Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Cassadee Pope brings her two very different musical sides on her new album, "Thrive," via Awake Music. The album, co-produced by Nick Wheeler (All-American Rejects) and Karen Fairchild (Little Big Town), also features previous singles ‘What The Stars See," "Say It First," and "Tomorrow Night," all released earlier this year. "I'm so proud of it. During the pandemic, I did a lot of reflecting, like everybody, I'm sure. And [I'm] just kind of incorporating more of my pop-punk roots into music now. I've always been singing country music as a kid, but pop-punk has always been a part of my journey as well," the singer explains. "I just found this sweet spot of incorporating all of it and finding that blend. I hope that people get that from the album." Pope also explained naming the album "Thrive," saying that the word explodes with empowerment and endurance. In addition to her solo country career, Pope was lead vocalist and songwriter for Florida-based pop-punk group Hey Monday between 2008-2011. The band is currently on hiatus. Be sure to check out Cassadee’s new line of “Y’alternative” merchandise, available now, including t-shirts, hats and stickers. “Y’alternative” inventory is available both as a bundle pack, or fans can purchase their favourite items individually.

Charlotte OC releases her most vulnerable and honest work to date with her new album "Here Comes Trouble." She speaks unguardedly of trauma, heartbreak, and soul-searching, guiding us through its evolution into a beautiful sophomore album. The established alt-pop artist has caught the hearts of millions of listeners since her teens as she’s untangled her long-lasting internal journey of self-discovery over the years. The past year has been a brutal psychological awakening for Charlotte as she faced extraordinary hardship and consuming emotional upheaval. Her ability to spin the turbulence into an observantly delicate and sonically refined album echoes the depth of her artistry. Charlotte has flourished through her music to heal the wounds; she says, “as much as nobody needs trauma, it does shape you, I’m a lot tougher than I used to be… I am such a softy, the most sensitive person you’ll ever meet, but I’ve grown more of a spine than I’ve ever had before. I’m grateful for it”. The already released singles “Bad Bitch” and “Forest” reveal contrasting sides of Charlotte’s psyche through her distinguished alternative sound and unmistakably effortless vocals that speak straight to the soul. With the release of "Here Comes Trouble," Charlotte's trajectory is soaring. Her artistry is consuming, and it's easy to get lost within her vocal delivery. A true gem that's emerging and hitting all the correct radars.

Norah Jones has released her first-ever holiday album, "I Dream Of Christmas," a delightful and comforting collection of timeless seasonal favourites. The nine-time Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and pianist has recorded a collection of covers of seasonal classics alongside her original Christmas-themed songs. The covers featured on the album include “White Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “Run Rudolph Run.” “I’ve always loved Christmas music but never had the inclination to make a holiday album until now,” Jones said. “Last year, I found myself listening to James Brown’s "Funky Christmas" and Elvis’s "Christmas Album" on Sundays during lockdown for a sense of comfort. In January 2021, I started thinking about making a Christmas album of my own. It gave me something fun to work on and look forward to." Among the album’s many pleasures is Norah’s playful reinvention of The Chipmunks’ “Christmas Don’t Be Late” by David Seville (aka Ross Bagdasarian), which is given a languid beat and swaggering horns. On "I Dream Of Christmas," Jones worked with producer Leon Michels (Aloe Blacc, Hanni el Khatib), who co-wrote some original songs and contributed saxophone, flute, percussion, and more to the record. It also features musicians Brian Blade (drums), Tony Scherr and Nick Movshon (bass), Russ Pahl (pedal steel guitar), Marika Hughes (cello), Dave Guy (trumpet), and Raymond Mason (trombone).

