Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon is sweeping the charts with the return of her new single "Weekend" along with the music video. Following its release, the song ranked No. 1 on various music streaming sites, including Genie, Bugs, and VIBE. The song also topped iTunes Top Songs charts in 14 different regions, including United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Chile, Peru, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Cambodia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Luxembourg. “Weekend” placed No. 1 on QQ Music’s digital album sales chart in China. “Weekend” is a disco-pop genre song with bright guitar and retro synth sounds. The lyrics express the wish to escape the dullness of everyday life and enjoy a carefree weekend. Taeyeon will promote her new song on music programs this week, starting with Mnet’s “M Countdown” on July 8 and continuing with KBS2’s “Music Bank” on July 9, MBC’s “Music Core” on July 10, and SBS’s “Inkigayo” on July 11. "Weekend" is Taeyeon’s first release in over six months since her fourth Korean-language mini-album "What Do I Call You," which dropped last December. That project also featured the previously released single "Happy."

We start our spotlight on singer-songwriter Pink’s double-platinum debut album "Can't Take Me Home" introduced the world to the music phenom’s versatile singing chops and notable songwriting skills. The Pennsylvania-born then-20-year-old born Alecia Moore was billed as the tough-talking, partying antithesis of bubblegum pop princesses like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Her rebellious personality resulted in the album’s unmistakable attitude. Spunky, effortless vocals set her apart from her contemporaries, too, which is especially evident by the ballad “Let Me Let You Know.” Pink also worked with R&B-minded musicians such as Kandi Burruss, Robin Thicke, and Babyface to hone a sound in that vein. The project was released April 4, 2000, and easily fit into the landscape of late-‘90s and early ‘00s R&B, eras where Destiny's Child, Brandy and Monica, had scored major hits. The first thing I am reminded of is how powerful, and soulful Pink’s voice actually is. Sure, we have been indulged in the aerobatics that she has become known for in her live shows over the last decade, but her voice is the true standout here. Whilst this album has a strong underlying dance/pop commercial vibe, sometimes even capitalizing on the mid to late ‘90s jungle influence, Pink’s voice can’t be ignored for its R&B indebted qualities. Three singles from the album were released in the form of “There You Go,” “Most Girls,” and “You Make Me Sick.” All three singles charted reasonably well, with the first two cracking the top ten in the US and “Most Girls,” giving Pink her first number one in Australia. Pink only co-wrote one of the three singles released, and she does have writing credits on seven of the album’s thirteen tracks. I am sure that some disagree with me here, but this album has some stunning standout tracks, none more so than the soulful balladry of “Let Me Let You Know,” co-written by Robin Thicke. It is the first time we are introduced to the depth and strength of Pink’s voice, put on full blast. The album’s title track, “Can’t Take Me Home, is arguably the best example of any resemblance where TLC and Destiny’s Child are concerned. It is a strong dance track and really should have been released as a single, as it truly represented the sound at the time. The album is rounded out with more sublime balladry via the heartbreak in “Stop Falling” coupled with some filler fare like “Hiccup.” Pink was just twenty years old when this album was released, and whilst her onstage persona presented a woman with her middle finger up to the world, the reality was quite different. The young singer, as mentioned above, co-wrote half of the album and given that she now has a body of work that has lasted two decades, this debut most definitely set the tone for someone that would not only go on to conquer the music industry but someone who has consistently stood up for what she believes in on a humanitarian level. "Can’t Take Me Home" may not have appealed to everyone and won every critic’s heart. Still, for those that didn’t fit the Britney or Xtina mould that had dominated the year prior, Pink offered an alternative, grittier attitude that clearly resonated with many around the world. For all its clichés, this album gives agency for a different voice to take center stage and gave Pink a platform that she has not only used musically but continues to use as a way to empower women globally.

Rising R&B singer James Vickery shares his latest offering sees him team up with production wizard SG Lewis (Dua Lipa, Jessie Ware, Mabel) on his new song "Finally." The visual for the track, see James cast alone in searing red lights or driving along the road late at night. It's a great encapsulation for the track itself, which is at once both tranquil and longing. “For the longest time, I was missing the anthemic sounding song on the record,” James Vickery said of the song. “Something that took me back to my electronic-produced roots. I picture this being blasted full volume in a festival in the desert. One day, it will happen.” The album comprises of 10 tracks, featuring guest appearances from Musiq Soulchild, Jack Dine, Rob Araujo and EARTHGANG. For SG, the song is a change of pace from the frantic synth-pop of Mabel's latest offering, "Let Them Know," and the super-charged tracks from his debut album "Times" from earlier this year. James first came to the attention of the masses in 2018 with his COLOURS live session of his track Until Morning, which has since racked up 23 million views online and led to him signing record and publishing deals with TH3RD BRAIN and Roc Nation, respectively.

