Ever they hit the music scene in the early ’90s, Hanson has been an impressive force on the pop-rock scene. From producing their international hit “MMMBop” to competing in season five of "The Masked Singer," it would appear that this band of brothers has done it all. Hanson is premiering each of the seven songs on the record individually for their upcoming seventh studio album. “Annalie” and “Don’t Ever Change” have already made their debut, and now we get the sweet and snappy “Only Love." “This song is really interesting, one because the song is all about the verses,” Hanson says, “because the chorus is a very simple thought— the chorus lyric is Only love is gonna save us now / Only love is gonna save us. I really struggled with that lyric as we were all working through the song, singing it over and over again… we finished recording the song and then had to change it because something just wasn’t quite right. It was because of the simplicity of the statements.” As a travelling song, “Only Love” has a particular flair for intense emotion and instrumental pairings. Yet, the track is also unassuming as it picks the listener up for a ride down the metaphorical highway. These freeing vibes are reminiscent of John Mellencamp, and Bruce Springsteen intermingled with moments of Chris Stapleton, Hanson muses.

David Guetta, MistaJam And John Newman have joined forces for a new single, "If You Really Love Me (How Will I Know)." The record injects new life into Whitney Houston's classic ‘How Will I Know,’ refreshing it to thrive in modern times. With a piano house production, memorable, nostalgic lyrics and John Newman’s noteworthy vocal work, the record packs all the ingredients for success. “Who can resist the chorus from such a classic record as ‘How will I Know’! Full of old-school Piano House grooves, this has sunshine all the way through it. Working with MistaJam and John Newman together has made it my 2021 song of the summer,” says David Guetta. Newman also commented on his attachment to the Houston track: “I’ve had the idea to remake this classic Whitney tune for so long as it’s a song that’s so special to me and my wife. It felt so natural to bring a new story and emotion of my own to the already incredible song and brought this new version of the song to life. When the opportunity came to do this song with David Guetta, someone who I’ve always wanted to work with - it was complete a no brainer for me.” The song promptly follows up "Remember," Guetta's most recent collaboration with British vocalist Becky Hill. This year, he's also put out BED with Raye and Joel Corry and "Heartbreak Anthem" with Little Mix and Galantis.

Imagine Dragons have announced the details of their upcoming fifth studio album "Mercury – Act 1" and unveiled a new single, "Wrecked." The Las Vegas band’s new record arrives on September 3 and is produced by Rick Rubin. ‘Wrecked’ was produced by the group and was inspired by singer Dan Reynolds’ late sister-in-law, who died from cancer. “She was the brightest light. A beacon of joy and strength for everyone she met. Her sudden passing has shaken me in ways that I still am unable to express,” Dan said. “I was with her and my brother when she passed, and it was the first time in my life that I had witnessed death in this way. It sealed into my mind the fragility of life and finality of this all. I’ve watched my brother face something that no one should have to. But I’ve also seen his faith bring him to hope in a future with her. I can only hope for the same. This song was my way of dealing with it all, as music has always been my refuge. No longer being a man of fervent faith, I can only hope that she hears it somewhere in a place where she is healed and no longer in pain. This song is my wish for eternity with those that I love.” The band has already released the songs “Follow You” and “Cutthroat” from their upcoming album "Mercury – Act 1."

Big Red Machine, which is comprised of Bon Iver‘s Justin Vernon and The National‘s Aaron Dessner, have unveiled their first collaboration with Taylor Swift for their new album, with the new single "Renegade." Dessner co-produced and co-wrote Swift’s chart-topping 2020 albums “Folklore” and “Evermore,” the former of which won the album of the year Grammy in March. “Renegade,” a Swift/Dessner co-write, was recorded that same week in Los Angeles and features additional contributions by Vernon on vocals and guitar, Dessner’s brother and National bandmate Bryce on strings and drumming by Sō Percussion’s Jason Treuting. It’s one of two collaborations between Big Red Machine and Swift set to appear on the band’s new album ‘How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last?’, along with the yet-to-be-released "Birch." "Renegade" also follows two previous tracks released from the album, "Latter Days" with Anaïs Mitchell and "The Ghost Of Cincinnati." "How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last?" is due out August 27 and will feature a smorgasbord of other collaborators and vocalists, including Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold, Ben Howard, This Is The Kit, Sharon Van Etten and more. .’