Westlife is gearing up to release their first album in 2 years, entitled "Wild Dreams" alongside the album's lead single "Starlight," co-written by Tom Grennan and produced by Jamie Scott (One Direction) and Lostboy (Griff). The Irish group's twelfth album and their first album with EastWest Records after Shane, Nicky, Mark and Kian, signed a significant new deal with the label earlier this year since parting ways with EMI Records following their 2019 Number 1 comeback album, Spectrum. "The maze of emotions we all experienced during the pandemic drew us to songwriting and has helped us create an exceptional album that we have everything we love in music - it’s got fresh, feel-good uptempo tracks like ‘Starlight’ as well as powerful, heartfelt ballads such as ‘Always With Me." The 15-track special edition deluxe album also includes the newly released feel-good single ‘Starlight’ and, as a bonus for fans, new live recordings of smash hit singles including "Flying Without Wings," "World of Our Own," and "Uptown Girl." Westlife has scored 11 Number 1 albums and 13 Number 1 singles in Ireland and has topped the albums chart in the UK on eight occasions while also notching up 14 UK Number 1 singles. This puts the lads joint third with Cliff Richards as the act with the most Number 1 singles in the UK. Only The Beatles (17) and Elvis Presley (21) have more.

Chart-topping country group Zac Brown Band has released their new studio album titled "The Comeback." Marking their seventh full album, the new set features 15 tracks with guest appearances by guitar slinger Marcus King and jazz vocalist Gregory Porter. Its title nods to overcoming adversity — from COVID-19 and beyond. "The Comeback," while written with the collective healing of the nation in mind, also feels personal. Many of the songs pull from real-world experiences for the band members. Zac Brown wrote One of the most exciting tunes, “Fun Having Fun,” with one of his old high school buddies about all the crazy shenanigans they used to get into when they were young. It offers the most upbeat bluegrass vibes and sounds like wild youth boiled down into a few musical minutes. “The Comeback celebrates our collective resilience as a community,” Brown says in a statement. “This music is about standing together and rediscovering our roots and what makes us human. We feel incredibly blessed to be back out on the road again, sharing these new songs with our fans. The only good thing about getting knocked down is The Comeback when it comes back around.” "The Comeback" follows 2019’s "The Owl," and the Zac Brown Band is currently on the road for "The Comeback Tour," which is scheduled to run through October.

Rising BRIT nominated songwriter Gracey has shared her new EP "Fragile," which is about a recent breakup and decided to channel those feelings in the studio. Unaware of what might come out, Gracey allowed her emotions to run rampant, resulting in some daring work. Featuring previous offerings "The Internet" and "What A Waste," it also includes her latest single, "Sad Song," which was premiered last night by Clara Amfo on BBC Radio 1. “I’m so excited!! To be honest, I wasn’t anticipating writing and releasing an EP this year, especially not one this heartbreaking and personal (…shout out to my recent break up), but as I started writing, I found it cathartic to address my recent experiences and emotions and it all came together so naturally. I thought about how putting these songs out into the world, regardless of how scary it feels right now, might actually make someone else in a similar headspace to feel a little more heard and understood, which is the whole reason I wanted to be an artist, to begin with.” 2020 saw GRACEY confidently emerge as one of the most talked-about and successful new British artists. Not only did she release a string of brilliantly relatable and catchy-as-hell pop gems, but the 22-year-old Brighton born star scored her first-ever Top 10 single in the UK charts with the Platinum single ‘Don’t Need Love’ (also with Billen Ted as well as 220Kid), and a viral trend on TikTok, where her ‘Alone In My Room (Gone)’ became a certified lockdown anthem.

Kelly Clarkson is bringing on Christmas early with her album ‘When Christmas Comes Around" via Atlantic Records. Clarkson and Chris Stapleton have paired up for a Christmas collaboration called “Glow,” just one of three duets on Clarkson’s album, that also includes a pairing with Ariana Grande on “Santa Can’t You Hear Me.” In addition to the originals, Clarkson will cover songs like “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “Santa Baby,” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” As a bonus track, Clarkson included her 2020 duet with Brett Eldredge, “Under the Mistletoe.” It was produced by Jesse Shatkin, Jason Halbert, Joseph Trapanese, and Aben Eubanks. It is her second Christmas album after "Wrapped in Red" in 2013 and her eighth studio album, "Meaning of Life," in 2017. “My purpose for choosing this lyric for being the title of this project was to bring forth a sense of reality to the fact that we are probably all in very different places emotionally ‘when Christmas comes around.’ Some of us are consumed with a new love, some of us reminded of loss, some filled with optimism for the coming new year, others elated for some much deserved time away from the chaos our work lives can sometimes bring us. Wherever you are, and whatever you may be experiencing, I wanted everyone to all to be able to connect to a message on this album. Each year you may even have a new favourite depending on where you are in your life, but while change can be unpredictable, there is no better time of year, in my opinion, to breathe hope into one’s life and let possibility wander.”

