Mary J. Blige has once again collaborated with Harlem rapper Dave East. However, this time it’s for her single titled “Rent Money,” co-written and produced by D’Mile. Easily a standout amongst the recent singles "Amazing," a track that arrived with help from DJ Khaled and "Good Morning Gorgeous," a song that mirrors the title of the singer's forthcoming album. “Rent Money” finds Blige scratching off a winning interpolation of a classic (“F**k You Tonight”) from The Notorious B.I.G.’s "Life After Death" album. Over a sophisticated Harlem night production, Blige sings about squandering too many emotions on an invaluable man who has left her scrounging the couch cushions for loose change and love. The album "Good Morning Gorgeous" comes out on Feb. 11. In addition to East, the LP includes stars like Usher, DJ Khaled, Anderson .Paak and Fivio Foreign. Two days following its release, Blige will take the SoFi Stadium stage for the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show. An official trailer for the performance bill she shares with Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, and Eminem dropped earlier this week. Meanwhile, Mary J Blige was recently nominated for an NAACP Image Award for her role as Monet “Power Book II: Ghost.”

After much anticipation, the multi-Grammy award winner and global superstar Christina Aguilera celebrates the launch of her highly-anticipated Spanish EP "La Fuerza" with her hot new track titled "Santo" featuring Urban Music powerhouse Ozuna. In LA FUERZA's third single, "SANTO," the award-winning stars bring their unmatched vocals in full force, delivering an incredible performance while Latin rhythms create the perfect flow that makes an instant hit. The track was written by Christina Aguilera, Ozuna, Dallas K, Gale, Josh Barrios, produced by Rafa Arcaute, Federico Vindver, Dallas K and co-produced by Afo Verde. A brand-new video directed by Nuno and shot in Las Vegas a few months ago comes with the release. In true Aguilera's legendary videos' fashion, "Santo" 's video is visually stunning sensual, and it continues the story that started with her latest Spanish hits "Pa' Mis Muchachas" and "Somos Nada." Today also sees Aguilera deliver her first EP in Spanish in 20 years. The recording of the EP had a significant impact on the iconic star, inspired by her Ecuadorian roots, which made her fall in love with music in a completely different way. Six unique and exquisite songs are part of this work of art, which features the best Latin sounds in their diversity, with one common denominator: empowerment. Aguilera worked with talented and accomplished artists, songwriters, musicians, and producers for her second Spanish album, making LA FUERZA her best work to date. And the good news is, there is so much more to come.

Back in August, Tinashe blessed her fans with her full-length project "333." She now makes her return today to present her latest offering: a double visual for the tracks “X” and “I Can See the Future” from the project. In the visual, Tinashe briefly shows off her acting chops as the opening scene features her encounter with a man trying to sell her a vision on a crystal ball. As they both look deeply into it, viewers can see a future Tinashe performing some stellar choreography while she delivers her lyrics. Preceding the project release were tracks like the upbeat “Bouncin’” and the Buddy-assisted “Pasedena.” Before Tinashe announced "333" on social media, she was sporadically sharing tracks like “HMU For A Good Time,” “Let Me Down Slowly,” “Rascal (Superstar),” and “Dance Like Nobody’s Watching” with Iggy Azalea. She then swooped in for an assist when she linked up with Rejjie Snow and group therapy for Rejjie’s single “Disco Pantz.”