R&B songstress Mya has released a brand new song titled "Worth It," as she gives us another side of her artistry as she introduces her alter ego, Mýa Lan$ky. Over the years, we’ve grown accustomed to Mya’s standout vocal performances, but this time around, she shows off her rapping skills as well. Mya issued the following statement on her new persona and the new single, “My independent journey has placed me on a path to becoming a better version of myself, redefining success and happiness that does not always coincide with the world’s definition. So when people hear “Worth It,” I want them to feel the strength and courage to leave any situation that does not enhance their lives. I want them to feel and adopt the fight & faith of a warrior who has assisted me in pushing through every challenge and that spiritual component that’s kept me centred & grounded in such a chaotic world, in hopes for them to be inspired enough to apply it to their own lives by constantly pushing, learning, growing, and searching for their own voices and paths of resonance, to ultimately take risks and bet on themselves, so they too can reach their highest selves and ultimately experience peace of mind."

Israeli singer-songwriter Dennis Lloyd released his long-awaited debut album “Some Day” The multi-Platinum international star first made waves with his hit single “Nevermind,” and the project details his journey since that time: a challenging two-year period marked by a legal dispute, depression, and anxiety. Beginning with the album’s lead single, “The Way,” produced by Dennis and Kygo, "Some Days" finds Dennis exploring his deepest questions, narrating his story through the time of “Nevermind” to his present life, as he searches for his true purpose. “I don’t tend to share a lot of personal things about myself, but in order for you to fully understand my music, it might be worth sharing,” Dennis Lloyd shared on social media. “My life has changed dramatically since Nevermind blew up everywhere. I was constantly travelling, performing all around the world and working non-stop. The last tour I had back in 2019 broke something inside of me. It took me 3 months to fully recover from it- physically and mentally.” All tracks were written by Anthony Rossomando, Ben Kohn, Dennis Lloyd, Nick Atkinson, Pete Kelleher and Tom Barnes, and the album is a follow-up to his 2019 EP “Exident.” He started making the album after the 2019 tour.

With over 400 million streams on Spotify alone and seven No. 1 albums in his home country, Sweden’s king of pop Darin has returned with his first English song in seven years. Today we get a video treatment for his single “Can’t Stay Away.” directed by James Velasquez. Written with and produced by the hitmaker behind Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande’s banger “Rain On Me,” BURNS, and co-written with Jamie Hartman, who also penned Calvin Harris and Rag’n’Bone Man’s “Giant.” Darin said: “This video is colourful, chic, queer, and there’s quite a lot of dancing! It felt liberating for me to shoot the video. I noticed how much freer I felt in how I expressed myself, which makes me happy and excited. Hopefully, that energy will spread to others when they hear and see it.”The uplifting, disco-inspired bop marks the beginning of a new chapter for Darin. Last summer, he came out as gay on Instagram and admitted he feels freer than ever. While working on his forthcoming LP, Darin is ready to give listeners more of his truth like he’s never done before. If “Can’t Stay Away” is for you, then you’ll be glad to hear more is on the way.

British pop-rock band Lawson consisting of Andy Brown (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ryan Fletcher (bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Joel Peat (lead guitar, keyboards, co-lead vocals), and Adam Pitts (drums, backing vocals, percussion) has released their upcoming third studio album “CMD Z” which serves as their first LP in four years and is the first album under their new label Cooking Vinyl. The band has already released five singles from the new album, which includes "Lovers,” "Animals,” "She Don't Even Know," “Four Letters,” and the latest single, "cmd z" The band planed to create the new album after their concert at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London in 2018. Frontman Andy Brown recalled, “I think the look on people's faces and the fun we all had together that night made us realize how much we love and miss our fans and each other. We have all been busy with different things the past few years, but it felt like now was the perfect time to get back in the studio and enjoy making music together again.” The band's debut album, "Chapman Square," was released on 22 October 2012 and reached number three on the UK Albums Chart. On 17 April 2020, the band released "Lovers," their first single after their 4-year hiatus. To date, the band has achieved seven UK top 20 hit singles.