Coldplay has released its Max Martin-produced ninth studio album, "Music of the Spheres," a spacy 12-track collection with waves of synth and airy melodies. Max is just one of several pop stalwarts appearing on the album, with Coldplay recruiting Selena Gomez and BTS for features. The track “Infinity Sign” sounds like it was created inside a starburst, and “Biutyful” is a hit of ecstasy in musical form. This is an album that should be playing as astronauts gather on a slowly spinning space station for a galactic rave. While the new music does have interstellar tinges, it remains grounded in the big-tent pop sound Max has cultivated for more than 25 years: bright chords, lush synth-scapes, insanely catchy hooks. The seeds to the new album were seeded years ago when the British band was finishing up their tour for “A Head Full of Dreams.” The pandemic scrambled their plans, leading to their last album, “Everyday Life,” a dense and complex work with words spoken or sung in Arabic, Spanish, Zulu and Igbo. It was as introspective about humanity as the new one is lofty. "Music of the Spheres" already has a No. 1 single under its belt -- "My Universe," Coldplay's collaboration featuring K-pop superstars BTS, hit the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100. The single marked the British rock band's first No. 1 hit since 2008's "Viva La Vida." It gave both groups appearances on the Rock & Alternative Airplay and Alternative Airplay charts, reaching the No. 20 and No. 23 spots.

Singer-songwriter Julia Michaels has released a cover of Doris Troy's 1963 song “Just One Look” as a campaign's first song, with Campbell's Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese. Campbell Soup Company partnered with Universal Music Group to release a specially marked label on its iconic red and white cans that unlock reimagined classic songs performed by recording artists, each paired with their favourite brand recipe. Campbell’s red and white cans will feature a specially marked QR code branded “M’m! M’m! Records” label, leading shoppers to Campbell’s recipes. This specially curated cooking playlist includes newly recorded music from the UMG artists and exclusive behind-the-scenes content from artists’ recording sessions. A UMG artist will drop their new version of a remade song paired with their personal favourite Campbell’s recipe each week. “I’m thrilled to drop my new song and partner with Campbell’s,” said Julia Michaels. “As someone who is newer to cooking, Campbell’s has become the starting point for me to create simple and delicious recipes that fit my hectic schedule and build my confidence in the kitchen. I can’t wait to see how fans find inspiration from this playlist and the meals they’ll cook up as a result.” Campbell’s will also launch the Sounds Good Tonight SoundCloud contest on November 15th. Consumers and aspiring musicians will be encouraged to submit their own cooking-inspired anthem for an opportunity to partner with Campbell’s and win $20,000.

Oshawa, ON-born pop prodigy Lennon Stella has returned and inviting us on a journey beyond this spiritual plane with her new single "Fancy," alongside an Amber Park-directed video. Co-written with Grammy Award-winner Malay (Lorde, Frank Ocean, Zayn) – who also produced the track – and longtime collaborator Simon Wilcox, “Fancy” showcases Lennon’s signature indie-pop sound spellbinding vocals that shine throughout the dreamy and atmospheric pop production. The accompanying music video acts as a visual extension of the song, characterized by sequences that take on a rhythmic, dreamlike quality and redefine the boundaries of reality. The surreal and floaty music is matched with ethereal, colourful imagery that perfectly reflects the nature of the track, and the kaleidoscopic visuals complement Lennon’s dynamic and captivating vocals. "Fancy" marks Stella's first release since her highly anticipated 2020 debut LP "Three. Two. One." Lennon Stella first rose to popularity when she was just 12 years old as part of the duo Lennon & Maisy, alongside her younger sister, and gained national attention with a cover of Robyn’s “Call Your Girlfriend.” Lennon starred in the ABC/CMT smash "Nashville" as Maddie Conrad for six years. Kickstarting her solo recording career, Stella debuted with her 2018 "Love me" EP, which bowed in the Top 5 of the Billboard “Heatseekers Albums” chart, including the single “La Di Da,” amassing more than 151 million Spotify streams and counting.

