Emerging R&B singer Maya B has released her brand new EP “B[1]”. You may have heard of the buzzing artist before as she is signed to the R&B duo Soulshock & Karlin who have produced for the likes of Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton and Monica. Filled with soulful boom-baps and sky-high vocals, the singer takes her sound to another level in the project, bringing her honest penmanship skills to the forefront of the project. “B[1] is an absolute big deal to me,” Maya revealed. “But in that same breath, it is absolutely the beginning. One of my biggest goals is to be in the Songwriter‘s Hall of Fame. So I’m looking at this release from that zoomed-out perspective of ‘what’s next.' Of course, B[1] is everything to me and I’m very proud of what I said and what we did musically. But I’ve got a lot more in this head of mine.”

Singer-songwriter has premiered a brand new song titled "Growing Pains," which is a song lifted from his upcoming debut album “SKYVIEW,” which is expected to drop on May 2021. It follows the already released singles “Cameras On” and “Stop," which will also appear on his debut album. AJ Mitchell explained where the album title came from, “SKYVIEW is a drive-in movie theatre in my hometown. And that was like the coolest place to go, because everywhere else my hometown was like an abandoned house or hotel or church or whatever, so the driving theatre was like the coolest spot to go. Honestly, it was super motivating for me like I watch the movies and like hearing music behind the movies just like seeing all that and me being just a kid, I just wanted to be like hearing one of my songs play like in the back of like a movie or something and that was really inspiring for me.”

Pop-rock band OneRepublic appeared on The Today Show to perform “Run,” “Counting Stars,” and “Secrets”. The latest song “Run” was released from their upcoming fifth studio album “Human." OneRepublic rocked the stage with their hits "Lose Somebody," "Secrets," and "Counting Stars" and their new single, "Run," bringing outdoor concert music back to TODAY for the first time since Harry Styles and his legion of fans packed the plaza on Feb. 26, 2020. "This is incredible," OneRepublic lead singer Ryan Tedder said on TODAY. "This is the most bizarre experience for us because we were technically going to be after Harry Styles, the next act back in March (2020). We got cancelled three days before we flew out here, so I think this is serendipitous."

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Macy Gray is back with her new collective Macy Gray and The California Jet Club. The new band composed of bassist Alex Hyhn, drummer Tamir Barzilay, and keyboardist Billy Wes has released their debut single “Thinking of You.” The heartwarming number hears Gray gushing over a lover. “It’s everything about you that I like / You give me motion, give me butterflies / You open doors for me, you treat me right,” Gray sings in her signature raspy voice. The California Jet Club also released an accompanying video for “Thinking of You,” directed by Guido Gallo Fabris. The colourful and seamless visual shows Gray and her crew performing the affectionate tune in a studio. The video was inspired by all the one-shot movies and videos I have seen,” Gray explains. “Those are my favourite — especially "Birdman." “Thinking of You” is the lead single from Macy Gray and The California Jet Club’s forthcoming debut album.

British rock band Coldplay perform their new single "Higher Power" on American Idol. This marks the band first performed the song on TV. The band was the focal point of a special Coldplay/Mother’s Day-themed episode of American Idol. The remaining seven contestants of the revived singing competition perform both a Coldplay tune and a song that reminds them of their mothers. The Coldplay songs picked include “Fix You,” “Yellow,” “Violet Hill,” “In My Place,” “Paradise,” “Everglow,” and “Magic.” The new song was premiered during a special link-up to the International Space Station for an “extraterrestrial transmission” to French ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet, who is currently onboard the International Space Station. The band worked with Swedish record producer Max Martin on the track.

Billie Eilish shared a performance of her new single, “Your Power on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" last night. The performance took place on a small stage dropped in the middle of a vast desert expanse, with Eilish’s brother/collaborator Finneas playing the song on acoustic guitar and sliding in with some harmonies as well. Along with the performance, she also did an interview, where Eilish confirmed that the last time she appeared on "The Late Show" in February, she was actually wearing a wig since she was dying her hair from black to blonde. Eilish’s highly-anticipated sophomore album "Happier Than Ever" is due out July 30. The record contains “my future,” “Therefore I Am,” and “Your Power,” which recently arrived with a music video starring Eilish and a huge anaconda.

