels good, and sometimes it gets me in trouble. It’s weird sometimes I don’t understand my emotions entirely, but that’s why I wrote this song.” "Booty Call" arrives as the singer wraps up her time on the road serving as the opening act on Conan Gray’s North American tour.

Superstar G-Eazy has released a new track titled "Angel," written for his mother, Suzanne Olmsted, and arrives on her first birthday since her passing last Fall. G made the song with a close circle of friends; the background vocals are Devon Baldwin and Vida Simon and the same choir, led by Tim Davis, that was used on his previous song "Faithful." Additionally, Goody Grace plays the drums, guitar and bass guitar, and it was co-produced by G and Zac Brunson.  On “Angel,” the rapper looks for connection everywhere he thinks it may appear: in his dreams in fleeting messages passed through angels on the road. “Keep searching, and searching / I must be looking in the wrong places,” he delivers softly. “But tonight / I swear I never felt so close.” In tandem with the release, G has also announced an annual college scholarship in honour of his mom, "The Dandelion Scholarship." Through his charity, The Endless Summer Fund, the scholarship will award $15,000 to one US college-bound high school senior pursuing an art major, and the recipient will be announced on April 15th (his mother's birthday) each year. Further details on this year's recipient and how students can apply in the future are announced. Multi-platinum recording artist and producer G-Eazy has established himself as a leading force in the music and touring world. His third full-length studio album,  "The Beautiful & Damned"  (2017), debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and garnered two No. 1 radio hits - "No Limit" ft. A$AP Rocky & Cardi B and "Him & I" ft. Halsey.

Singer-songwriter Kelis teamed up with a plant-based meal delivery service Daily Harvest to release a new song entitled “Feed Them” along with a music video. The song is included on the collaborative EP “Daily Harvest: Eat The Solution” in honour of Earth Month. The EP features five singer-songwriters, including Kelis, Kyla Imani, Shuba and Damoyee. Each artist shares their perspective on food's role in solving the climate and health crises. Linden Berelowitz and Stephen Satterthwaite wrote the track. Produced by Linden Jay Berelowitz. The video was filmed at Kelis' home farm in Temecula, California. Also, the song will appear on her upcoming seventh studio album, “Dirt.” Kelis said in a statement, “If we're able to plant these little seeds, give people the information and let them see how feasible and tangible eating the solution really is, that's the first step towards change.” She shared on social media, “The Earth gives us everything we need to nourish ourselves and our families if we take care of it. Healing our planet doesn't have to be so complicated. If we all just up our fruits + veggies and choose food that's good for us and the planet, we can all do our part to take better care of the Earth.” The upcoming project "Dirt" was preceded by the lead single "Midnight Snacks," which dropped in October alongside a music video. Kelis puts out music sporadically. She is not the type of artist that wants a frenzied music career. She now prioritizes being a mother (to a new toddler) and running a farm and culinary business.

Ingrid Andress performs an intense spiritual and moral inventory in her new song “Good Person,” released with a music video. The ballad co-written by Andress with Steph Jones and Sam Ellis is the first single from the “More Hearts Than Mine” singer’s follow-up to her debut album "Lady Like." Andress addresses the titular “Good Person” in her verses, wondering what moving through the world in that manner must be like. “I’m trying to turn the page, do you think I have what it takes?” she asks, her voice shaded by soft vocoder harmony and airy synthesizers. The chorus turns more confessional. It’s a gripping examination of the way we perceive others and compare ourselves without ever knowing the whole story. “I wrote ’Good Person’ when I realized that I was starting to question a lot of things,” Andress said in a statement. “What makes somebody good, and what does that look like, and in a world of being so judgmental of other people, what makes you better than them?” The video for “Good Person” brings that conflict to life. Andress alternates between instances of dark and light, stumbling through a messy hotel room in one scene and bathing in rays of sunshine in another. By the end, she’s being cleansed by the rain, a temporary break from her self-doubt. Last August, Andress released “Wishful Drinking,” featuring Sam Hunt has proved to be a streaming success garnering over 100 million global streams. In June, Andress will join Keith Urban for his 52 date North American "The Speed of Now World Tour."

