Tierra Whack has dropped her three-track EP titled "Pop?" which is the follow-up to last week's Rap? EP. Speaking with Apple Music, Whack discussed her newly-prolific release schedule after sticking to one-off singles since breaking out with 2018's "Whack World." "I feel like it’s time to go to work. But like work is fun for me. I actually like my job. So it’s like, ‘ok, this is another challenge.’ I’m very competitive, so it’s like my manager-slash-mentor Kineat if he’s telling me I can do something, he’s not just wasting his breath. So, I’m like, ‘ok, let’s do it. It’s not going to hurt to try." "Pop?" finds her leaning into her poppiest side, but still in the unique way that only Tierra Whack could. And it may just be three songs, but from the bouncy, dancey "Body of Water" to the funk-infused "Lazy" to the countrified "Dolly," it covers a lot of musical ground. Listen and watch the Cat Solen-directed video for "Body of Water" As well as releasing "Pop?" and "Rap?" this year, Whack delivered "8" for the "Madden NFL 22" soundtrack, "Walk The Beat," collaborated with WILLOW on "XTRA," supported the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team with "76", featured on Femme It Forward's "Who Knew," and released an original song titled "Link" that was made in partnership with LEGO. Along with "Pop?" Tierra Whack will play an LA show at Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever, following last week’s Brooklyn performance. Up next, the Grammy-nominated rap experimentalist is planning a third show in Chicago on December 17 at House Of Vans.

Rising Irish singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot releases his debut EP "Make Believe" via Darkroom/Interscope, Polydor UK. His honest, haunting and refreshing tunes have received critical acclaim and support from Jack Saunders and Mollie King on BBC Radio 1, meaning Cian has fast become a new artist to watch, cemented by his inclusion on Amazon Music’s ‘Artists To Watch 2022’ list. Deeply autobiographical, this EP opens the door to Cian’s world, captured through raw and melancholic pop. Composed of eight emotively poignant tunes that spotlight Cian’s mastery in songwriting and melody making, "Make Believe" EP stands to be the young artist’s strongest foot forward in his debut year. This was also taken notice by Amazon Music, who have included Cian in their Artist to Watch in 2022 programming. Each song delves into the deeply emotional renderings of Cian’s past and present, allowing for anthemic ballads like “Make Believe” and “Not Usually Like This” while tracks like “Crocodiles” and “Hello Gorgeous” wrench the heart harder in its reflection. In celebration of the EP’s release, Cian has also released a beautiful live visualizer for the EP single “Happier Without Me” — a track he teased on his many live shows across the U.K. and adored by many fans upon its performance. With live shows on the horizon, more than 28,1 million artist streams to date, his first EP released, Cian Ducrot, continues to be headed for a breakout year in 2022.

Tory Lanez has dropped his highly anticipated sixth studio album, "Alone At Prom." Since September, the rapper has been teasing the album, and now we finally get a full-length release from the project. Tory released the lead single, “Lady of Namek.” The song is the first single from the 80s themed project, a project he wants to credit his alter ego, Ashton Rain. He said of the song, “That's the exact reason we called it LADY OF NAMEK !!! If there was ever a lady of namek, she would def be iconic and one of a kind ... so it's kind of like a figure of speech ... but it's so unheard of !!! But yeah, DBZ reference for sure !!!!” The "Alone At Prom" was initially to be released on December 1, 2021, but ended up being delayed. Any fan of Tory knows that his versatility has allowed him to dabble with a diverse list of genres such as R&B, Pop, Soul, Trap, Drill, and more. Thus, making it easy for him to have a wide range of listeners from a mix of genres. Now, Tory may have the opportunity to attract a new fanbase: 80’s music lovers. Tory Lanez received initial recognition from the mixtape "Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story," released in August 2013. In 2015, Tory Lanez signed to record producer Benny Blanco’s Mad Love Records through Interscope Records. Tory Lanez’s debut studio album, "I Told You" (2016), included the singles “Say It” and “Luv,” which peaked at number 23 and 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. In 2018, Lanez released his second and third studio albums, "Memories Don’t Die and Love Me Now?"

