Singer-songwriter Hayley Kiyoko has unveiled a new song, “Chance,” following “Found My Friends,” released earlier May. Released to officially kicking off Pride Month, the new is based on those moments when you deny your true feelings for someone out of fear of rejection and therefore don't allow someone to take a chance on you. Kiyoko says. “I hope this song empowers people to push past their own self-doubt and realize how worthy they are of love.” The track comes with an accompanying music video directed by Kiyoko and shot on a 16mm film. The visual depicts the singer and her crush played by "Love, Simon" and "X-Men: Apocalypse" actress Alexandra Shipp falling head-over-heels for each other while staying on a farm. On her vision for the video, she said: “I’m always starved for hopeful queer stories onscreen, and I really wanted to direct a narrative that focused on the happier ‘honeymoon’ phase of a relationship, to show what can happen if we take a chance on ourselves and have that love reciprocated. The video is meant to portray those first few weeks, months, or even years when you are utterly head over heels in love with each other.” Kiyoko will be performing at the Can’t Cancel Pride virtual fundraising event Friday, June 4th.

BLACKPINK's first-ever online concert, called "THE SHOW," has now been released. Conducted this past January, the event was decorated with breathtaking stages of the quartet's chart-topping songs such as "DDU-DU DDU-DU," "Kill This Love," "Pretty Savage," "Lovesick Girls," and much more. At that time, YouTube's "THE SHOW" membership subscribers/viewers were counted at around 280,000, which is roughly the number of attendees in five concerts at stadiums. The online concert also recorded the highest audience rating of 19.2%, with the most viewers coming from the United States. BLACKPINK's "THE SHOW" live CD consists of two discs that contain a total of 15 tracks, which were performed at the online concert. Solo songs of Lisa and Jisoo were revealed at the online concert. However, are not included in the live CD due to copyright issues.

Los Angeles pop-rock trio Hey Violet has released a new song called "Dear Love," which will be lifted from one of three EPs set to drop throughout the year. They will be connecting with their fans in a major way in 2021. While the past year was relatively quiet for the group – to be honest, 2020 was quiet for 95% of the music world – ’21 will see Hey Violet roar back into the spotlight with a trio of EPs. Afterward, the trilogy will come together and form a new LP – the first since 2017’s "From The Outside" and their first album since going independent. It’s a daunting but exciting new chapter for a band-making wave since its formation in the late 2000s. “Each EP represents something different to us,” Nia explains in a press release. “The first EP is about loss, the second is about falling to your vices, and the third EP is about growing from your mistakes. It follows Rena’s journey through the last few years.”

When Solána Rowe’s better known as SZA debut album "Ctrl" dropped, to universal acclaim, in June 2017, stellar reviews quickly turned into sales; the album was quickly certified platinum. Today we get an unreleased track from that debut album titled "Breaking Even," which seems to be a leftover that did not end making the final cut. The new song probably would be a fit on CTRL, but it's great on its own and a composition that the head of the label Anthony Tiffith posted on his Instagram account 5 years back. SZA's impact on the music industry has been so profound, it’s hard to imagine what an R&B playlist would sound like without her now. There have, of course, been high-profile collaborations – with Childish Gambino on his number-one hit “This Is America” and Kendrick Lamar on the song “All The Stars” for the Black Panther soundtrack, among many others.

Canadian singer-songwriter Jonathan Roy has released his fifth album titled "My Lullaby," which is his first project since the 2017 album “Mr. Optimist Blues.” The album has seven tracks written with new collaborators, including two versions (one acoustic) of "Keeping Me Alive" and recorded in Montreal, Los Angeles, and Vancouver. This mini-album deals with serious subjects on music that has their roots in the personal and honest path that Jonathan has chosen to follow. In the press release accompanying the launch, Jonathan Roy says, “I wrote this EP at a pretty difficult time in my life, and it turned me on; I realized how happy music makes me. I wondered.” if I should continue or stop. I had to leave my comfort zone, buy a van (and live in it) to find myself. My songs reflect that - and also this need to reenergize myself." He continued, “Making My Lullaby has cemented my faith in music – the healing power of it and the need for me to do this my entire life. There is nothing else I want more. I left everything behind when I was at my lowest, but in doing so, I rediscovered who I was and figured out how to move forward.”