Janelle Monáe has shared a new song titled “Stronger,” another new track that appears in "We the People," a new animated Netflix series about civic engagement. “Stronger” is the latest in a handful of Monáe-involved singles since her 2018 album "Dirty Computer." She contributed “Turntables” to the voter suppression documentary "All In: The Fight for Democracy" last fall, performing the song on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in March. She also put a new spin on “He’s a Tramp” for the 2019 live-action remake of "Lady and the Tramp," in addition to voicing a Pekingese named Peg in the production. In "Stronger," Monáe sings about supporting each other and standing up for people's rights. "Some of the friends taught me how to dream / Some of the friends taught me how to fight / Even those times when we don't agree / We know we all tryna save the same day / We don't the life without the liberty," she sings. "The entire project was about finding ways to talk about things that have become very partisan and not take sides," series creator Chris Nee said in an interview with The New York Times. Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama executive produced the series as part of their multi-year deal with Netflix.

46-year-old Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias has released the breezy new song "Me Pasé," featuring Farruko and its accompanying music video. The new track will be part of the next album by the winner of 47 Billboard Latin Music Awards and multiple Grammy Awards, which will be released next September. The accompanying visuals show the two artists enjoying a beachside party, drinking, dancing and living their best lives. According to its producers, the song, built based on an electric melody and contagious, is thought to be one of the summer hits. His singles have reached the top position on the magazine's Hot Latin Songs chart 27 times, making him the most successful artist in that list's history, not counting the other 39 times (the most of any artist). In which their singles have found themselves in the top ten. In September, Iglesias and Ricky Martin will kick off their North American joint tour in Las Vegas. This will be Iglesias' first U.S. tour since 2017. The two Latin superstars first announced the joint tour in March 2020, but due to the pandemic, the tour was postponed as new dates for the tour were announced in May and will have special guest Sebastián Yatra for several shows. "Me Pasé" marks Iglesias' first single since "Después Que Te Perdí," which he released with Jon Z in March 2019.

After sharing a snippet on TikTok recently, GIRLI has revealed her brand new single "Dysmorphia." The new song is a way to let out her feelings about her struggles; writing can be such great therapy, and the London-based artist has proven it again with this beastly new single. Written by GIRLI, Gavin Jones, Johannes Willinder and Robin Padam, the song is the second single off of her upcoming EP “Damsel In Distress,” GIRLI shared on social media “I wrote this song about my own struggles with body dysmorphia. It’s basically me trying to explain how it feels to have a warped vision of myself to someone who doesn’t understand. In the chorus, I sing, “don’t tell me to love myself more; I wish that it was that simple.” There’s so much misconception & misunderstanding about body dysmorphia and eating disorders, and a lot of the time, people think they can advise you on how to get away from the incessant self-hating thoughts when they have no idea what you’re going through in your head.” The new EP follows up “Ex Talk,” which was released back in May and is expected to be released in September 2021.

In April, Norwegian singer-songwriter Hanne Mjøen returned with “Hell With You” for the first time in two years. Now, she is back with the follow-up song “Too Tired (Don't Feel Thing)." For this release, she’s actually changed gears; as the title alludes to, it’s a vulnerable moment for her. It is a beautiful ballad in which fragility and a sense of clarity are brought to the forefront and one which stuns with no less impact than that of her usual fare. Hanne Mjøen shared on social media, “I created the song to reflect the feeling of being exhausted after a fight, regretting what you said, and reflecting if we work being more than friends. It's about shutting down when you feel too much and making yourself go numb cause you're too tired to feel anything and too broken to let someone in on it. Watching the other person cry doesn't make you sad anymore cause you're in a state of mind where nothing affects you. Hope you like it." Taking inspiration from the likes of Robyn, Flume, and Lorde, there is a palpable emotional undercurrent that runs through every second of "Too Tired (Don't Feel a Thing)." Deftly balancing meticulously crafted production, a voice that is light as air and lyrics never fail to hit their mark.

Pop powerhouse Jennifer Lopez is back and has teamed up with Rauw Alejandro on her new track "Cambia el Paso" which translates to "Change the Step." The fiery new song marks the first release for Lopez in 2021 and has been teasing her highly anticipated summer collab with Alejandro, 27, for several weeks — and has said that it's about moving on. The pair have already shot a music video for the song, directed by Jessy Terrero, which will be premiered on July 9th. “The song is about change and not being afraid to take the step,” Jennifer Lopez said of the song on an episode of SiriusXM's Pitbull's Globalization show. “Like, take the step, advance, do what you need to do. If something's not feeling right, whatever it is in your life like, make that move and dance. Dance is life, and joy and happiness.” She added, “I'm talking about something else. All she wants to do is just dance, dance, dance, dance again. You gotta live. You gotta be yourself. You got to be happy. And that's what the record's about.” Lopez has released several Spanish-language hits over the years, including two of her biggest last year, “Pa’ Ti” and “Lonely." Alejandro recently released his acclaimed new album "Vice Versa."