Following a string of expressive pop music, delivered with the heartfelt and honest lyricism for which he’s become known, will hyde has managed to create a devout following across the US and Australia, with fans and industry alike. Releasing his debut EP in 2020, the 22 years Melbourne/Naarm based singer-songwriter has written some of his most compelling works to date throughout 2021. With the coming-of-age single "boy," "our neighbours," and "fukced up," and the final instalment "addicted." he has now released his sophomore EP "nothing ever changes.’ Hyde writes beyond his years endearingly and powerfully that is easily relatable and accessible with catchy chords and a positive pulse that makes you want to laugh and dance but also cry. With honest lyrical writing and storytelling similar to Tai Verdes, Will isn't afraid to put his own emotions on the line and share the deepest vulnerabilities with the world. Previously one half of producer duo SŸDE, will hyde has already achieved some incredible success throughout his career; to date, he has become a finalist of triple j Unearthed in 2017 and garnered over 65 million streams as part of the project. As a solo artist, will hyde has quickly made a name for himself as a rising talent with an ever-growing fan base across both Australia and the United States. With many tastemakers already singing his praises, including the likes of triple j Unearthed, Ones To Watch, Clash, NME, Wonderland, Atwood Magazine, and Variance Magazine, the road ahead is full of opportunity for this bright young artist.

It's the beginning of December, so that means that the Christmas season is officially upon us. That means that many of our faves are looking to add some holiday cheer as Robin Thicke has done, who offers a cheery new song, “Perfect Holiday.” It features a co-production credit from the veteran’s longtime collaborator Pro-Jay, who first worked with him on 2006’s "The Evolution of Robin Thicke." Robin hopes for a comfy Christmas with his honey on the track. But first, he has to get the sound right. He does so with a bouncy, yacht rock-inspired piano groove set up at the song's onset alongside the traditional sleigh bell that has to be included for it to be considered a Christmas song. From there, he lays the love on thick (no pun intended) as he sets the scene. The pace gets picked up to almost disco levels as the drums amp up, and he invites us to celebrate on the chorus. Despite the slight change in tempo, he doesn't forget to gift us with his flawless falsetto as he ushers in the season. Thicke released his most recent album, "On Earth, and in Heaven," in February. His first album in six years featured the hit single “Look Easy,” which peaked at No.1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart in August. “I was inspired by watching these people jump to the front lines to take care of others,” explained Thicke to Rated R&B about his chart-topping anthem. “Even though the lyric wasn’t originally written that way, that’s what it felt. You make love look easy. You make tough times look easy. I thought that was an inspiring message.”

Consisting of Los Angeles-based duo Rob Gainley and Nick Shanholtz, Lost Kings do not attach anything but high-grade production to their name. With every branch of their new EP, "It’s Not You, It's Me," Lost Kings have managed to both imaginatively reengineer their execution and maintain the unique charm that has propelled the Los Angeles duo to their current footing and the project’s fourth piece, “Runaway” with Destiny Rogers, has validated that claim again. Joining the "It's Not You, It's Me" EP family of “Hurt” with DeathbyRomy, “Oops” with both Ty Dolla $ign and GASHI, and most recently, “Mountains” with MASN, “Runaway” is the Lost Kings brace at their finest. Lost Kings keep the project’s direction in check on “Runaway,” resulting in a late-night ballad that hires Destiny Rogers’ blinding sonics for a memorable fourth single. The duo spoke on the release’s course of action, explaining, “When we started this record, we were in Palm Springs quarantining and just working on music. We’ve wanted to work with Destiny Rogers for a while, so when she sent the idea for ‘Runaway,’ we were stoked. She has such a distinct vibe and sound, [and] we wanted to match that with the production. We thought giving the groove of a Miami bass feel while using the guitar to highlight her voice would be a great combo and are so happy with how this record turned out.” Lost Kings have risen through new producer talents gaining over 800 million combined streams worldwide. In the process, they have released various original music and remixes, released two EP’s, "Paper Crowns" and "Lost Angeles," and major sold-out markets across the US.