For Phillip Phillips fans, the wait is finally over. The "American Idol" season 11 winner is not only celebrating ten years since he won the show in 2012, but he’s putting out a new single titled “Love Like This.” The new track is written by Khalid Bassein, Phillip Phillips, Robyn Dell’Unto and Todd Clark. “It’s been four years since I’ve put out new music,” Phillip wrote on Instagram. “I am proud and excited to lead with this song. It is the most personal look into my life over the last four years and maybe ever. Let’s all lean into a love like that and keep rockin.” Additionally, Phillip announced that he’s signed with Triple 8 Management, which oversees "American Idol" season 10 winner Scotty McCreery’s country music career. “Just want to say thank you to Todd Clark for being an awesome producer and friend since the beginning.” Phillip added, “I want to thank Triple 8 management for taking me on and helping me get music out into the world again. Rit Venerus, Sarah Dellimore, Laurie Soriano and Matthew Morgan as well for being the best team in the entire world.” Phillip will return to "American Idol" on Sunday, April 10, to perform “A Love Like That.” Reigning "American Idol" winner Chayce Beckham and season 17 runner-up Alejandro Aranda aka Scarypoolparty, are also set to perform. Also, on the 3-hour episode, the Top 20 will be revealed. The singer-songwriter released his third studio album, "Collateral," in January 2018. The set was his last album for Interscope/19 recordings, where he signed after winning the show. “Into the Wild” was his last single.