20-year-old rising star Audrey Mika returns to releases to premieres the music video for “Alive” via RCA Records. Written by Audrey, Midi Jones, Andrew Luce, Jesse Saint John, and Amisha Sarkar produced by Midi Jones and Andrew Luce. The track is a soaring showcase for Audrey’s powerhouse vocals. The music video for the track, directed by Mara Whitehead, is the first time Audrey lets the world into her past life as a dancer. Earlier this year, Audrey released “Chivalry” and “Excuses,” which were featured in Teen Vogue’s “Best New Music Friday” list as well as Billboard’s “10 Cool New Pop Songs.” Audrey Mika says, “This song is a huge reminder to me to be thankful that I am even here and alive in this world and appreciate the ups and downs of life. It’s a reminder and affirmation that it’s okay not always to be okay and surround yourself with people who look out for you. I’ve come to realize that I wanted to bring dancing and my music together and go back to this part of me. I think that dancing adds vulnerability, and I felt it went hand in hand with this song. The dancing, the singing, and the lyrics show all the different sides of me and who I am. And I hope I can share and inspire others to do the same and show them that they can trust themselves when things become uncomfortable.”

Dua Lipa has not only left her mark, but she has shown the world after the release of her self-titled debut album that she is here to stay and redefine the way we view pop music. Dua Lipa's self-titled debut studio album was released on 2 June 2017 through Warner Bros. Records. After finishing school in 2013, Lipa took a gap year to look for a music manager and eventually begin her career. She ultimately signed with Ben Mawson of Tap Management and began working on the album that year to get signed to Warner Bros. Records in 2014 eventually. Her debut album doesn’t hint at Dua Lipa becoming a superstar as she screams it from the rooftops. This is a sass-packed, honest, uncompromising storm. Lipa bombarded mainstream music with her upbeat hits such as “Be the One” and “IDGAF,” but paved the way to stardom with her empowering single “New Rules.” The song's lyrics are relatable to almost anyone who has been through a bad breakup but mainly cater to the women who have had that one boy who only calls “'cause he’s drunk and alone” and did them dirty. The self-titled album is a smorgasbord of instant jams, party favourites, and soft classics that showcase the talented individual that is Dua Lipa. Her sultry and low yet impressive range will keep you listening to her lyrics on repeat. The first song on the album, titled “Genesis,” seems very fitting to kick off her career. "Genesis" as a song title represents the birth of something new, something great. What a clever move on Lipa’s part, putting Genesis as the first song on her first album, symbolizing the birth of a star and the birth of an iconic album. Those chart-bothering early singles pave the way for a record that won’t rest until it’s compressed every available hook into gigantic pop songs. So as well as the dancehall-nodding ‘Hotter Than Hell’, there’s the second song on the album titled “Lost In Your Light,” which is not only a dance song with a techno esque beat and relatable lyrics but one of the only songs on the album with the silky-smooth vocals of singer/songwriter Miguel. Even when the 21-year-old threatens to slow down, she’ll throw in the odd twist. ‘Thinking ’Bout You’ starts as an acoustic slow-burner but soon reveals itself as a sharp-witted firecracker. ‘No Goodbyes’ begins slowly but eventually becomes an Ibiza-ready heatwave. Much of the album’s magic boils down to one element: Lipa’s voice. It could make the thickest synths seem tame in comparison and carries a 20-a-day raspiness capable of making heartfelt ballads sound edgy. Dua Lipa has danced her way to the top of the Billboard charts with a mixture of hits of her own and features on party-smashers such as Martin Garrixs’ “Scared to be Lonely” and Sean Paul's “No Lie.” She has claimed the industry with just one album release but, more importantly, has changed pop music for the better. Much of the album’s magic boils down to one element: Lipa’s voice. It could make the thickest synths seem tame in comparison and carries a 20-a-day raspiness capable of making heartfelt ballads sound edgy. What's most impressive to hear is how confidently the debut holds itself together, flitting between styles but always shining a spotlight on a legitimate pop sensation.

Teen pop heartthrob Gunnar Gehl is thrilled to release his new single “She’s In My Head,” which comes with the music video. The song serves as his third single of 2021, following “Dance Alone” and “Somewhere We Can Be Alone.” Gunnar says, “when I wrote she’s in my head, I was trapped with someone in my mind every second of the day. I couldn’t think about anything but her, so the lyrics came really easy. It’s basically about how easily someone can get stuck in your head. they can play over and over again in your head uncontrollably.” At just 19-years-old, Gunnar signed to Scooter Braun management and has been working with some of the best writers in the world, including Julian Bunetta, The Monsters & Strangerz, Teddy Geiger and John Ryan, on songs like “For Your Love,” which has now garnered millions of streams across all major platforms. The young and developing anthemic pop artist from Southern California’s live performance is unmatched – he has toured across the world playing venues of all sizes.