Marie Osmond has been part of the American cultural and musical landscape for so long; you can’t help but feel you know her. Many watched her grow up, performing with her brother, Donny, on the TV show they had decades ago, later throughout her solo career with several big hits, including her signature song “Paper Roses,” and more recently during an 11-year residency with Donny in Las Vegas. Now, Marie Osmond is back and has released a new album entitled "Unexpected" and says that when she imagined releasing the LP, the "Unexpected" title only seemed fitting since it was, indeed, "unexpected." "People know me from so many different kinds of music, but I don't think they realize I've been loving this music — the opera, the Broadway and American standards – since I was a young girl," Osmond says. “Unexpected” is a beautiful song by Andrew Lloyd Webber,” she explains. “And the reason I put that as the name of the album is that it’s really a thank you to the incredible fans that have allowed me to have this career.” Much of her staying power through the years has a lot to do with Osmond’s willingness to challenge and stretch herself. She certainly does that on the new album. Those more familiar with her country music background will be pleasantly surprised to hear her put her spin on American classics like Judy Garland’s “Over the Rainbow,” Louie Armstrong’s “What A Wonderful World,” and “Climb Every Mountain” from "The Sound of Music." But Osmond also sings opera. She says she’s been studying the musical style for the past 20 years.

California punk-rockers Green Day were regulars touring the U.K. in the 1990s and early 2000s, and now, the band is readying a new compilation of their BBC Sessions. features four seminal performances recorded at BBC’s legendary Maida Vale Studios from 1994, 1996, 1998, and 2001 together on one album, marking the first time these recordings have been mastered for official release. It was all to promote their “Dookie,” “Insomniac,” “Nimrod” and “Warning” albums and a time when Green Day was blowing up and becoming one of the biggest alternative rock acts in the world. The first live performance took place on June 8, 1994, four months following when the band’s “Dookie” album dropped. That set featured popular songs such as “She,” “When I Come Around,” “Basket Case,” and “2000 Light Years,” all of which were extremely popular in the U.K. at the time. Later on, Green Day toured the U.K. and brought later hits such as “Brain Stew / Jaded,” “Walking Contradictions,” an F-bomb featuring “Nice Guys Finish Last,” “Minority,” and “Waiting,” which are also included in the set. Green Day’s BBC Session collection will arrive newly mastered on CD, in digital formats and as a 2LP vinyl set with Sea Blue and Hot Pink colour options via the band’s official store. Those who it up indie retailers will also find a vinyl version in Milky Clear. The release also features liner notes from BBC Radio 1 host Steve Lamacq, who was part of all the sessions.

British singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé has shared her "Acoustic" release via Chrysalis Records. It includes two new, stripped-back versions of her previous singles, “Look What You’ve Done” and “Family,” beautifully showcasing the emotional and honest songwriting she has become known for. ‘Acoustic’ arrives alongside a video for “Look What You’ve Done (Acoustic Version),” which finds Emeli performing the song solo at the piano, where the self-produced song began to take shape. On the first verse, she barrels through stellar lyrics: “​​I'll shout it from the mountains / I'll let it float across the breeze / You’re deep within my conscience / Oh, you’ve made it to my dreams / I feel you in my bloodstream / You're in my DNA / Still every time you touch me / I don’t know what to say.” Of recording the latter, Sandé shared: “I loved recording this song acoustically; it brought out a deeper feeling to the lyric for me. It was an honour to perform with Yoana Karemova, who brought power and sensitivity to the beautiful piano arrangement by Raymond Wuiman Yiu. Performing together felt magical!” “Family” and “Look What You’ve Done” were shared earlier this year as the first offerings from Sandé’s forthcoming fourth studio album, which will be her first since 2019’s "Real Life." The singer has described this new era of her musicianship as “an ode to resilience, rebirth, and renewal.”