Detroit’s Jax Anderson (FKA Flint Eastwood) releases her concept album Songs For Every Condition on Neon Gold Records (Haim, Marina, Matt Maeson, The Knocks etc.). She’s penned various human conditions, such as hopeful, cloudy, happy, Angst and Transition. In the last, 5th installment about transition, she collaborated with joe p. on “Changes,” and “Dancing Shoes” rounds out her ten-song album collection. About the concept album, Jax explains: “Life happens in ways that are unpredictable & beautiful & everything/nothing all at once. There are so many moments to notice & feelings to cherish. A moment that happens when you’re happy may feel different when your condition changes to sad or excited or healing or heartbroken or joyful. Life changes constantly – to me, the soundtrack of life feels more like a playlist than an album." Jax Anderson, who changed from her Flint Eastwood moniker to her real name, has built a reputation for writing alt-pop anthems that boldly speak to overcoming the forces in the world that try and keep us from loving ourselves and actualizing our full potential. She has had two US headlining tours and national tours supporting Bishop Briggs, Miya Folick, PVRIS, Misterwives, & Poppy. In addition, she has toured Europe and Australia, supporting Foster The People and Sigrid.

Kansas City-based singer-songwriter Anson Seabra will release his upcoming EP “Feeling For My Life” this Friday, October 15th. He now unveiled the fifth single entitled “Keep Your Head Up Princess,” written and produced by Anson Long-Seabra. It follows “It's Raining, It's Pouring”, “Magazines”, “Walked Through Hell,” and “Dominoes.” The new EP comprises of 9-tracks, produced by Anson Seabra, Dan Richards, Gifted and Sam de Jong. Back in October 2019, he posted a snippet of the song to TikTok. Then he posted a follow-up to the video claiming that if this video reached a million likes, he'd release the music. Anson Seabra is one of those faces of tomorrow, and over the last 12 months, he's consistently proved why he's deserving of his place. From the US mid-west, Anson made an initial entrance back in 2018 with a strong of hazy, kind-of lo-fi pop songs, including "Welcome To Wonderland," which would eventually become a breakthrough moment as the musician blew up on social media in the depths of last year. Since then, however, he's been unstoppable, single after single furthering his sound and growing a more vast audience as he goes. The new EP comprises 9-track, produced by Anson Seabra, Dan Richards, Gifted and Sam de Jong. He is currently touring along with Alec Benjamin through October 21, 2021.

As she gears up to release her debut album "Skin," today, she releases a new single from that set titled "Trouble." “The song is about a constant argument with a family member,” she explains. “It got to the point where I realized that fundamentally as much as we could clash, we both wanted to be on each other’s side “your trouble’s the same as mine.” It’s a cliche, but we really do hurt the ones we love - it’s because we know we can and that the love will always be there.” As for her debut album from the 23-year-old musician. A triumphant body of work, it delves into the very DNA of the artist: she lived experiences as a woman but also as a south Londoner with Irish-Bangladeshi heritage and as a young person living in the UK, working in the music industry. “Biologically and scientifically, your skin is one of the strongest organs in your body,” she continues. “But socially and externally, your identity is something that can be used against you. I like that juxtaposition between strong and weak, and it’s something that I grapple with a lot on the album.” As well as preparing to release "Skin," Crookes is due to feature on Swindle's "The New World" album track "How I've Been." Joy Crookes' debut album "Skin" will land this Friday (15 October) via Insanity Records

Foxes have shared a second single from her first album entitled "Dance Magic" in over five years. After announcing her long-awaited third album, "Kick It," they gave us a taste of new music, with the first single, "Sister Ray," being released last month. "Kick It" was written and recorded remotely during the pandemic and will follow her 2016 album "All I Need." Foxes, real name Louisa Rose Allen, says of the track, "This single is about being swept up by the chemistry with someone, and not being able to see the sometimes dark reality, dancing around each other in a fantasy you’ve both created." She adds of the album, "The record was written from a place of wanting to escape the walls of my own apartment; I wrote it imagining freedom and dancing and people being able to hold each other again. Being so isolated made me really dig deep into my mind, and my imagination just ran wild, and I spent so much time on zoom day and night just writing words and melodies, and before I knew it, I’d written an album's worth of material. I felt trapped and almost like my insides were dancing, but I couldn’t express it, but in writing, it allowed me to feel free again. This record feels like a new start and the ability to come back to life after such a strange time of us all being alone."