Emerging producer Amorphous has teamed up with Kelly Rowland and CeCe Peniston for his latest single, “Finally (Cannot Hide It).” The upbeat track that samples Peniston’s 1991 classic “Finally.” “Finally (Cannot Hide It)” is the follow-up to Amorphous’ Kehlani-assisted track “Back Together.” Both songs will appear on his debut EP, "Things Take Shape." “I am beyond excited to take you all on the first step of what is sure to be an incredible musical journey over the years,” Amorphous tweeted. In June, he was spotted in the studio with Brandy and James Fauntleroy. “I really have a track featuring brandy and written by James Fauntleroy. what a time to be alive,” Amorphous shared on Twitter. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Amorphous says he developed a passion for music and filmmaking at a young age. Since he was a toddler, he’s been playing with music and film, but he started taking it seriously over the last six or seven years. Like his mashup of Rihanna and Luther, many of his mixes combine music from different decades. Some of his most popular mashups to date are Rihanna’s “Work” with Aaliyah’s “Rock the Boat” and Megan Thee Stallion’s new single “Body” with Travis Porter's “Bring it Back.” He credits his brother and father in helping cultivate his love of different genres and eras of music, from Aaliyah to Luther Vandross to Earth, Wind, and Fire.

Arkansas duo Joan has released their third single, "Come Over" from "Hi," one of two upcoming EP's ("Hi" & "Bye") set to hit later this year via Photo Finish Records. The EP's weave the story of the beginning and end of a relationship with 'Come Over' representing that initial spark, the imminent possibility that attraction might turn to love. Following the release of singles" So Good" and last month's "Don't Say You Love Me," "Come Over" is an absolutely intoxicating listen and is accompanied by a stunning VHS-inspired visual. Joan says, "we're releasing a song a month for the rest of the year compiling into two EP's centred around the beginning and ending of relationships, titled "Hi" & "Bye." "Come Over" is the second single from "Hi"-it's about that crazy feeling you have about someone you just met, but know that if something could spark, neither of you would ever look back. This song captures a particular moment when the chemistry after meeting someone is just too tangible to ignore. Joan's new chapter 'wave era' will see new singles from two EPs landing on the first Thursday of each month, soundtracking the rest of 2021 with their trademark alt-pop bops, tinged with the sweetest hint of 90's R&B influences.

JXDN has released his debut album, "Tell Me About Tomorrow," which has experimented with a sound that is both nostalgic and ultra-modern—and he’s done it with the busiest man in the scene, Travis Barker. The 18-track LP comprises 14 new songs and has accompanied the album by releasing a new track called ‘Think About Me,’ which arrives with a video featuring nods to iconic Nirvana and Blink-182 videos. “This single is the perfect introduction to ‘Tell Me About Tomorrow’ – I’m so proud of what Travis and I have created and can’t wait for the world to hear it,” jxdn said of the track. There is plenty for pop-punk fans to sink their teeth into here. Catchy hooks, big melodies and a whole lot of energy are on offer. And there’s a real sense of confidence behind them all. Despite his fresh-faced status in the scene, JXDN has got the whole rockstar thing down pat. JXDN’s music will undoubtedly win the hearts of punk-rock listeners of any generation. In addition to "Think About Me," JXDN's debut album will feature the singles "So What!," "Tonight" featuring Iann Dior, "Better Off Dead," and his smash hit "Angels & Demons."