Singer, songwriter, and record producer Ne-Yo have teamed up with Yung Bleu on their new track entitled "Stay Down." The new song embodies the essence of Ne-Yo and his legacy foundation of R&B vocals that effortlessly pounces into Yung Bleu's bop sound of the day. The track is accompanied by a music video shot in one bright big backyard mansion. Ne-Yo is dressed in white, with the sweetness of balanced femininity, power performance and life. A risky yet sexy transition slithers us into the cool coordinated down dancing desire of Yung Bleu. In 2005 “So Sick” hit No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified quadruple Platinum. Since then, he has racked up a collection of hit singles – including “Sexy Love,” “Closer,” “Because of You,” “Miss Independent,” and “Push Back” featuring Bebe Rexha and Stefflon Don. Three of his albums have entered SoundScan’s Top Current Albums chart at No.1. Fifteen years ago in February, R&B phenom Ne-Yo went from being an in-demand songwriter to a best-selling recording artist, with the release of his debut album, "In My Own Words." UMe and Def Jam reissued a deluxe, digital edition of the album on February 26, featuring six previously-unreleased tracks. Among the newly-added tunes are two new acoustic renditions of singles, “So Sick” and “Sexy Love,” both recorded at The Compound in Atlanta.

In a genuinely star-studded collaboration, Sam Feldt and Rita Ora premiere their new song “Follow Me,” composed in partnership with Ella Henderson, released worldwide by Palm Tree Records, the label of DJ and producer Kygo. With percussion fitted smoothly into the track's structure, soaring, euphoric piano touches and unique instrumental chords, the song presents a perfect composition for the pop diva's vocals, which are represented warmly and profoundly. Sam Feldt said of the single while on set for the official video clip, recorded in Los Angeles, United States, by the director of movie Kygo, Johannes Lovund: " For me, 'Follow Me ' has to do with being present to someone special and stay with that person even when times get tough. Working with Rita on this song was a dream come true. I've been a fan of her voice and her work for a long time, so I love the fact that we can finally do something together. The whole process, from writing the song to shooting the music video in the California desert, was a lot of fun, and I hope it resonates on the track for fans all over the world." Rita Ora is an internationally critically acclaimed singer-songwriter with four #1 UK singles. It holds the record for most Top 10 singles by a British female artist in UK history with 13 insertions. In 2021, she co-wrote and produced the EP “Bang” with GRAMMY winner Kazakh DJ and music producer Imanbek.

British-Australian pop star is back following on from "too many feelings" in January and Dylan J collaboration "Notice Me" in August. Ruel has returned with his new single, "GROWING UP IS _____." The song is accompanied by a music video directed by Grey Ghost and produced by Jessica Galea and filmed at Filmworx in Melbourne. With his band standing on hazy orange platforms, Ruel – whose full name is Ruel Vincent van Dijk – performs emotively in the darkness in front of them. “Growing up is weird / Fall in love / For a year,” he sings in the moody slice of pop. Ruel informed his fans to get creative via Shorts and complete the lyric, “Growing up is ____.” “The idea of the underline at the end of the title was to try to explain that everyone has a different experience growing up,” Ruel explained about the single’s title. “Everyone has ups and downs, but because it’s never just one thing, I couldn’t just give it one word and wanted to leave it open for interpretation.” According to a press release, ‘GROWING UP IS _____’ is the first in a string of forthcoming releases from Ruel. The song was created with songwriter PJ Harding, longtime collaborator M-Phazes and co-writer Julian Bunetta. Ruel’s last body of work was his 2020 EP "Bright Lights, Red Eyes," which was previewed with singles like "As Long As You Care" and ‘Say It Over."

Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys is back with a uniquely conceived double album titled "KEYS," but both has a laidback and positive side. Her eighth studio album, which is an hour and a half and 26 tracks long: it’s effectively the same album twice, first in “broken down” “Originals” versions – the exact phrase she used to describe her piano-and-vocals performance of "Empire State of Mind" – then versions described as “Unlocked,” which feature Mike Will Made It co-producing with Keys. The first album exists in a space bordered by classic soul, early-70s singer-songwriters, the more upmarket end of MOR and jazz, which is pretty much where Keys started, albeit without a song as undeniable as her breakthrough hit "Fallin." There is good material. Things pick up considerably on Keys Unlocked: the jump in excitement levels between the Originals version of "Only You" and its “produced” version – decorated with snatches of sampled vocals and the occasional burst of gunfire – is immediately striking. Sometimes the improvements are straightforward: the retro-soul ballad "Old Memories" has its tempo picked up. But, like Keys’ notion of pandemic productivity, it’s all relative. Unlocked is a better album than Originals, but not a fantastic album in its own right. You’re left with an album that seems to say less about Alicia Keys’ boundless creativity than it does about both the art of the record producer and the limitations of said art, which can improve an average song but can’t transform one into something extraordinary.