HOLLY HUMBERSTONE | LONDON IS LONELY 21-year-old singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone has released a brand new single called ‘London Is Lonely after teasing it earlier in the month, which documents the story of moving to London and feeling disconnected and isolated. “I wrote ‘London Is Lonely’ back in February 2020, right before the pandemic hit here in the UK,” Humberstone said of the song. “I had just moved out of my childhood home down to London and had spent the past few months feeling really trapped and alone in my tiny flat with strangers. London felt so intense, and although there were so many people around me, I felt even more isolated and like I didn’t belong. The song will appear on her upcoming debut album, expected to be released later this year. SABRINA CLAUDIO | PUT ON REPEAT In almost two years, the critically acclaimed Puerto Rican/Cuban songstress Sabrina Claudio has shared her first dose of new music. Produced by Jonah Christian (Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, 6LACK, Burna Boy, Normani, Anderson. Paak) with additional production from Sad Money (Khalid, Pink Sweat$, Chloe & Halle), the sultry and alluring single, "Put On Repeat." "Put On Repeat" follows Sabrina's 2020 holiday album Christmas Blues, an eight-song collection highlighted by her Christmas favourites and A-list features from superstars, The Weeknd and Alicia Keys. WATTS (Katy Perry, Noah Cyrus, Steve Aoki) directed the accompanying music video. You can watch the incredibly stunning avant-garde companion video on Sabrina's official YouTube channel. LAURA MARANO & WRABEL | WORST KIND OF HURT Laura Marano has released her brand new song “Worst Kind of Hurt” with Wrabel. The 26-year-old actress and singer’s new track is also featured in her brand new Netflix movie "The Royal Treatment," which is set to premiere today (January 20), as well as an upcoming tour. "The Royal Treatment," starring Laura Marano and being produced by Vanessa Marano, is about a New York hairdresser, Isabella! Isabella runs her salon and isn’t afraid to speak her mind, while Prince Thomas runs his own country and is about to marry for duty rather than love. When Izzy and her fellow stylists get the opportunity of a lifetime to do the hair for the royal wedding, she and Prince Thomas learn that taking control of their destiny requires following their hearts. CHELSEA COLLINS | WISH U HELL Coming at us full force this week with her angst-ridden new single is Chelsea Collins with “WISH U HELL.” Taking us through a smooth production with her sugary sweet vocals, the singer-songwriter gets candid on the single as she pulls back the layers on exactly how she feels and holds nothing back. From the thunderous guitar streeks to the fierce and sassy lyrics, the rising star invites us to explore her emotions with her while navigating a new chapter all about empowerment and change. Coming alongside a ritualistic and atmospheric video shot by LA-based creative Ben Allen, the singer surrounds herself with animal-masked figures as they perform cult-like rituals. Deciding to set herself free at the climax, the singer brings the song's meaning to life and perfectly captures those moments of change and realization. JAX | TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE Multi-talented singer-songwriter Jax kicks off 2022 with her swooning new single "To All The Boys I've Loved Before" via Atlantic Records alongside a charmingly funny music video. Co-written by Jax and produced by Mark Nilan Jr (Lady Gaga, Trey Songz), the song pays homage to a tumultuous dating past that paved the way to greener pastures. "To All The Boys I've Loved Before" follows an incredible year for Jax, arriving on the heels of her heartwarming ballad "Like My Father," which has amassed over 80 million streams and was crowned amongst "the best father-daughter dance songs of all time" by The Knot. Meanwhile, her nostalgia-fueled anthem "90s Kids" received over 1 million weekly streams for 21 consecutive weeks. The label-debut single "Ring Pop" yielded high-profile appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Access Hollywood & more. SEAGIRLS | SLEEPING WITH YOU Sea Girls have shared an emotive new single, ‘Sleeping With You,’ the band's first new material of 2022. It’s taken from their upcoming new album ‘Homesick,’ which is released on March 25 with last year's "Hometown," "Again Again," and "Sick." The album is produced by Larry Hibbitt and features co-production from Jacknife Lee, Jonny Coffer and Cass Lowe. The band’s breakthrough debut album, "Open Your Head," tackled many themes, including mental health, drug use and regret. The follow-up addresses similarly stark ideas. “I thought a lot about mortality and dying – what it means to be alive and how lucky we are,” Camomile previously said. “All the songs came after the pandemic started, so thematically it intensified things. MORE NOTEWORTHY NEW MUSIC AU/RA | PLZ DON'T WASTE MY YOUTH HAYWOOD | THINKING OF GOD ALESSIA CARA | BEST DAYS (FEAT. PENTATONIX) MUNN | IN LIMBO DRAX PROJECT | CRAZY