Sigala has released a new collaboration titled "You For Me" just in time for summer. Continuing the tradition, You For Me is another blockbuster collaboration featuring the vocal talents of Rita Ora and the songwriting excellence of Charli XCX. “I dance to every song like it’s about you/ I drink ‘til I kiss someone who likes you/ I wish that I was on this when I had you/ I should have told you that I wanted you for me,” Rita sings on the chorus over bright and buoyant piano house beats. Like Sigala’s previous summer singles, You For Me manages to capture the essence of summer in under three minutes – whether it's actual poolside cocktails at sunset or just watching it on Love Island. As Sigala puts it himself: “It’s euphoric, it’s happy, and I’m hoping it’s a sign of things to come.” This will also be Sigala's first new material of 2021. Last year, the DJ scored his eighth Top 10 hit with James Arthur for their song "Lasting Love" and earned another Top 20 hit with the Becky collaboration, "Heaven On My Mind." For Rita, You For Me follows hot on the heels of her EP "Bang," which contained production from enigmatic DJ Imanbek as well as collaborations with David Guetta and Gunna on the single Big and a memorable Axel F sample on "Bang Bang."

Bebe Rexha has released a brand new song titled "American Citizen," lifted from Netflix's 10 episode series titled "We The People." Netflix has elected Barack and Michelle Obama to a new position of power at the head of their upcoming animated series. The Obamas announced they have produced "We the People," which aims to educate children on United States civics lessons, for the streaming service. Across all three-minute music videos, the Obamas have enlisted many artists, one being Bebe Rexha. Other artists include H.E.R., Adam Lambert, Cordae, "Frozen's" Robert and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, "Hamilton's" Daveed Diggs, Brittany Howard, "In the Heights" helmer Lin-Manuel Miranda, Brandi Carlile, KYLE, Bebe Rexha, Andra Day, Janelle Monáe, and poet Amanda Gorman to perform original songs and compositions that will soundtrack each narrative. A press release bills the series as "an exuberant call to action for everyone to rethink civics as a living, breathing thing and to reframe their understanding of what government and citizenship mean in a modern world." Episodes were directed by Peter Ramsey, Trisha Gum, Victoria Vincent, Benjy Brooke, Mabel Ye, Tim Rauch, Jorge R. Gutierrez, Daron Nefcy, Everett Downing, and Kendra Ryan.

37-year-old singer-songwriter Andy Grammer has returned with a new song “Lease On Life,” as he recently signed a new record deal. It serves as the first song to debut from Grammer's forthcoming fifth studio album. In a press release, Grammer said he wrote the song after doing "a whole lot of soul-searching" after the birth of his second child and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. "This song speaks to the rare moments in life where I have clarity, where I feel like I'm on the top of the mountain and I can see for miles," he said. "I'm always trying to get there. Sometimes nature helps, meditation, prayer or just time with my family. I need those reminders; we all need those reminders that there is more in front of us than behind us." “Lease on Life,” featured in an ad for International Hotel Group and its properties, has racked 10 million YouTube views. In addition, Grammer recently surprised fans by showing up to their doorsteps and performing the song. Grammer is known for the singles "Honey, I'm Good," "Fresh Eyes," and "Don't Give Up on Me" featuring R3hab. He released his fourth album, Naive, in July 2019.

22-year-old singer-songwriter and rising artist-to-watch Ashley Kutcher unveils a new single and music video for "Favorite What If." The Clyde Munroe-directed video is a dreamy montage telling the story of past lovers through shots of their intimate moments spent together. The song is out now via Darkroom/Interscope Records. On the meaning behind Favorite What If, Ashley shared, “This song is reminiscent of all the great times you’ve had with someone you’re no longer close with. I feel like people will easily relate since we’ve all had a situation where we feel plagued with thoughts of what could have been.” On the track, dreamy guitar ebbs and flows underneath her intimate delivery. As if reading right from her diary, Ashley carries a confessional chorus with poignant power. The accompanying music video translates her vivid storytelling into a compelling display on the screen. With nearly 35K TikTok creates under her belt, she has officially taken the plunge into her new career as a musician. While continuing to impress the world with her songwriting abilities, she is hard at work preparing for her debut project later this year via Darkroom/Interscope.