Rapper Izzy Azalea has released her brand new single titled "I Am the Strip Club," a dance-heavy single that features a video that hosted looks from Legendary ballroom stars, the House of Balmain. The track is clearly poised for nightclubs around the globe. It will reportedly be featured on Iggy's forthcoming studio album, "End of An Era," reportedly slated for an August release. "I Am the Strip Club" appears months after Iggy's racy single "Sip It" featuring Tyga made waves. Following the video's release, Iggy complained that "Sip It" was being censored and wasn't receiving the attention from streaming services that it deserved. Accompanied by a music video that features Azalea showing off some of her sultriest dance moves at a club in the back of a moving trailer and a leather outfit on the back of a motorcycle. On Instagram, Azalea wrote of the song, “This is my art, it makes me happy creating it and gives me purpose – So I hope someone is out this weekend dancing to this song!” The song, which Iggy has been waiting to drop since she was pregnant with her son Onyx, was slated to be the first single off her upcoming album, "The End of an Era." However, Iggy said she “wanted to wait for the clubs to open back up.”

Zara Larsson is an internationally celebrated artist with an unmistakable voice. She performed a hotly anticipated concert with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor and arranger Hans Ek. Epic sounds in the borderland between Zara’s breathtaking songs and grandiose, symphonic euphoria. The video was filmed back in March, and the show was broadcasted on Swedish SVT in May, where she performed 13 songs. “Never Forget You” was released from her second studio album, “So Good,” in 2015. She collaborated with British singer and songwriter MNEK on the track. “Ruin My Life” is included on her third studio album, “Poster Girl,” released in 2018. Zara Larsson said of her performance with the orchestra, “I feel like royalty. The concert is based on music from my entire song catalogue. It is arranged by a conductor who above all focuses on the melancholy elements of my songs. The first time I heard the whole orchestra play my songs, I was completely floored, got shivers all over my body, almost a tear rolling down my cheek. It was very beautiful, so grand, powerful and big, it will be like a ceremony!”

Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Alessia Cara has released EP "Not Another Love Song," featuring six songs from throughout her discography. It includes the heartbreaking "The Pains of Growing" track “Out of Love” and the hopeful “Trust My Lonely” as well as "This Summer" cuts “Rooting For You” and “Ready.” The other two tracks were pulled from Cara’s 2015 debut album "Know-It-All," “Outlaws,” and “River of Tears.” Alongside the release of the new EP, Cara has announced that she will be sharing two singles from her forthcoming third studio album. On July 15, “Sweet Dream” and “Shapeshifter” will be released via Def Jam Recordings. Cara began teasing her third album era on social media earlier this week. On Twitter, the singer sprinkled blue and orange aesthetics throughout her posts as well as juxtaposing images. She shared two sets of emojis hinting at the song titles, the set for “Sweet Dream” being made up of a lollipop and a sleeping emoji. At the same time, “Shapeshifter” was indicated by a broken heart and the theatre tragedy and comedy mask emoji. The two singles are Cara’s latest release since her 2020 live album "This Summer: Live Off The Floor," which featured songs from her 2019 EP. "This Summer." She had also shared the EP "Holiday Stuff" in December.

In a special partnership with the video hosting service Vevo, Doja Cat releases her official live performance of "Ain't Shit" from her recently released album "Planet Her." The new visual marks the first video release from her live performance series. Her 14-track album is a euphoric and extraterrestrial embodiment of the beauty of women. Beyond the music, Doja's undeniable talent to create memorable and unique visuals makes her music truly multi-dimensional. Collaborating with Vevo, the video network made sure that her exclusive performances also fit the kaleidoscopic aesthetic of "Planet Her." “It was such a privilege to be able to capture this new creative with Doja Cat after working with her on her Vevo LIFT campaign last year,” JP Evangelista, Vevo's SVP of Content, Programming & Marketing, said. “We really enjoyed being able to build off her new Planet Her aesthetic, creating a world perfectly suited for the album and her new era and sound. As always, collaboration is the key to success with these performances, and that is truly evident with these videos. Doja's input was absolutely invaluable, and we're so proud of the finished product. We look forward to continuing to support Doja and being part of her artist story with this and upcoming releases.”

Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Ryan Caraveo has released a new song, “Superstar,” with an accompanying music video. "Superstar" was written by Ryan Caraveo and will serve as the fourth single off of his upcoming fifth studio album “Northend Sweetheart,” following “No Fun,” “Daisies,” and “Ricochet.” Ryan Caraveo shared on social media, “This project feels like home and means more to me than you know. Thank you, Teal Douville, for being in the trenches with me like no one else making these songs. Thank YOU guys for sticking with me & having my back year after year after year. I've been able to grow and figure it out as I go because I am truly blessed with the best supporters in the world. I love you all, and I cannot wait for you to hear what I've been up to.” In addition, he will be embarking on a tour this fall. The tour kicks off at Hawthorne Theatre in Portland, OR on September 30, 2021, and will conclude at Crescent Theater in Phoenix, AZ, on November 3, 2021. Also, he recently joined American DJ Steve Aoki's “Complicated,” a remake of Avril Lavigne's 2002 smash hit of the same name. His new album “Northend Sweetheart” is set to be released on July 30, 2021.

Most of us know Adam Lambert as the amazing talent who knocked the socks off "American Idol" judges and millions of TV viewers in 2009 during the singing competition’s eighth season or as the fabulous flamboyant frontman who has been touring with legendary rock band Queen over the last decade. Now he is back, Adam, as he has recorded a new track titled "These Are Your Rights" For The Netflix Special We The People, produced by Barack & Michelle Obama. Coming from Netflix on July 4, "We The People" combines music & animation to educate a new generation of young Americans about basic U.S. civics. Features original songs performed by H.E.R., Janelle Monáe, Brandi Carlile, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adam Lambert, Bebe Rexha, Andra Day, and poet Amanda Gorman. "We The People" recounts tons of great moments in American history that still have a lasting impact on society today. From songs about how to do your taxes to songs about the pride that comes with being an American citizen, this series has it all and is sure to be extremely informative for you and your family.

Maisie Peters gives us the latest glimpse of what to expect on her upcoming debut album "You Signed Up For This" by sharing a new track titled "Psycho." Co-written with Ed Sheeran and Steve Mac, 'Psycho' is Maisie's first release since signing to Sheeran's Gingerbread Man Records, and the second offering from her upcoming debut album will arrive August 27th. With its punchy production and instantly memorable chorus, 'Psycho' finds an empowered Maisie reflecting on toxic relationships and gaslighting exes. She explains: "'Psycho' tells a dramatic story of someone whose lies catch up to them and who seem to feel very little when they hurt other people. I think this is something near enough everyone in the world can relate to, myself included." In the accompanying cinematic music video, co-written by Maisie and director Louis Bhose (Loyle Carner, Arlo Parks), we follow her as she masterminds a plan to confuse her cheating ex by enlisting a rotating group of women to play her. With "Psycho," Peters transforms seemingly overnight from budding wear-your-heart-on-your-sleeve hopeless romantic to an artist with all the makings of tomorrow's pop star. Both sides are undeniably true to form, leaving us all the more excited for all the sides of Peters will get to witness first-hand when we can finally listen to her highly-anticipated debut album in full.

Canadian pop singer-songwriter Tyler Shaw is creating heatwaves with his sultry new single "Sex on the Beach," which is lifted from his upcoming third studio album, which will be released later this summer via Sony Music Entertainment Canada. Continuing to break stereotypes and showcase new sides of him with each release, "Sex on the Beach," which is co-written with Alex Vujic, is the perfect cocktail of an earworm complemented by retro 80s beats, sensual sonics and his provocative vocals. An intimate letter jam-packed with tantalizing lyrics, Tyler Shaw reminisces on an unforgettable night with the love of his life in this new single. "What can I say about this song that's not in the title? It's a fun, playful vibe - the way summer songs should be post-pandemic. It's like putting a sexy sunset in song form," Tyler jokes in a statement. This year is proving to be a pivotal one for Tyler Shaw, who kicked it off by sharing his most romantic song to date, "When You're Home," produced by GRAMMY-award nominated Jon Levine and co-written with Alex Beitzke (James Arthur), and Henry Brill (Jack Garrat). Dubbed one of the 'Best New Love Songs of 2021 by Marie Claire, the track has amassed over 5 million combined streams globally.