Conan Gray shares his first new music of 2022 with his brand new song entitled "Jigsaw." This serves as the follow-up to his debut album "Kid Krow" later this year; it follows up on 2021’s offerings "Telepath," "Astronomy," and "People Watching." Gray originally wrote the song as a “diary entry rant” for himself and drew the artwork – a pencil sketch showing him being cut in half by a pair of scissors. Here is what Gray said of the track, "I wrote jigsaw originally as a bit of a diary entry rant for myself,” he explains. “I’d spent my entire life contorting myself and changing everything I used to be in order to make everybody happy. I was so used to trying to please everyone that, when it came to love, I started to do the same. I thought maybe if I dress a certain way, act a certain way, do my hair the way you’ll like, then maybe you’ll finally love me. It didn’t work, obviously. By the end of it all, I ended up looking in the mirror and barely recognizing my rearranged and twisted reflection. I hope that jigsaw is a bit of a warning to people. That destroying yourself to win somebody’s love will only leave you empty on the other side. Because in the end, that person won’t love you, just the version of you that you made for them. Instead, choose to become somebody that you love.”

Fresh off the success of her debut single, "sweet and sour," singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist Amelia Moore returns with "vinegar" - a kaleidoscopic mixture of atmospheric alt-pop, glitchy electronics and dizzying whistle tones. The rich imagery of the 21-year-old Georgia native evokes a harrowing post-break-up, personal Armageddon as she confronts the painful realizations encountered on the healing journey. Produced by Pink Slip, who also helmed "sweet and sour," and Inverness, "vinegar." The song affirms Moore's fierce commitment to total emotional transparency and convention-defying sonics that have earned her a devoted fanbase - including more than 50,000 followers on Spotify before her first official release. Moore will be supporting Capitol Records label mate FLETCHER on her sold-out North American tour, starting on February 28 at The Fillmore in San Francisco, CA. The run includes two-night stands at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles (March 2 & 3) and Webster Hall in New York City (March 22 & 23). See below for the itinerary. The rising star demonstrates a penchant for infectious experimentation, pulling from the worlds of ominous pop, enchanting R&B, and mesmerizing electronic textures. Ones To Watch added Amelia to their "25 Artists to Watch in 2022" list.

Lennon Stella has released her new song entitled "Hey Beautiful" The 22-year-old singer and actress’ new track is the theme song for the new Hulu series "How I Met Your Father." Co-creator of How I Met Your Mother and executive producer of HIMYF, Craig Thomas, also took to Twitter to share the new song. “OK, I’ll admit it: @lennonstella does this song better than we ever did. Bravo! Check out the full-length ‘Hey Beautiful’ from How I Met Your Father (link below),” he wrote. “It’s a hit.” Some time ago, it was announced that a new version of the successful series "How I Met Your Mother." Actress Hilary Duff plays the leading role of Sophie. However, the spin-off will have one crucial difference compared to the original: this time, it's not about a man, but about a woman who tells her children how she met their father. "Sex and the City" star Kim Cattrall does the narrating of the series. The first two episodes of "How I Met Your Father" are currently out on Hulu, with new episodes premiering on Tuesdays. Lennon Stella started by portraying Maddie Conrad on the musical-drama series "Nashville" (2012–2018). Before going solo in 2018, Stella performed with her sister as the duo Lennon & Maisy. Stella released her debut EP, "Love, Me," in 2018. Her debut studio album "Three. Two. One." was released on April 24, 2020.