Singer/songwriter/producer named Amanda Warner has released her nine-years-in-the-making sophomore album "Hell to be You Baby." This marks MNDR’s first album in nearly a decade, following her 2012 debut, "Feed Me Diamonds." “I think I let the industry really freak me out about having a kid and being pregnant,” the 39-year-old now admits. “I worked on this album up until two days before Violet was born, and I was terrified that my career would die. And I don’t know if this is a big surprise to you, but the music industry isn’t really stoked on pregnant ladies if you know what I mean.” She snorts derisively at the whole “Bro” aspect of it, she adds, but thanks “All the Gen-Z-ers, who really don’t put up with the indignities of anything, because all that shit is changing. Which is great because being an artist is about having a life experience.” The musician released an EP with Sweet Valley, "Dance 4 a Dollar," in 2015, while she’s also continued to steadily drop singles over the years and write and produce for other artists, including Charli XCX, Calvin Harris, and Carly Rae Jepsen. Before releasing “Hell to Be You Baby,” MNDR released “Love in Reverse” with Empress Of and “Save Me." "Hell to Be You Baby" features guest appearances from Sheer Mag’s Tina Halladay, Girli, Choir Boy, Ssion, and Hirakish.

Newcomer musician John K apparently has a lot of material to share with pop music fans. After releasing a project titled "Love + Everything Else" in 2020," he has now followed suit with a debut album titled "Case You Miss Me," which was released via RCA Records. “The album moves from light to heavy moods,” he explains. “There are some surface love songs where you just fit in the vibe. Then, there are fundamental concepts. The sound is still very vocal forward. We've got a healthy sense of competition, so we keep raising the bar with every project." With "In Case You Miss Me," John K has created an album with the potential to fulfill even the loftiest of his goals. The 12 track album includes the title track that is borrowing Bobby Vinton's classic, 'Mr. Lonely', to be sampled, John K presents "In Case You Miss Me" as an alt-pop ballad with a trap style that is melancholic but still catchy to the ear. The name John K is indeed ready to steal attention, considering that it has received a lot of praise from various music critics, such as from Rolling Stone Magazine or Billboard Magazine. “in case you miss me” is a means for John K to showcase his talent as a singer and composer.

An unreleased track has appeared online from singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez titled "AK-47." It was recorded during "K-12" sessions. However, it was not intended to be featured on the album. This song was being pitched to other artists. It has not been performed live or officially released to fans. However, the song was never intended to be on the album. It was most likely a pitch song. She is said to be working on her upcoming third album and film, which has no set release date has been announced. Although Martinez doesn’t rush releases, there have been a few years between albums thus far because she cannot compromise her artistic vision. Hopefully, this upcoming new album will get more songs similar to the style of her album "Crybaby" as her last album, "K-12," lacked. The producers behind the tracks on "K-12" were produced entirely by Michael Keenan (except for Drama Club). At the same time, "CryBaby" was a mix of producers, including Kinetics & One Love, who produced Drama Club. As a result, the sound is different between the two albums.

In collaboration with Timmy Trumpet and INNA, a new summer anthem comes from Flo Rida titled "Summer's Not Ready." More than ten years after the collaboration between Flo Rida and INNA for the 2010 song "Club Rocker," the two artists come together to get one of the coolest songs of the summer. The song "Summer's Not Ready" is a hymn of summer days, sunsets with friends and hectic nights for long parties that last until morning. This international collaboration between the three great artists officially announces the start of the fun for this summer. Plot Lacel Dillard, also known as Flo Rida, is one of the greatest and most appreciated American rappers. The fans ’devotion to their music is clear proof that you can get remarkable results thanks to a lot of hard work and dedication. In fact, the song "Low" was the culmination of his success, as he was 10 weeks at the top of the charts of the most popular and listened to songs in the United States. Timmy Trumpet, one of Australia's most acclaimed DJs, stood out in the world of progressive house music, with the song "Freaks" released in collaboration with Savage becoming the most listened to and heard on the radio in New Zealand. This success was noticed with six platinum records in Australia and three platinum records in New Zealand.