Pop-rockers The Maine have shared a new single called "Lips," which comes from the band’s forthcoming eighth album, "XOXO: From Love & Anxiety In Real Time." The band's first single, "Sticky," released in March, is currently at #23 on Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart and has been steadily climbing. "Lips" is another example of The Maine's ability to merge modern pop and rock in a song that is inventive and instantly memorable. Catchy, fun and engaging. The song's chorus is the hook that brings it home as lead singer John O'Callahan screams: "It's on your lips when you lie! You can't keep talkin' like this; lips do more than just kiss!" The video for "Lips" touches on nostalgic imagery, with a performance framed inside of a '90s era television set. The Maine is known for its high-energy live performances, and the video captures that as each band member delivers on that well-earned reputation. Aside from their incredible music, The Maine is perhaps best known for harbouring a sense of community and giving their fans the authentic feeling of belonging. The Maine performed a free live-streamed concert via their YouTube channel earlier this year.

Following the success of 2019's "MDRN LV," Picture This has announced their highly anticipated third studio album, "Life In Colour." The project will feature previously released hits "Things Are Different," "Unconditional," "Winona Ryder," and "LA House Party," as well as their brand new track "If Ever However Whenever Forever." The album comprising of 14-tracks is their first LP in two years and will be released on June 25th. Picture This said, “Our fans have been amazingly patient with us over the last two years and allowed us to get a body of work together that we feel is really worth the wait for them, and we're excited for them all to get their hands on it! We will be back with even more music a lot sooner than you would think too!” To coincide with the news, the band has also announced a UK headline tour, kicking off in October. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, their Irish summer tour has now been rescheduled to 2022 - with shows at Musgrave Park, Cork (June 17), Malahide Castle, Dublin (18) and Ormeau Park, Belfast (19).

Nashville-based singer-songwriter KINGS has released a brand new single, "ur a good bye." Her first single since her recent signing with Snafu Records. The bombastic pop anthem striking a masterful blend of slick electro-pop production and soaring vocal hooks. KINGS said of the song, “I wrote 'ur a good bye' last August with a few writer/producer friends of mine. I told them about this guy I unofficially dated, and let me tell you; it was a mess. His immaturity was astonishing, but it made for some interesting art. I love taking bad situations and turning them into something people can jam to in their car. We were talking about the situation, and I was like, 'I can't even be mad at this situation because he was a good bye.'” 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.

Amsterdam-based alt-pop singer-songwriter Luna Morgenstern has released an instantly infectious track titled “Done." The new song is about finding liberation and independence as a young woman, and being free of the notion of your existence being to please the male gaze. It’s an empowering and important message, and Morgenstern delivers it with exactly the sense of empowerment it deserves. The 80s-influenced synths in Done’s opening and its background shout invoke the sounds of Taylor Swift and Carly Rae Jepsen. Luna Morgenstern said of the song, “It was the worst fight we ever had, and with my father being my best friend, it was very hard on us both. I felt powerful, independent and light. It’s a song that I want to gift to those who have felt oppressed, patronized, judged, confined and unsupported. I sing this to all the women brought up to please the male gaze (whether intentional or not). ‘Done’ is about finding independence; it’s an ode to freedom, to be alive, and it is a reminder to be more loving to yourself and to acknowledge your own worth.”

The star of the Nickelodeon show "Victorious," Victoria Justice is ready for her return to the spotlight and with her latest single, "Too Fuckin' Nice." This is an anthem for those who didn’t stand up for themselves in a heated moment, have apologized for breathing and said yes when they should’ve said no. This track gives us our power back when we so desperately needed it. If you’ve ever felt dismissed or ignored your gut when you knew you were right about something, you might want to blast. The track is her third song released, and we have a good feeling that her long-awaited debut album might be arriving sooner than we think. She rose to fame on Nickelodeon in the 2000s, starring as Lola Martinez on Zoey 101 and Tori Vega on "Victorious." In 2015, In music, Justice had recorded several songs for the soundtracks of her acting projects, including "Victorious" and the Nickelodeon musical "Spectacular!" in 2009.