In October, Max George, Tom Parker, Nathan Sykes, Jay McGuiness and Siva Kaneswaran, known as The Wanted, announced that they were getting back together and unveiled their first new single in seven years; titled "Rule The World." Written by Max from the band with Ari Leff (aka Lauv) and Michael Pollack (Kelly Clarkson, Maroon 5), "Rule The World" has a euphoric, dancefloor-friendly sound that harks back to their signature hits "All Time Low" and "Glad You Came." The track is the lead-up to the group's upcoming greatest hits album, "Most Wanted," released on November 12. The retrospective is accompanied by a 12-date reunion arena tour in March 2022, kicking off in Glasgow on March 3 and wrapping in Liverpool on March 17. After their hiatus, which began in 2014, The Wanted taking to the stage for the first time in seven years at Tom Parker's charity concert for Stand Up To Cancer called Inside My Head, which took place at the Royal Albert Hall 20th September. Tom, who is 33-years-old, was sadly diagnosed with a brain tumour in October 2020. The singer shared in January 2021 that he was continuing treatment after the tumour had been "significantly reduced," updating fans again this week with the news that his tumour has shrunk in size after a year of treatment.

Indie-pop/singer-songwriter based in Nashville has released her debut album, "Note to Self." Sure, she had an idea of what the album would be before what she calls the “dark storm” arrived. And, she had even written some songs. But, Covid-19 changed everything. She says, “Being alone for that long...I would sit with myself for hours [and] I realized like, ‘Oh, I'm not the same person,’ even after a few months that I was with the songs before this. So, I decided that I wanted to see what was going to come out in that time.” Since captivating us with her 2019 debut EP "Jealous of Birds" and last year’s even more refined follow-up "Twenty Something," the local indie-pop singer-songwriter, who cut her teeth writing for other artists before stepping into her own as a solo performer, has become one of Nashville’s most essential up and comers. Leading up to the LP, Bre’s first single was “Progress,” which is an enchanting and cathartic check-in about letting go of preconceived notions in life to make progress. In May, a single and video called “Wilburn Street,” a lighter, more uplifting, and celebratory tune perfectly timed at a moment where life finally began to feel more normal. Back in June, it was “Control,” and its stunning accompanying video, which brought to life the track’s themes about feeling powerless over what is happening in the world today, and more recently, Kennedy premiered “Introvert” in July, an ode to setting boundaries and embracing your own needs.

Rising Canadian artist Cmagic5 is back with a brand new party anthem that solidifies her standing as one to watch out for. "Dancing On My Heart" shares a story of the struggle to move on from a past lover who keeps coming back to find an opportunity to let themselves right into our lives. “This track emphasizes the ‘moving on’ phase after falling out of a relationship and the frustration that develops when you’re avoiding falling in love with the same person all over again, knowing they’re not the one for you. It happens! In a fun and playful way, it’s all about holding your ex responsible for your inability to move on,” shares the refreshingly confident singer-songwriter. The track was completed despite all the lockdown and pandemic challenges that were endured throughout the process, as Cmagic5 says, “the uniqueness of the whole process is what makes this song special. It demonstrates how music can connect people in the most difficult of times and transcends all kinds of boundaries.” Cmagic5 is an advocate and ambassador for mental health awareness, hoping to use her platform to shine a light on topics close to her heart. She is also a keen philanthropist and actively supports charity organizations with a mission to help teens with insecurities, build their self-confidence and boost their self-esteem. With over 10 million streams for her music and an ever-growing fanbase, Cmagic5 is quite literally taking the industry by storm.