Australian singer-songwriter Tina Arena returned with a new song, “Church,” her first single since the 2018 twelfth studio album “Quand tout Recommence. The pop star returns with the powerful ballad, co-written by the star herself, which pushes her vocal prowess to the final note, showcasing her versatility and range..” In a social media post, the star penned: “We’ve been working hard to bring you something spectacular this May. I can’t wait for you to join me on this part of my journey.” Tina is set to hit the road with her ‘Enchanté: The Songs of Tina Arena’ Tour across Australia this month. The jaunt kicked off at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in Brisbane on May 2 and will conclude at Llewellyn Hall in Canberra on May 30. She has sold over 10 million records worldwide and worked with stars, including the late Donna Summer on her ‘Live and More Encore’ show.

After finishing in the Top 5 of American Idol Season 18, Filipino-American Francisco Martin has released his debut EP “Beautiful Ramblings of a Restless Mind," which comprises of 6-tracks, including preceding singles “Swollen” and “Wild Girl.” It also features a guest appearance from Julia Gargano. “This EP is about love, loneliness and heartache. It's an emotional journey, a conversation. It's a little bit about falling in love, a little bit about yearning for love, and a little bit about losing one of the first loves of my life,” said Martin. Created in two weeks, Francisco embraces his vulnerability in “Beautiful Ramblings of a Restless Mind” ¬and beautifully expresses himself through his craft, hoping to make a connection with listeners through the universal language of, which is love. Accompanied with soulful guitar strings, the focus track of the EP is titled “Let You Go,” a hymn about letting go despite wishing not to. With over 138K followers on Instagram, 26.4K subscribers on YouTube and 10.9K followers on Twitter, Francisco shares the creative processes of his songs and the ups and downs in his life online to remind his followers that life can be tough, but we are never alone.

Singer-songwriter Julia Michaels dropped a new music video for “Little Did I Know,” directed by Blythe Thomas. The song is included on her debut album “Not in Chronological Order,” which was released on April 30, 2021. She wrote the song with her boyfriend and Canadian singer-songwriter JP Saxe, who appeared on ending of the video. In the video, Michaels delivers an emotive performance while surrounded by mirrors. As the song progresses, lightning and waves crash within these mirrors as they begin to crack. She also has recently put out music videos for “All Your Exes,” the lead single from "Not in Chronological Order," as well as “Cool Anymore,” a collaboration with country crooner Jordan Davis.

American Idol season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez released a new song, “Us,” to call attention to an increase in hate crimes against Asian American people. In the accompanying music video Mark Cuban and Ne-yo, Patrick Starrr, Liane V, Black Eyed Peas’ Apl.de.ap, and many others showing support for Asian Americans affected by racism and hate crimes. Her goal is to promote unity among those affected by racism and hate crimes. “People are actually taking a moment to acknowledge what is going on and using their voice as well to spread awareness,” Jessica Sanchez told NBC 7. “So it makes me really, really happy.” In addition to her new song, Jessica will be starring in a feature film scheduled to be filmed in Los Angeles and the Philippines starting July 1st, 2021. The film portrays a Filipina nurse in a COVID-19 pandemic who struggles with anxiety and decides to sing to patients to help them heal through their wounds. The film is written and directed by Chris Soriano, who is scheduled to release “Zeus” film about an Asian American boxer who faces hate crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Norwegian singer, songwriter Aurora Aksnes is known as AURORA, has seen a huge spike in listeners for her single "Runaway which has soared up the charts following the track’s success on TikTok. lead single and the first track on the EP "Running with the Wolves" and on the album "All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend." The song was written by AURORA and Magnus Skylstad and produced by Odd Martin Skålnes and Skylstad. Now we get "Runaway Lvl.2," which is a surprise-released because of the original version's virality thanks to a TikTok trend. AURORA wrote this when she was 11 or 12. It's a song about escape and "realizing you want to get home again." In an interview with she said: "It's strange how this song fits my life better now than I could ever imagine when I wrote the song itself. It's about how important it is to have a soft place to fall".