Lucky Daye has dropped off his latest single, “Candy Drip,” and announced his forthcoming album of the same name, set to release in spring 2022. The new single is a sexy new single. The rising R&B superstar provides an offering that ties his velvety vocal with a strutting bass-centred. The love-on-the-brain track, which arrives just over two months following the artist’s release of “Over,” enlists Daye’s well-known smooth vocals atop crooning instrumentals and provides a first look at what to expect from his upcoming record. "Candy Drip" will land as Daye’s first effort since February of this year when he released "Table for Two," a seven-track EP that received two nominations at the 2022 Grammys — Best Progressive R&B Album and Best Traditional R&B Performance. The forthcoming record will arrive as the follow-up to Daye’s last full-length project, "Painted," which he released in 2019. With "Over" and "Candy Drip," it seems that his next outing will be exploring the more complicated side of love when it arrives next spring. With his pen game on point and his penchant for catchy production, we have a feeling we'll be down for whatever stories Lucky Daye will be telling. Daye has also announced an upcoming tour supporting "Candy Drip," which is scheduled to kick off on March 18 in Portland, Oregon and conclude on April 25 in New York. Tickets are expected to go on sale soon, though a date has not yet been announced.

Billie Eilish has dropped a brand new music video for "Male Fantasy," the closing track from her third studio LP, July's "Happier Than Ever," which is nominated for the Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album awards at the 2022 Grammys. Its title track is nominated for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Solo Pop Performance, and the song's visual treatment is nominated for Best Music Video. Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter To Los Angeles is nominated for Best Music Film. "Male Fantasy" deals with post-breakup depression and undercuts the callous message of "Happier Than Ever," which comes directly before the album. Eilish directed and edited the music video, which is appropriately gloomy. In it, she wanders through a claustrophobic apartment — staring at the TV, her reflection in the mirror, the contents of the fridge, and the walls around her. Billie Eilish recently made history as the youngest-ever person to win PETA’s Person Of The Year award. The 19-year-old was nominated for her animal rights advocacy, including getting designer Oscar de la Renta to commit to going fur-free – a moment Eilish recently described as a career highlight.

Jimmy Fallon, Ariana Grande, and Megan Thee Stallion have all teamed up to release a new pandemic-themed holiday song called “It Was A… (Masked Christmas).” It arrives with a video debuted on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Dan Opsal directed the accompanying music video as the clip leans into the experiences of the pandemic holiday seasons of the past two years. The collaboration, he said on the "Tonight Show," began last summer when he was writing and recording the song at New York’s Electric Lady studio. After various producers and record execs heard his solo recording, they suggested he recruit Grande to sing back-up. Then, Grande recommended Megan Thee Stallion to replace Fallon’s original rap section. “It Was A…” is not the first collaboration between Fallon and Megan Thee Stallion; in 2019, they teamed up for a "Tonight Show" sketch declaring “Hot Girl Fall,” celebrating pumpkin beer and cable-knit sweaters. Grande has also been a Tonight Show guest, recently Zooming in to share a clip in which she performed the national anthem at a hockey game in Florida when she was just eight years old. Last month, Megan Thee Stallion released her latest album, a collection of unreleased freestyles and loosies called "Something for Thee Hotties." Last week, Grande shared a brand new song entitled “Just Look Up,” a new collaboration with Kid Cudi.

Olivia Rodrigo has shared footage of her NPR “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert” performance, recorded in a DMV. Rodrigo and her band began with “Good 4 U” before playing “Traitor,” “Drivers License,” and “Deja Vu.” Rodrigo recently announced a world tour kicking off next spring, supporting her debut LP "Sour." The run of dates is set to kick off in April before wrapping up in July, with support on select dates from Gracie Abrams, Holly Humberstone and Baby Queen. In June, Rodrigo premiered her "Sour Prom" concert film via live stream; Courtney Love promptly accused her of stealing a concept from a Hole album cover. Throughout 2021 she was a fixture at awards shows, performing at the 2021 BRITs, MTV Video Music Awards, and American Music Awards. Last month, Rodrigo was nominated for seven Grammy awards for ‘Sour’ and a number of its singles, including Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist.