Every week, we highlight the cream of the crop in music through our best music of the week column. Here's our round-up of the best tracks and music videos across our desks. This week, we're bringing you the best new music that popular culture offers. Genres mean nothing to us, so be prepared to take a vision quest down many different avenues. BENJAMIN INGROSSO | QUEENS Swedish singer Benjamin Ingrosso gifts fans with his new single "Queens" from his upcoming English album is expected in Autumn. As he wraps up his tour dates, he pushes full steam ahead with new music and sets his sights on conquering the international pop scene. Benjamin writes "Queens" with Amanda Cygnaeus and Madelene Eliasson – with the latter also producing. The Dance You Off singer shared: “Extremely proud of this song and the Queens that I wrote it together with! This song is to all of you Queens out there who make the world a better place!” He is celebrating the queens in his life, with some of the initial opening riffs even boasting a Queen-esque flavour before the production becomes fast-paced and infectious, building to a soaringly optimistic chorus. With over 583 million streams on Spotify, 15x platinum and 17x gold and three albums on Sweden's top list, Benjamin Ingrosso has grown to become one of the home country's biggest stars. In addition to new music and the concert at Fållan, he also plays at Lollapalooza and at the Concert Hall in Stockholm. The concerts give fans a unique opportunity to experience Benjamin's entire musical spectrum. There are also plans for a concert in Norway during the year. GAVIN HALEY | CLICHE Continuing the momentum from his latest single, "Body Language," and recent support dates on Tate McRae's US tour, today Gavin Haley releases a new single, "Cliche," and announces his upcoming debut album, "I hate you, Don't Leave Me." "Writing this album was a huge part of my therapy in 2021. And like writing always does for me, it got me through a lot. The album's overall theme is an exploration of being in love with somebody completely different from yourself." Showcasing Haley's evolution as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, "Cliche" pulls the listener in from the jump, building slowly as instrumentation is added in, evolving alongside the increasing energy of the vocal performance. The cool pop track boasts airy guitar wrapped around head-nodding drums as his hip-hop-inspired cadence slides into the catchy chorus, "Is it Cliche to say, I don't know much about love, I don't know much about trust?" "Cliche" is the second single off Haley's upcoming debut album, "I hate you, Don't Leave Me," which came together with the help of co-writers Skylar Mones (Dua Lipa, Kesha), B Ham (Kim Petras, Maroon 5, Kiana Lede), and Trey Campbell (Amber Mark, Banks). The album will release on July 15, 2022, via Red Bull Records. TEDDY SWIMS | DOSE Genre-defying crooner Teddy Swims returns with the playfully poignant new track "Dose" via Warner Records. The track's warm, vintage vibe is perfectly captured by the '70s-inspired music video. "Love how you kiss every tattoo on my face," the Atlanta native sweetly sings over bouncy bass and grooving percussion on the song's knockout chorus. "Yeah, it's the time and place to do what the doctor said." It turns out Swims is seriously lovesick: "By morning, what I need, the perks of being a friend is that I get to take a dose of you again." The mellow anthem expertly plays to Swims' dazzling vocal abilities, allowing him to effortlessly explore his range as he details a romance that "stole his common sense." The accompanying music video, which just dropped, finds the Southern boy enjoying a drink in a stylish, vintage room-which is slowly being taken apart around him. A perfect metaphor for an addictive, upending infatuation. This refreshing single garners an A rating, proving that Teddy Swims is one of the most underrated artists in the contemporary music industry. He is out on the road touring, bringing his new music to his fans. On Friday, April 29, Swims will be performing at New York City’s historic Webster Hall venue as part of his “Teddy Swims Presents Tough Love World Tour.” AMELIA MOORE | CRYBABY Amelia Moore approaches her music with a fierce commitment to total emotional transparency -an irresistible counterpart to her kaleidoscopic alt-pop sound. Both qualities shine on her new single, "crybaby' which is from the young singer/songwriter's forthcoming EP. Moore's bluesy, fluttering vocals cut to the quick as she addresses an ex - "do u like to make me cry baby / cuz u do it all the time baby / when did god give u control of the rain." Frequent collaborators Pink Slip and Inverness produced the track. Moore, who recently wrapped up a sold-out North American tour with Capitol Records label mate FLETCHER, amassed over 10 million combined global streams and two million video views with her first three singles: "sweet and sour," "vinegar," and "moves." In less than six months, she's already approaching 70,000 followers on Spotify. Ones To Watch named Moore as one of "The 25 Artists to Watch in 2022," and she's been the subject of features in Billboard, DORK, Notion, among others. Hailing her as "our newest alt-pop princess," The Honey Pop said, "There couldn't have been a better song than 'sweet and sour' to introduce us to Amelia's wildly unpredictable sound." PAPER praised "vinegar" for having "the most powerful chorus of 2022." NOAH | WHAT THE OTHER BOYS DO Up and coming indie singer/songwriter Noah comes to Wolf in a Suit with the introspective sonic creation that is “What the other boys do.” With this exquisite blend of melodies and lyrics, he gives life to a tale that is not only personal but raw and uniquely inspiring. The track flows with ease through the airwaves, grabbing hold of your imagination and serving us all with a vivid showcase of the experiences of another human being. Something about this soundscape is quite powerful and mesmerizing from start to end, making this track one of the best debut singles I’ve heard in a while. So listen closely and fall prey to the honest mix of feelings and emotions that make this track a must for any music lover. Enjoy the tale that lies within “What the other boys do”! “I wrote ‘What The Other Boys Do’ about the reality I face as a trans man. It’s a song that, I hope, forces people to confront their preconceptions about trans people and empathize with the situations that we sometimes find ourselves in. The lyrics are very straightforward, which leaves little room for debate about what I’m trying to say, while the song itself is quite upbeat, which serves as an oxymoron to the words.” REILEY | BLAH BLAH BLAH Rising musician Reiley is back and has premiered his new single titled "blah blah blah," — featuring a sample of Kylie Minogue's 2001 track "Can't Get You Out of My Head." In conjunction with the track's title, the 21-year-old singer drew inspiration from the pressures of social media — but this time, he's ignoring every one of them. "Trolls are unavoidable these days on social media; seems like there are always these anonymous profiles that are quick to hate on anything you do," he tells PEOPLE of the song's inspiration. "I don't find their commentary particularly interesting or creative, so I figured I'd help them out and upgrade their usual banter into a pop anthem." The singer also released a visualizer to go along with the single where he's found standing in the middle of a room with "blah" scribbled all over. Meanwhile, he's also flexing his colourful fashion sense. Reiley used a similar approach in the video to what helped him blow up on TikTok. In 2020, Reiley began sharing videos with colourful backgrounds as he sang covers into a floating microphone — and his fans loved it. "The journey from my early days on TikTok to viral videos, to releasing my first record has been so much fun and something I think my fans have enjoyed being a part of," he says about his rise on social media. 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