Rapper Kayne West lost his mother, Donda West, during a tragic domestic procedure back in 2007. The music superstar was struck hard by the loss of his mother, who guided him through the highs and lows of his childhood and career. This year, Universal Music Group celebrates Donda West’s legacy with a "Dear Donda" EP. The project features classic Kanye West records like “Hey Mama” and “Never Let Me Down” featuring Jay-Z. It also features newer releases like “Only One” featuring Paul McCartney. Adding to his Dear Donda, West continues to tease his upcoming release, Donda. The album was supposed to arrive last July, but it has been pushed back indefinitely. For now, Dear Donda allows fans to revisit some of his classic work.

Emerging artist Dylan Reese has collaborated with Musiq Soulchild for this new single, “Lose Your Love.” The tender tune is about doing whatever it takes to keep a strong relationship. “Lose Your Love” is the third single lifted from Reese’s upcoming project. “It’s one of my favourite records,” Reese says. “It came together pretty naturally, which is always a plus. I made the demo and thought of Musiq immediately.” He added, “Once the record was finished, we got to connect further via FaceTime, which led to me flying to ATL for the music video. This is a true bucket-list collab. He is one of my biggest musical influences, and it’s been an honour to work with him. I’m so excited to share it with the world finally. I think it’s a great representation of what we both do.”

Grammy award-winning platinum veteran singer Lyfe Jennings had previously said his last album, “777” from 2019, was his last one, but today, it changed as a new song has emerged. His brand new single he’s just released called “What.” On his official social media, he shared that this is from his upcoming project, “The 6 Pack Volume 1,” which will arrive in June. The release of the new music makes sense for Lyfe Jennings, as it coincides with the airing of his episode of “Unsung” on TV One. He is well known for being Karlie Redd‘s boyfriend on some passionate drama-filled episodes of “Love and Hip Hop Atlanta.” The rumour was he was secretly married the entire time to another woman and gave Karlie a fake promise ring. In a recent interview, Jennings says the storyline was false – he wasn’t married at the time – and he and Karlie are actually friends to this day.

Demi Lovato recently released her seventh studio album titled "Dancing with the Devil ... the Art of Starting Over," but today, she surprised fans with more new music. The songs "Smoke & Mirrors" and "Ready For Ya" are two previously unreleased songs from her "Tell Me You Love Me" album released back in 2017. In "Smoke & Mirrors," Lovato wonders if her former partner truly cared for her, and in "Ready For Ya," Lovato reflects on a romance that hit at the wrong time. The two songs were part of the targeted edition of the album but weren't released on any streaming platforms. The songstress took to her Twitter announced that her songs were available to stream on all major streaming platforms.