Little Boots has returned with her touching new single, "Crying On The Inside," from her upcoming album "Tomorrows Yesterdays," landing on March 18th. The electro-pop heroine - real name Victoria Hesketh - is set for a big year, taking part in the ABBA Voyage live shows. The song serves as the third offering from her upcoming new, self-produced album, "Tomorrow’s Yesterdays," which follows previous singles "Landline" and "Silver Balloons." "Crying On The Inside" is about putting on a brave face when running into personal challenges; something I think we can all relate to, especially in the last year or so. I personally love when songs reference other songs or records, which this does. I actually wrote the song some time ago with Carly Rae-Jepsen in mind, but she didn't take it, and the track has always been one of my favourites as one that I personally relate to. I shared the original demo with my Patreon channel, and everyone really encouraged me to re-record it for myself and put it on the new album. I tried to channel a bit of a 'Fleetwood Mac Dreams" vibe. Still, ultimately, I think it's just a classic happy-sad pop song. The ‘Voyage’ live show will see a “digital” version of ABBA performing alongside a 10-piece live band (put together with the help of former Klaxons member James Righton and featuring Little Boots) at the new purpose-built 3,000-capacity ABBA Arena at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in a run of shows from May 27, 2022.

Two years after his breakout album I’m Gone, Iann Dior celebrated the arrival of his new LP "On To Better Things" with the slew of several superstar artists. Philadelphia vocalist PnB Rock and Post Malone’s artist Tyla Yahweh also joined Iann Dior at the party to help the Texas-bred artist welcome his 15-track album, which includes features from Lil Uzi Vert, Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker. "On To Better Things" is a more extensive, more confident statement and a perfect ode to the evolution of pop-punk. When working with Travis Barker, the blink-182 drummer and now-influential producer, on three of the album’s tracks, the two sonically make keepsakes for those still yearning for a piece of their messy, emo-tinged childhood. The pair truly shines on "Oblivious," which comes in with the same vigour as 30H3! and other punchy ‘00s vocalists, while "thought it was," features a perfect rap-rock crossover with Machine Gun Kelly. And as if his star-studded party wasn’t enough, the 22-year-old was named the face of MCM’s 2022 Spring/Summer campaign on Friday as well. It also appeared in a series of dynamic kaleidoscopic videos in clothes from the campaign. To top it all off, Iann Dior released the Sebastian Sdaigui-directed music video for “Complicate It,” which portrays the “V12” rapper swimming through a seemingly endless abyss in an attempt to reach his partner, who appears to be entirely inept for his efforts.

British DJ, producer, and artist Sigala returns with a soundtrack of the summer and releases his new single "Melody" via Ministry Of Sound. The new single “Melody” from Sigala It’s feel-good pop-perfection, enhanced perfectly by Sigala’s buoyant blue-sky signature sound. Sigala explains, “Melody was written at my studio in London with a group of close friends, whom I have known for a long time. We set out to create an unforgettable melody and ended up using that concept as the basis of the song. It’s all about meeting somebody whom you can’t get out of your head! “I wanted this song to have an ‘uplifting trance influence’ similar to ‘Wish You Well,’ as that remains one of my all-time favourite records.” This infectious future-anthem is bursting at the seams with energizing sounds and powerful symphonies, creating a true dancefloor smash, ‘Melody’ is undoubtedly set to be the soundtrack of 2022. After a Summer of Festival set, which included headlining the dance stage at Boardmasters, Sigala went on to play to thousands of fans across his sold-out North American tour, stopping off for shows at New York’s Marquee and completing a residency at Elia Beach Club in Las Vegas. He returned to continue his ever-popular UK tour of "Sigalaland" shows, culminating in a Christmas special at the Ministry of Sound.