Disney’s new live-action origin story Cruella relies on many elements to bring to life a gloriously colourful version of 1970s London – with the production design, incredible costume work, the stellar Cruella cast. The soundtrack is a great compilation of the 1960s and '70s British rock'n'roll, but it doesn't include every song in the movie. Throughout the movie, Emma Stone's powerful performance as Cruella is accompanied by an extensive playlist of rock, R&B, pop and punk music. It’s absolutely packed with big-name artists from The Doors to The Rolling Stones, via Nancy Sinatra, Nina Simone, and David Bowie. The film also includes an original song written by composer Nicholas Britell and Florence + The Machine, who sing the track over the closing credits. Speaking about the song, titled Call Me Cruella, lead singer Florence Welch says, “Some of the first songs I ever learned how to sing were Disney songs. And the villains often got the best numbers.

DJ Marshmello teamed up with Guatemalan-American DJ Carnage to release a new song, “Back In Time,” which follows up the collaboration song “Leave Before You Love Me” with pop band Jonas Brothers, which was released last week. "Back In Time" is an interesting departure for both artists, who have been known in recent years to keep fans on their toes in terms of genre. Influenced by late-80s Eurodance music, the song attempts to harken back to the rave scene of the era by interpolating old-school synths with a pulsing bassline. "Back In Time" is an interesting departure for both artists, who have been known in recent years to keep fans on their toes in terms of genre. Influenced by late-80s Eurodance music, the song attempts to harken back to the rave scene of the era by interpolating old-school synths with a pulsing bassline. No word yet whether or not "Back In Time" will appear on Marshmello's upcoming album.

DJ Regard, Troye Sivan and Tate McRae debut the new music video for their track "You." The clip finds 17-year-old Tate turning into a computer hacker who manages to hijack the system and take the video into her own hands. Watching the unreleased footage surrounded by computer monitors, Tate pieces together clips of a gemstone-covered Troye while she dances around her dimly lit apartment with a teddy bear in hand, going such lengths as to cut her own face out of a Polaroid picture and then light it on fire. Given the pandemic, it was pretty uncertain whether or not they would even make one, but as it turns out they’ve all been super busy making sure they give the people what they want.

Anitta has dropped off the remix music video for her hit song “Girl from Rio” with a guest verse from DaBaby. The new version positions the Brazilian singer and the rapper as two entwined lovers. As with the original—which dropped earlier this year—“Girl from Rio” is a modern take on the Brazilian bossa nova song “Garota de Ipanema,” or “Girl from Ipanema.” The first iteration debuted in the Top 40 Radio Airplay Chart, a career first for Anitta. She later performed the song on the "Today Show" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live." She most recently shared the remix for “Me Gusta” with Cardi B and 24kGoldn and the video for “Tócame,” featuring Arcangel and De La Ghetto. Anitta is currently finishing up her debut album for Warner Records.