5 Seconds of Summer lead vocalist Luke Hemmings is the latest band member to embark on a solo career, announcing his debut album "When Facing The Things We Turn Away From." The album comprises 12-track and is his first solo album, following his band-mate Ashton Irwin's solo project “Superbloom,” released in October 2020. Alongside the announcement is the premiere of the lead single called “Starting Line,” written by Luke Hemmings and Sammy Witte, who also produced it. “Starting Line” discusses “missing various memories," Hemmings explains in a statement. "You’re reflecting on your youth and all of the madness and craziness. It’s like you forget so many pieces of your life—not from vices or anything—but the sheer volume. I had to figure out how to fill a lot of gaps for myself in a positive way. It’s the human condition to change everything up after so long." The record will arrive on August 13 through Sony. The singer described the album as “a project that grew out of a year of enforced stillness.” l for the journey this album has taken me on, and I’m so thankful to have had this creative outlet during my time at home” Hemmings wrote on social media.

Hot on heels with her latest release, “ur a good bye,” KINGS kicks off with a new single, “Thank Me Later." The sultry, dark pop addition to KINGS’ growing catalogue and another striking showcase of her standout vocal prowess, the song gets personal for KINGS, of which she describes, “Honestly, I just wrote this song so we would all have something to dedicate to our ex’s rebounds.” Her previous single “ur a good bye,” a bombastic pop anthem that established her among the top new pop artists to watch. The song drew love from outlets like "Teen Vogue," who called the track an “electro-pop bop,” while Spotify also loved the track, giving the song featured placements on its Fresh Finds and Fresh Finds: Pop playlists. Sparked by a wave of buzz in 2019 after her mega-viral TikTok amassed over 70 million views, KINGS’ following has skyrocketed, racking up over 5 million followers across platforms. Her videos showcase her raw vocal talent in a fun, candid environments and have drawn coverage for outlets like "TIME" and "Today." Though KINGS is already a viral success, she approaches her burgeoning music career with a humble work ethic and an undying passion for music.

Platinum-certified indie-pop duo Flora Cash release a new song, the folk-tinged acoustic- guitar-driven "Soul Mate," via the Swedish/American duo's own Flower Money Records. "Soul Mate" is the latest in a string of intimate singles that have followed the seemingly unstoppable success of Flora Cash's breakthrough hit single, "You're Somebody Else." First released in 2017, the RIAA platinum-certified single has proven a true viral phenomenon. With their latest single from the album, “Soul Mate,” Flora Cash dismantles any doubt of their ability to craft gut-wrenching love songs that both impress and make listeners swoon. A vulnerable and acoustic track, “Soul Mate,” plays heartstrings with more subdued instrumentation while showcasing how incredible they are at lyricism. For even hardened music critics like ourselves, tracks like this make us a little weepy. Minneapolis-native Cole Randall uploaded his music to Soundcloud in 2012 and caught the attention of Sweden-based Shpresa Lleshaj. The pair soon began playing music together, forming a relationship that would eventually blossom into marriage.