BRITs "Rising Star" Award nominee and one of the five artists shortlisted on the "BBC "Sound Of 2022" poll. Yet - on her new single, "So Sorry" - 21-year-old Lola Young confesses she still sometimes feels insecure. The upbeat track finds Young at her sharp-tongued best, accompanied by glistening strings and a driving rhythm section produced by award-winner Paul Epworth. “So Sorry’ is a song I wrote about my toxic traits in a relationship,” Young said in a press release. “I got super vulnerable and honest on this track, and I hadn’t yet written a song about how difficult I can be when I’m with someone. I feel like a lot of other people are going to be able to relate to the feeling of saying sorry far too much.” The single follows a handful of powerful tracks from the hotly-tipped newcomer, including “FAKE,” which she performed on the "Top Of The Pops New Year’s Eve Special," “Bad Tattoo,” “Ruin My Make Up,” and “Woman.” Young’s August 2021 EP "After Midnight" is accompanied by a short film of the same name, highlighting the rising star’s vibrant creativity. Confirming her as one to watch, she was also chosen to be involved with last year’s John Lewis Christmas advert – a now-coveted position in the pop world. The star gave her take on Philip Oakey and Giorgio Moroder’s electro-pop classic “Together In Electric Dreams.”

Emerging singer-songwriter Bea Anderson reaped the benefit of perfect timing with the release of her debut EP, "Eden," landing just in time for her to start taking the new songs out on the road as lockdown began to ease. It’s been full speed ahead since then, taking her personal but intoxicating brand of soul and R&B as far and wide as she can. The London-based singer playlisted left, right and centre, and she’s in high demand for live sessions, but now she’s putting a brief pause on all of that to share her new single “Mirror Mirror,” the first since the EP landed. “Mirror Mirror” comes complete with some equally fresh visuals which catch Bea oceanside as the light begins to fade, watching on the crystalline sea on its way down. Blissful and calming on the surface, but the lyrics betray a more vulnerable side on closer inspection. Speaking about the new track, Bea told Complex: “Mirror Mirror is a real juxtaposition. The lyrics talk of vulnerability and ownership, whilst the vibe is celebratory. Sometimes looking in the mirror isn’t always a beautiful sight, but let’s celebrate being able to look at the truest form of yourself.” She deftly captures both the intimate and existential: the warm, deep feelings enveloped with love as well as bold confidence that comes with self-discovery. “It’s something that accompanies people in their vulnerable moments but gives them strength as well,” Bea Anderson shares in regards to her music.

Indonesian electronic husband and wife duo Jevin Julian and Rinni Wulandari have released a new track entitled "Sing and Dance With Me." The new single is part of the duo’s upcoming string of releases that make up their debut full-length album, "RE/SET," which is slated to be released in Q3 of 2022. Soundwave said of the song, “As with every first meeting, it was awkward. We didn't know much about each other. Being paired up together as artists, it was natural for us to make an effort to get to know each other better, finding common ground and interests. And before long, we realized that we had this undeniable chemistry not only in working together on music but also on a personal level. Years later, this chemistry has not changed one bit apart from the fact that we are now married with a family together.” Jevin Julian directed the accompanying music video. The duo danced through images of different parts of the world via a green screen in the clip. As with the duo’s previously released infectious single, "Automatic Restart," "Sing and Dance With Me" continues the central theme of sharing Soundwaves’ journey from day one till now, which will culminate into the duo’s debut album. This brand new single focuses specifically on their first meeting with each other during their time in the Indonesian music competition show, ‘The Remix’ in 2015.

Rock legend Meat Loaf passed away on January 20, 2022, at the age of 74. We would now like to celebrate his great works and revisit his colossal hit " I'd Do Anything for Love." Marvin Lee Aday, better known by his stage name Meat Loaf, has been wowing the world with his powerful music since the '70s. His theatrical performances were legendary, and you could tell right away that this man was passionate about rock music. He has sold over 100 million copies of his albums and appeared in over 60 films during his career. In addition to big hits like " Heaven Can Wait " or " Bat Out of Hell, "it was the rock anthem "I'd Do Anything for Love" that delighted fans all over the world. The single was released in 1993 from his album " Bat Out of Hell " and reached number 1 on the charts in 28 countries. It was Meat Loaf's first and only number one solo single in most countries and was number one in the US for five weeks and sold over 1.4 million copies there. In the UK, it topped the singles chart, and "I'd Do Anything for Love" became the longest song on top there since The Beatles' hit "Hey Jude" This was then broken when Oasis released their 1997 single "All Around the World," clocking in at 9 minutes and 20 seconds. The remarkable thing about the single is that it lasts an unbelievable 12 minutes but never gets boring for a second. With the lyrics to "I'd Do Anything for Love," Meat Loaf addressed a very delicate question - what should one do for love? According to the singer, this includes having an open ear, going through good and bad times together and being honest. Throughout the song, you get a good insight into the artist's understanding of love. The anthem immediately gets under your skin with its lyrics and music. Therefore, it is particularly well suited to showing one's admiration for one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.