GREAT GOOD FINE OK | SO FAR SO GOOD Synthpop duo based in New York City, Great Good Fine OK, has released a brand new track called "So Far So Good" The band was founded by Jon Sandler and Luke Moellman in 2013 and releasing song. "You're The One For Me." Its overwhelming online popularity resulted in the song reaching #1 on Hype Machine twice in one month. “When people listen to the song, I hope they feel something,” Sandler leaves off. “Everything came from a sincere and personal place of either feeling joy, sadness, anger, or happiness. Whether you’re getting deep into the lyrics or partying, you’re taking something away. That’s all we could ever ask for.” KAT CUNNING | BOYS Non-binary singer/actor Kat Cunning has released a powerful new song titled "Boys" via LAVA/Republic Records. their third song of the year is encouraging and a personal love letter to the first transmasculine person they ever met fell in love with. It's a danceable pop track that shows off Kat's most essential musical qualities - their honest songwriting and show-stopping, timeless vocals. Since writing 'Boys' three years ago, Kat has come out as non-binary (transmasculine-leaning) and uses they/them pronouns. Unknowingly, she wrote the song as a letter of acceptance to herself, and in hope, it applies to the community at large. DARIN | CAN'T STAY AWAY Kurdish-Sweden’s king of pop, Darin, has returned with his first English song in seven years, “Can’t Stay Away.” 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." The uplifting, disco-inspired bop marks Darin's beginning of a new chapter. 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. KRIS ALLEN | DON'T STOP DANCING Singer and songwriter from Conway, Arkansas, and the eighth season winner of "American Idol." Kris Allen has returned with a brand new song titled "Don't Stop Dancing." The track is reminiscent of a very chill version of Meghan Trainor’s “Better When I’m Dancing,” which makes this one of his more uptempo singles in a while. He mentioned there would be another song released in June that has more of a "The Lion King" type of vibe and that currently, there are no plans for an album release. This serves as the first taste of new music since his fifth studio album, "Letting You In," released back in 2016. ELLIOT LEE | DRAMA QUEEN Brooklyn-based Elliot Lee brings a breath of fresh air to creativity and music as she releases her second single, "Drama Queen," from the forthcoming EP "Queen Of Nothing." She has taken dark pop melodies, blended them with electronic rock and added what we feel is a unique vocal sound that dances right on top of the beat. “Drama Queen is the penultimate installment in a story following the downfall of the Queen of Nothing, who set out with righteous intentions but stumbled down a path of materialism into her own ruin. Everyone finds ways to synthesize happiness, be it through substances or other means, and for a lot of people, it’s easy to get caught up in the dopamine rush that material possessions bring us. RALPH | LOVE POTION Canadian pop singer RALPH debuts her second single, "Love Potion that will be lifted from the six-track collection "Gradience" that drops on July 7. RALPH penned “Love Potion” with David Charles Fischer and Terence Lam and is a follow-up to last month's song “Tommy.” RALPH said the video, directed by Renée Rodenkirchen, was inspired by “Earth Girls Are Easy, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Gucci fashion campaigns, Britney's ‘Oops I Did It Again’ music video, the 1960s TV show UFO, and our shared love of the absurd.” Gradience will be RALPH’s first collection of new music since her 2019 EP "Flashbacks & Fantasies" and follows her early-2020 single “Superbloom” and a cover last summer of the 1998 Jennifer Paige banger “Crush.” TOM ODELL | LOSE YOU AGAIN English singer-songwriter and platinum-selling, chart-topping artist Tom Odell shares a new single called "Lose You Again" via Columbia Records. After a dark period of mental health stalked most of his 2018 and 19, Tom Odell wrote his way through it, eventually letting down his guard and pouring his feelings into new music that will form his fourth album, "Monsters," due to be released July 9. The new song is a fragile, heart-breaking piano ballad balanced subtly within a contemporary production. The song pores over a fractured relationship and rails at the stoicism that bleeds out of men afraid to show their feelings. Tom Odell recently announced a short run of intimate solo live dates at The Jazz Cafe on June 20, 21, and 22, which sold out instantly on general release.

Milan Records will release a soundtrack album for the Amazon original series "Panic." Today, we get a brand new track from Tate McRae lifted from the soundtrack titled "Darkest Hour." This comes on the heels nominated for a Juno Award for breakthrough artist of the year after her name rose to pop awareness in the midst of the pandemic. The album features selections of the show’s original score composed by Isabella Summers and Lauren Oliver creates panic based on her best-selling book of the same name and stars Olivia Welch, Mike Faist, Jessica Sula, Ray Nicholson, Enrique Murciano and Camron Jones. The show’s first season will premiere on May 28 exclusively on Amazon Prime. In addition, McRae's new song comes on the heels nominated for a Juno Award for breakthrough artist of the year.

Multi-platinum Dutch DJ and producer Sam Feldt has teamed up with Australian pop-rock singer-songwriterSam Fischer to release their new single "Pick Me Up." Written by Anthony Dircson, Sam Feldt, Sam Fischer, Petey Martin and Geoff Warburton and serves as the follows up to “Stronger” featuring Kesha, which was released back in January. With Sam Feldt's signature feel-good sound lacing the production, the uplifting melody is topped by the stunning vocal delivery of Sam Fischer and looks set to be one of this summer's biggest anthems. Sam Feldt says: "I've loved Sam Fischer's voice from the first track I discovered from him, and always dreamt about doing something together. Remixing his latest single and Demi Lovato opened the doors for a single together, and I'm thrilled with how our new track Pick Me Up turned out. For the drop, I collaborated with the Sam Feldt Live Band to record live horns to take the song's energy to the next level. I'm really excited to share the result because let's be honest: two Sams are better than one."