Two decades after the Grammy-nominated Aaliyah's death at age 22 in a Bahamas plane crash, Blackground Records 2.0 and Empire have uploaded posthumous compilation albums from the late singer Aaliyah to streaming platforms. While the songs included in the album have already been released over the years, this marks the first time that they will be accessible on streaming services as a complete collection. "Ultimate Aaliyah," consists of 25 tracks across two discs, several of which Aaliyah had worked on with Missy Elliott and Timbaland. The EP dropped in 2005 as a box set of three discs. While the third disc, a documentary about her life, isn’t a part of the reissued release, all of the singles are available for listeners. Although, the late singer’s estate quickly took to Instagram to express its disdain and continued dedication to protecting her legacy. Though the estate is operated by Aaliyah’s mother, Diane Haughton, and brother Rashad, Hankerson owns the vast portion of her catalogue, ultimately permitting Friday’s release in collaboration with distribution and record company Empire. Fans have expressed online their mixed feelings about listening to Aaliyah’s music amid the estate debacle. Although her music videos can still be viewed on YouTube, there's nothing better than having the music on every streaming platform for convenience and tangibility.

KELIS | MIDNIGHT SNACKS R&B singer Kelis is back with a new single, her first in seven years. It’s called “Midnight Snacks,” and the Fanatix produced the track. “Midnight Snacks” is the latest treat-themed song from Kelis, “Milkshake” notwithstanding. After issuing her sixth album "Food" in 2014, Kelis released a cookbook titled "My Life on a Plate" and, last year, launched a cannabis-themed Netflix cooking show titled "Cooked With Cannabis." Kelis acknowledged in a statement that she’s often referencing food in her songs. “I mean, obviously I do,” she said. “It isn’t intentional, but the idea is just that food is a very sensual thing. Everyone can relate to it. It’s very human, it’s sensual, it’s something that you crave. And it’s sexy.” She continued, "I heard the beat and thought it was dope, and the first thing that came to mind was “Midnight Snacks.” The Fanatix were like, what are you talking about? And I was like; it makes you feel like a midnight snack! And that was it. It’s funny to me, but I like the fact that you can take sex and food, and you can put these two things together, and they’re interchangeable. I love that." HONNE | BACK ON TOP (FEAT. GRIFF) HONNE has reunited Griff for a second collaboration titled "Back On Top," which will feature on their album entitled "Let’s Just Say The World Ended A Week From Now, What Would You Do?" Co-written with Sam Smith, James Hatcher and Reuben James, "Back On Top" is the second collaboration from HONNE and Griff, after they teamed up on "1,000,000 x Better" just over a year ago. James Hatcher said of the song, “We wrote Back On Top with a guy called Reuben James who's one of our mates, and we work with him a lot. He's done quite a few cuts across our second album and the mixtape. He's an amazing jazz pianist, and he plays for Sam Smith, and they write together sometimes. We had a session with Reuben and Sam Smith, and we started writing the track with them, and then we took it away and finished it off and then they ended up getting the feature with Griff. Griff wrote her verse with them, and we love the track. It's just a really great, feel-good, powerful, song.” "Let’s Just Say The World Ended A Week From Now, What Would You Do?" will follow HONNE's 2020 mixtape "no song without you" and will feature another new collaboration with Khalid, as well as a songwriting credit from MNEK. JUST STEF | LIAR LIAR First-generation Argentinian-American vocal dynamo Just Stef reveals a brand new single entitled “Liar Liar” via The Heavy Group/Republic Records. Based on a real relationship, the dancefloor-ready production glistens as a thick bass line bops. Her vocals dip in and out of the groove as she coyly admits, “There’s nothing like a first love, thank God.” Over a disco beat, the momentum culminates with the incendiary finger snap-laden hook. Just Stef initially teased the tune on TikTok this summer, setting the platform ablaze with over 3 million views and 377K “likes” thus far. She continues to post up impressive numbers, though. Her breakout debut single “Miss U Miss Me” has generated nine million-plus streams. Gaining traction worldwide, it peaked at #55 on Spotify Indonesia’s Weekly Top 200, #1 on the Indonesia Viral 50, #8 on the Philippines Viral 50, and #8 on the Singapore viral 50. She accompanied “Miss U Miss Me” with the Spanish version “Te Extraño Me Extrañas.” Everything sets the stage for more to come from Just Stef. So get ready! KID RAIN | MAGIC KiD RAiN is quickly becoming one of the hottest rising stars in UK pop after the breakthrough success of his take on "Accidentally In Love." His teasers for the song generated millions of likes on TikTok, and things continued to explode with over 10 million streams of its official release. It raced up countless key charts – including #1 on iTunes in the UK and Spain and Top 25 on Spotify UK’s Viral Chart. Now KiD RAiN is poised for another spotlight moment as he shares his brand new single ‘Magic.’ His first release since "Accidentally In Love," the song proves that his original material has everything it takes to make just as significant an impact. ‘Magic’ finds him returning with an instant pop banger, as his honeyed falsetto delivers a remarkably romantic story of falling under someone’s spell. Supported by punchy beats, disco-tinged rhythms and funk-fuelled bass, KiD RAiN wears his heart on his sleeve. KiD RAiN says, “If you feel like you need a song to sing in the shower when you’re crying but also dancing, then this is your song. You’re welcome. I didn’t want to come back with new music until I was beyond sure that it was the best that I could give. This is the best that I can give. I hope everyone loves it as much as I do!” CXLOE | CLOSE Real name Chloe Papandrea, aka CXLOE, has dropped her third single for the year, releasing a dark, brooding synth-pop cut titled "Close." Written by CXLOE along with Eric Leva and produced by Sammy Witt, the song oscillates between intimate, near-whispered verses and extensive driving refrains anchored by sweeping synths. “‘Close’ was written during a time that in my life I was continuously putting myself out there but getting nothing in return,” the Sydney singer explained in an accompanying statement. “The song is about the struggle of wanting to commit to something or someone, but they’re not ready to make the jump for you. From my perspective, I was being flown around the world to meet with record labels in which I gave my all, but was never able to close the deal and have the commitment reciprocated.” "Close" follows on from two other singles CXLOE has released this year, "Soft Rock" in August and "Cry & Drive" back in May. All three tracks will feature on a forthcoming project, details of which are yet to be revealed. Her debut single “Tough Love” came out in 2017 and since then has released a steady surge of successful singles, such as “Devil You Don’t” and “Between Our Hearts” with electronic trio Cheat Codes released earlier in 2020. CLUBHOUSE | NO WAY Indie-pop outfit Clubhouse continues to entice listeners with their happy-go-lucky arrangements and introspective lyrics with their latest single, "No Way." Following the success of their previous release, "Flipside," the track, which frontman Max Reichert expressed was about a toxic relationship, is yet another example of the band’s ability to sonically and visually create emotional and provocative storytelling that makes listeners want to dance. The band comprises five best friends forged from a middle school garage band in Columbus, Ohio, made up of Max Reichert, twin brothers Ari and Zak Blumer, and Michael Berthold and Forrest Taylor, who they met in college. The five-piece have gone through the ups and downs of life together, mainly while their frontman dealt with cancer. Now, with an EP and a national tour on the way, the band is eager to tell their story with the hope that they’ll be able to help someone else. Max Reichert said about the track, "We wrote it with this producer named Cooper, and this songwriter/pop star named Claire, who goes by spill tab. We wrote it with them at their house. It was our first session writing with them, our first time meeting them, and we wrote pretty much the whole song with them in a few hours."

The 29-year-old singer has released a new track entitled, "Unforgettable (Tommy's Song)," a heartfelt track dedicated to model Thomas Trussell III, who died in October 2019 after battling drug addiction. "Two years ago, I lost someone who meant so much to me. His name was Tommy, and he was such a beautiful, special man," Lovato captioned a clip of the song. "I wrote this song the day after I found out that he had lost his battle with addiction. This disease is extremely cunning and powerful." Lovato, who has been open about her struggles with substance abuse, added that proceeds from "Unforgettable (Tommy's Song)" will benefit The Voices Project, a nonprofit recovery advocacy organization founded by Ryan Hampton. The singer also encouraged anyone struggling with addiction to call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's national helpline at 1-800-662-HELP. Following his death in 2019, Lovato paid tribute to Trussell on social media. "Devastated. Please hold your loved ones tight. Tell them they are special and that you love them," they captioned a photo of the late model. "Make sure they know it. RIP to my boo." Earlier this year, Lovato released a two-part magnum opus about their own 2018 overdose: the YouTube Originals docuseries Dancing With the Devil and a companion album of the same name.