Very talented Nigerian minstrel Fireboy DML unveils the acoustic version of their track Peru, which acquired extra vocal from English music crooner Ed Sheeran. With his magical fingers, this masterpiece soundtrack was produced by Nigerian illest music producer, Shizzi. Fireboy DML decides to give us another taste of his uniqueness. This Peru, which features Ed Sheeran, is a must-listen-to-all sundry; it combines Yoruba and English Language. The rhythm and melody are so euphoric. Since Fireboy DML rose to prominence, he has been at the top of his game. The singer has always released beautiful songs, and the fans can testify to that. Also, the colourful video of this classic tune, Peru, starring Ed Sheeran, shot and directed by prestigious cinematographer Gabriella Kingsley, who did a great placement on the visual. Everything about this song was perfect; their voice and the choreography were just a perfect blend. The track is also leading the way on this week’s Official Chart as previously spent four weeks atop the Official UK Afrobeats Chart, is up three places to Number 1 after 48 hours thanks to solid sales on CD single. If Peru can hold on, it will mark Nigerian singer Fireboy DML’s first UK Number 1 single, and Ed Sheeran’s 14th.

Massachusetts-born Charlotte Sands has two notable homecoming appearances fast on the horizon: A February 9 appearance at House of Blues opening up for Yungblud, and a sweet spot on the Saturday slate of Memorial Day weekend’s Boston Calling Music Festival, where she’ll share the stage with The Strokes, Run The Jewels, Orville Peck, KennyHoopla, and others. But before those gigs roll around, the Nashville-based musician has a new EP for us to get to know her a little better. It’s called "Love and Other Lies," and it just dropped this past Friday (January 21). The seven-track collection features singles “Dress,” “Every Guy Ever,” and thumping Vanyaland fave “Bad Day,” and it’s a whirlwind collection of glossy modern pop with seasoned singer-songwriter storytelling and youthful pop-punk ethos entrenched in its DNA. “Love and Other Lies is a collection of songs written throughout multiple stages of my life and my relationships,” says Sands. “Each song represents a different emotion, experience, and chapter that, when put together, completes an entire story. I’ve changed so much over the last few years, as we all have, so creating a project where each song represents a different piece of my journey instead of focusing on one specific moment felt important.” Despite releasing two EPs in such a short period, Sands isn’t necessarily rushing to release an album. It’s something on her radar, but she’s got plenty of other ambitions for now.

Canadian Sellingpop artist Alicia Moffet recently released her new single “Lullaby” via The Orchard. “Lullaby” is a sassy track that infuses electro-pop with rich and complex sounds of RnB and soul, while exuding Alicia’s disarming charm. "Lullaby" opens with Alicia Moffet's soothing and smooth vocals alongside a tender r&b keyboard melody that sets the song's moody and mysterious tone. As Moffet floats into her head voice, we hear vast similarities to the vocal stylings and attitude of Billie Eilish. Alicia Moffet drops a big fuck you to her haters through her witty and empowering lyrics as the pop beat drops. Alicia Moffet says this song is an anthem for her, and we get the feeling most of our readers will heavily relate. Moffet was always the type of person to keep her thoughts to herself, but she's turning a new page and letting her views be heard in this new single. We adore the haunting and mysterious vibe of this track; it's the perfect mix of soothing r&b and electro-pop that makes our speakers melt. While Alicia Moffet continues to belt her thoughts and distaste for specific people, she grooves her way to the outro, oozing with confidence, poise, and angst. The platinum-selling recording artist first ventured into the music industry after winning YTV's The Next Star and becoming a semi-finalist on The Voice at 15 years old.