Following his recent track "Something Beautiful" ft. Masked Wolf, Tom Walker has released another new holiday song, the evocative "For Those Who Can’t Be Here." Driven by a melancholy piano and Tom’s powerful, distinctive vocals, "For Those Who Can’t Be Here" speaks of heartfelt sorrow, remembering those who can’t be there at this time of the year. This marks his first original Christmas song. Proceeds from streams and downloads of the track this Christmas will go to The Samaritans, a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide, often through their telephone helpline. Tom will perform the track at the "Royal Carols: Together At Christmas" on ITV at 7.30 pm on Christmas Eve. He recently played a Forward Trust Charity Event of which The Duchess of Cambridge is Patron. Hosted and spearheaded by The Duchess and supported by The Royal Foundation, the Christmas carol service will pay tribute to the incredible work of individuals and organizations across the UK who have invested in their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, Tom launched his podcast series "Memories That Made Us," which recently hit #1 on the UK Podcast Charts. Featuring a host of high profile guests, including Jamie Oliver, Fearne Cotton, Craig David & Dodie, Tom turns interviewer as he explores the power of recall, and most importantly, the moments that have shaped us. It’s like a conversational version of a Tom Walker song. Tune in HERE.

Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams has released a new song, “On The Road,” from his upcoming fifteenth studio album “So Happy It Hurts.” The 61-year-old Ontario native explained that the album – his first since 2019’s "Shine a Light" – “touches on many of the ephemeral things in life that are really the secret to happiness, most importantly, human connection.” The single was released simultaneously as the presentation of the Pirelli Calendar 2022, conceived by Adams and is titled On the Road and portrays talents from the world of music that the artist has brought together on a journey across nationalities. The calendar captures an artist's life on tour, with photos of Bryan Adams and ten internationally famous musicians — Cher, Grimes, Jennifer Hudson, Normani, Rita Ora, Bohan Phoenix, Iggy Pop, Saweetie, St. Vincent and Kali Uchis. “It would be very, very hard to encapsulate everything that happens on the road in a couple of days," Bryan Adams said, "so what I tried to do was to represent some of the aspects of it … for example, musicians never really see the front of the building, they see the back of the building, we see the stage door, we see the backstage area, we see the basement of a building.” He continued, “You go from the stage door to the car door to the hotel door to the train door to the bus door, so it's a bunch of doors, but it's always about travelling." The 12-track collection "So Happy It Hurts" is set for release on March 11, 2022, and will be available in several different formats, including a limited edition box set that comes with a book and signed photo.

Emmy award-winner and singer-songwriter Darren Criss has released "A Very Darren Crissmas (Deluxe Edition)" via Decca Records. The jubilant deluxe set adds two new songs: an original from Darren entitled “Christmas Dance” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” featuring Lizzy McAlpine to an already joyously raucous collection that features special guest appearances by Adam Lambert, Evan Rachel Wood, and Lainey Wilson. You can listen to the album. Additionally, the wonderfully humorous video “(Everybody’s Waitin’ For) The Man With the Bag” that features Adam Lambert has made its global debut. In his new original song, Darren stated: “‘Christmas Dance’ is an ode to all the things that make us wanna dance during the holidays. So go ahead! Twist. Shake. Frost. Chill. Repeat. Come on; it’s Crissmas.” Produced by the multi-Grammy® nominee and producer of numerous GRAMMY-winning hits, Ron Fair, "A Very Darren Crissmas (Deluxe Edition)" features a wildly eclectic collection of songs: big-band standards and novelty tunes, mid-century musical numbers and modern-day folk-pop ballads. Darren also enlists celebrated artists, including fellow multi-hyphenate Evan Rachel Wood, who lends her heavenly vocals to the classic “Somewhere in My Memory” and on the album’s sole original. “Drunk on Christmas” features chart-topping and wildly talented country artist Lainey Wilson. Merging country and cocktail jazz to an irresistible effect, “Drunk on Christmas” offers a dazzling glimpse into Darren’s sensibilities as a songwriter.