The sound of millions of hyperactive teenage girls excited that the release of Justin Bieber‘s album, "Believe," had finally arrived on June 15, 2012, by Island Records. This was most definitely a more mature effort for the then 18-year-old Canadian pop prince, who’s traded his bubblegum pop persona for an edgier style. Looking to transition from the teen pop styles, Bieber opted to create a follow-up record that featured more prominent dance-pop and contemporary R&B and enlisted collaborators, including Darkchild, Hit-Boy Diplo and Max Martin, intending to create a mature-sounding project. Overall, "Believe" is a respectable collection of obvious singles and crowd-pleasers. It started with the lead single “Boyfriend,” a high-pitched whistle noise that begins. It recalls Britney Spears's lubricious Toxic, and it's a welcome shock to hear a Justin Bieber song and wonder if we're allowed to describe it as "sexy." In many ways, it was the obvious progression from “Baby” but perhaps too slight to get fans and radio as exciting as hoped. That said, it did land on the charts in the top position, then flag, then fire right back up again—just a step backwards after the album’s first tune. The 13 tracks include the Motown-influenced “Die In Your Arms.” The dubstep-heavy “As Long As You Love Me” features rapper Big Sean, which served as the second single and was another one loaded up with those p-h-a-t beats that this album is all about. It’s got one of those lyrics certain to get right into fans' hearts and minds and entertain having JB be theirs. The album has a whole list of guest stars who give a hand with all warm-and-fuzzy verses from Ludacris (“I love everything about you / You’re imperfectly perfect”), Big Sean (“I don’t know if this makes sense, but you’re my hallelujah”), Nicki Minaj (who at least squeaks a “bitches” into her verse), and especially Drake, whose desire to hug and kiss the object of his affection on “Right Here." At this stage of his career, the 18-year-old Bieber can’t quite pull off the “adult” thing just yet and still mostly registers as “angelic,” and veers toward a pubescent whine at times. More significantly, rigid respect to Bieber’s still-young core fan base keeps things resolutely PG. The closest "Believe" gets to scandalous is on the deluxe edition bonus track “Maria,” a response song to the woman who accused Bieber of fathering her child in 2011. "Believe" was seeking a comfortable middle ground where Bieber’s impressively refined pop-R&B croon can rub up on techno blasts and garish dubstep drops. It’s an intersection that’s sometimes exhilarating, occasionally awkward, and always very polished—much like the highly disciplined life of an impossibly rich and famous 18-year-old forced to forgo or hide certain perks of fame that don’t agree with his image. Believe isn’t a grown album, but it is a step in the right direction.

Los Angeles singer-songwriter Raye Robinson has premiered her debut single titled "Daisies" off her upcoming debut EP entitled "Crushes & Love Songs," set to be released later this year. The song, which Rob Auerbach produced, has a rich beaming quality in this open and intimate offering. Through stunning, delicate, yet strong vocals, she narrates a complicated situation where she reflects on her choices. The track starts with short piano stabs with evocative lyrics introducing the track in a floral tenderness. The chorus is a blossoming bloom of power with a mighty, gritty bass that resonates throughout the bassy piano. Raye Robinson said, “I ended things with a guy that I saw because I was afraid to get into something serious. After we stopped seeing each other, though, I really missed the connection we had, and I couldn’t stop wondering, ‘Does he miss me too? Does he hate me now? Did I make the right decision?’”

Miley Cyrus was the musical "Saturday Night Live" where she performed her “Without You” remix alongside the Kid LAROI. She also delivered a performance of “Plastic Hearts.” During the Elon Musk-hosted episode. Miley also covered Dolly Parton’s 1977 track “Light of a Clear Blue Morning.” Her most recent album, "Plastic Hearts," was released late last year. It featured collaborations with Dua Lipa, Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett, and Billy Idol. In January, she covered Mazzy Star’s “Fade Into You” as part of her NPR “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert,” which followed high profile covers of artists including Hall & Oates, the Cranberries, Billie Eilish, Pink Floyd, Hole, Bikini Kill, and Blondie.

Madonna stars in Snoop Dogg’s new music video for “Gang Signs” featuring Mozzy. Around the 3:32-minute mark, the Material Girl indeed pops up with a blunt in her mouth and blows the smoke at the camera. Madonna dons a purple top and a black lacy bracelet for the video. With her blond tresses straight, she dances up a storm before taking a drag. Madonna’s appearance in the vid comes after she shared a montage of pics of her and boyfriend Ahlamalik Williams smoking to celebrate his 27th birthday last month. “Gang Signs” is on Snoop’s 18th studio album "From Tha Streets to Tha Suites," which dropped on 4/20.

28-year-old Amber Liu is a singer-songwriter, rapper, dancer, actor (known for her supporting role in the Korean version of the pop culture hit TV series Entourage, and is now a TV personality mentor on a Chinese reality series. After releasing four singles, Liu has released her new album titled "Y?." Liu released two versions of her song "Neon": a Mandarin version that featured Chinese hip-hop artist Blow Fever and an English version featuring Peniel from BtoB with two accompanying music videos that she co-directed. She got her start from an audition with SM Entertainment and joining the newly formed girl group f(x) that jump-started Liu’s career into K-Pop superstardom. Already an established “idol” in the world-dominating genre, Liu is equally dominating the charts with her solo body of work in recent years.