The 2021 BET Awards heated up our Sunday night as your favourite artists came together to celebrate the "Year of the Black Woman" by honouring their immense impact on culture. Broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, this year's award show was hosted by Taraji P. Henson and featured a star-studded group of performances. From Andra Day and H.E.R. to D.J. Khaled and Tyler the Creator, music's biggest names took to the stage with unforgettable performances. And yes, even Cardi B announced she was pregnant during her time on stage. Some artists also walked away with exceptional trophies. Dominating this year's nominations were Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby, with a total of seven nominations each. Queen Latifah also received this year's Lifetime Achievement BET Award. See their stage blazing showings inside: See below for the full list of nominees with winners indicated in bold. Album of the year After Hours - The Weeknd Blame It on Baby - DaBaby Good News - Megan Thee Stallion Heaux Tales - Jazmine Sullivan *WINNER King's Disease - Nas Ungodly Hour - Chloe X Halle Best female R&B / pop artist Beyoncé H.E.R. *WINNER Jazmine Sullivan Jhené Aiko Summer Walker SZA Best male R&B / pop artist 6lack Anderson .Paak Chris Brown *WINNER Giveon Tank The Weeknd Best female hip hop artist Cardi B Coi Leray Doja Cat Megan Thee Stallion *WINNER Latto Saweetie Best male hip hop artist DaBaby Drake J. Cole Jack Harlow Lil Baby *WINNER Pop Smoke Best new artist Coi Leray Flo Milli Giveon *WINNER Jack Harlow Latto Pooh Shiesty Best collaboration Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion -- "WAP" *WINNER DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch -- "Rockstar" DJ Khaled featuring Drake -- "Popstar" Jack Harlow featuring DaBaby, Tory Lanez & Lil Wayne -- "Whats Poppin (Remix)" Megan Thee Stallion featuring DaBaby -- "Cry Baby" Pop Smoke featuring Lil Baby & DaBaby -- "For the Night" Best group 21 Savage & Metro Boomin Chloe X Halle Chris Brown & Young Thug City Girls Migos Silk Sonic *WINNER Dr. Bobby Jones best gospel/inspirational award Bebe Winans - "In Jesus Name" CeCe Winans - "Never Lost" H.E.R. - "Hold Us Together" Kirk Franklin - "Strong God" *WINNER Marvin Sapp - "Thank You for It All" Tamela Mann -- "Touch From You" BET HER award Alicia Keys featuring Khalid -- "So Done" Brandy featuring Chance the Rapper -- "Baby Mama" Bri Steves -- "Anti Queen" Chloe X Halle -- "Baby Girl" Ciara featuring Ester Dean -- "Rooted" SZA -- "Good Days" *WINNER Viewer's choice award Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion -- "WAP" Chris Brown & Young Thug -- "Go Crazy" DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch -- "Rockstar" DJ Khaled featuring Drake -- "Popstar" Drake featuring Lil Durk -- "Laugh Now Cry Later" Lil Baby -- "The Bigger Picture" Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé -- "Savage (Remix)" *WINNER Silk Sonic -- "Leave the Door Open" Video of the year Cardi B -- "Up" Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion -- "WAP" *WINNER Chloe X Halle -- "Do It" Chris Brown & Young Thug -- "Go Crazy" Drake featuring Lil Durk -- "Laugh Now Cry Later" Silk Sonic -- "Leave the Door Open" Video director of the year Benny Boom Bruno Mars & Florent Déchard *WINNER Cole Bennett Colin Tilley Dave Meyers Hype Williams Best international act Aya Nakamura (France) Burna Boy (Nigeria) *WINNER Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) Emicida (Brazil) Headie One (Uk) Wizkid (Nigeria) Young T & Bugsey (Uk) Youssoupha (France) Best movie "Coming 2 America" "Judas and the Black Messiah" *WINNER "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" "One Night in Miami" "Soul" "The United States Vs. Billie Holiday" Best actress Andra Day *WINNER Angela Bassett Issa Rae Jurnee Smollett Viola Davis Zendaya Best actor Aldis Hodge Chadwick Boseman *WINNER Damson Idris Daniel Kaluuya Eddie Murphy Lakeith Stanfield Youngstars award Alex R. Hibbert Ethan Hutchison Lonnie Chavis Marsai Martin *WINNER Michael Epps Storm Reid Sportswoman of the year award A'ja Wilson Candace Parker Claressa Shields Naomi Osaka *WINNER Serena Williams Skylar Diggins-Smith Sportsman of the year award Kyrie Irving Lebron James *WINNER Patrick Mahomes Russell Westbrook Russell Wilson Stephen Curry

A member of the British pop supergroup S Club 7, Jo O’Meara achieved international mega-stardom back in the late ’90s and early ’00s. The band conquering the charts and hearts of teenagers worldwide with their own unique brand of uplifting pop. Nearly 20 years on since S Club went their separate ways, Jo is officially back to conquer planet pop once again, with the upcoming release of her second solo album, "With Love," which is a stunning collection of 12 mesmerizing tracks, including her brand new single "On The Surface." Co-written by O’Meara, along with Norwegian singer Kjetil Morland and Nicky Mac, the beautifully elegant, reflective ballad sees Jo dig deep into her soul to deliver a truly magnificent vocal performance with the rich and emotive tone of her captivating voice, guaranteed to evoke a lifetimes worth of magical memories for an entire generation of devoted fans who grow up idolizing the pop princess at the turn of the millennium. Alongside the new tracks, "With Love" also features two re-recordings – including "Relentless," the title track from Jo’s solo debut and S Club’s "Don’t Stop Movin." Her new album "With Love" will be released on August 27th, 2021.