Canadian singer Allan Rayman is back with a new single, the first of his upcoming album, "Roadhouse 2." The new track, "Rider," is reminiscent of Rayman's early albums such as "Hotel Allan" and "Roadhouse 01," yet sonically expands upon the edgy and enigmatic R&B he's known for. The wintry music video features Rayman embarking on a dizzying mental odyssey through a snow-covered forest as he sees flashes of what could become of his future should he allow the darkest parts of himself to take over his life. With a sense of impending doom, the melancholic track hints at the sinister path Rayman will take unless he regains autonomy over himself as he sees visions of his life from beginning to end. Thanks to the minimalistic drums and similar animalistic imagery from his first couple of albums, there's also a feeling of familiarity. His signature gravelly vocals are on full display as he ponders, feeling like prey. "Rider" draws inspiration from the Kurt Vonnegut classic "Slaughterhouse-Five," with Rayman giving a new meaning to the novel's iconic quote about the character of Billy Pilgrim being unstuck in time. Serving as the first teaser from his upcoming album set to drop in March, Rayman sets the scene for what is due to be an eye-opening project. Revealing that the 13-track album will document his career to date and find positivity in a negative space, be sure to expect nothing but honesty in the singer’s latest release.

Australian singer-songwriter Cody Simpson has released "Nice to Meet You," co-written with Adrian Cota and Nick Maybury. Along with the entire upcoming album, the single was arranged in the studio with live musicians, including string and horn sections. It’s been almost six years since the 25-year-old singer-turned-Olympic hopeful last released music, and "Nice To Meet You" features an intimate music video, self-directed alongside frequent collaborators Jamie Green and Jay Button. Shot on location at Miami Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland, Cody is styled exclusively in Australian fashion brands Song For The Mute and Venroy. Recently, Simpson has turned his attention to swimming (he’s an Olympic-level swimmer). Still, in November 2020, he took an 8-day absence from his schedule to record and co-produce his new album at Village Recording Studios in West Hollywood. A former teen pop star who has toured the world with the likes of Justin Bieber, Simpson was lured to music at an early age – mastering the guitar before his teenage years. He was heavily seduced to the world of music by luminaries like John Mayer, Ben Harper, and Jack Johnson, all helping define and spur a passion inside a youngster on the precipice of pop stardom. Simpson’s self-titled new album will arrive in 2022 via Coast House Records and The Orchard.

Emerging Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Lauren Waller is back with her new single “Dopamine.” “The first lyric that I came up with was “fell in love with the idea of falling for a stranger,” said Waller. “I became enamoured with that line, that strange fascination with finding an immediate spark with a stranger. But then you fall into a cycle of trying to find “the one” and changing bits and pieces about yourself to try to fit better. Thankfully, my co-writers and producers, Ryan Benyo and Monte Malone brought the song to life and understood exactly how to convey that feeling: something a little mysterious, edgy, and haunting. There are so many little gems in the production that you have to listen more carefully for, but there are clever, ear-catching moments that will make you want to rewind and listen again immediately. To me, Dopamine is an ode to falling in “love” too fast and the rush that comes with it.” Waller, the indie-pop artist, is not one you want to miss. Her unique grunge meets pop meets 1980’s darkwave is textured, and her personal and vulnerable lyrics of love, mystery, passion and confessional poetry add to the layers and layers of intimacy. “Dopamine,” her dark yet electric pop song, like Lorde meets Ingrid Michaelson with an overall sound in the same vein as Katy Perry’s “ET.” “Dopamine” explores Waller’s vocal range, diversity of style, and masterful storytelling.